Blacksmith101
Grumpy Old Man
- Jun 22, 2012
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More laws to control firearms. Cecil County Gun Owners wake up.
As reported in the Cecil Whig Wednesday July 17, 2013.
http://www.cecildaily.com/news/local_news/article_b81048d9-5ab0-5250-9e8c-ba7e4733194e.html
Quotes from linked article:
“Cecil County Councilman Alan McCarthy (R-District 1) is considering introducing a firearm safety law that would restrict where and how a firearm could be legally discharged to avoid future tragedies like the death of a 10-year-old girl here on New Year's Eve.”
“This was an unnecessary discharge of a weapon in my opinion,” McCarthy said. “I don't think people should have the right to do this.”
Here is a link to the draft legislation as proposed at the July 9th County Council Worksession Meeting:
http://www.ccgov.org/uploads/Council/FIREARMSAFETY.legislativedraft.6.24.13.pdf
Proposed legislation:
FIREARM SAFETY
Section 1
a.Within this section, a firearm shall mean any pistol, revolver, rifle, or shotgun designed to propel any projectile or projectiles by means of explosive energy.
b. It shall be unlawful for any person to fire or discharge any firearm:
1) On the property of another without written permission of the property owner or tenant and having the written permission in immediate possession.
2) In the direction of any residential dwelling, or building designed and used for human occupancy or school wherein the person firing or discharging the firearm knows or should have known that the projectile or projectiles have a reasonable chance of striking the structure;
3) On public property without first obtaining written permission from the appropriate agency or a permit from the agency if required and having the written permission or permit in immediate possession;
4) Wherein the projectile or projectiles traverse the property of another so as to endanger life, limb or property; or
6) Within one hundred fifty (150) yards of any residential dwelling, or building designed and used for human occupancy or school, located on adjacent or abutting property, without written permission from the property owner or tenant and having the written permission in immediate possession.
c. Nothing in this section shall be held to apply to or prohibit the firing or discharge of any firearms on a bona fide shooting range; or if the same is reasonably necessary for the defense of life or property; or to any law enforcement officer in the performance of official duty.
Section 2 Be it further enacted that the terms and provisions of this Section shall not apply to any incorporated town or municipality located in Cecil County.
Section 3. And be it further enacted that this Act shall take effect sixty (60) calendar days from the date it become law
Here is a link to Councilman McCarthy’s contact information for more information or comment:
http://www.ccgov.org/council/mccarthy.cfm
As reported in the Cecil Whig Wednesday July 17, 2013.
http://www.cecildaily.com/news/local_news/article_b81048d9-5ab0-5250-9e8c-ba7e4733194e.html
Quotes from linked article:
“Cecil County Councilman Alan McCarthy (R-District 1) is considering introducing a firearm safety law that would restrict where and how a firearm could be legally discharged to avoid future tragedies like the death of a 10-year-old girl here on New Year's Eve.”
“This was an unnecessary discharge of a weapon in my opinion,” McCarthy said. “I don't think people should have the right to do this.”
Here is a link to the draft legislation as proposed at the July 9th County Council Worksession Meeting:
http://www.ccgov.org/uploads/Council/FIREARMSAFETY.legislativedraft.6.24.13.pdf
Proposed legislation:
FIREARM SAFETY
Section 1
a.Within this section, a firearm shall mean any pistol, revolver, rifle, or shotgun designed to propel any projectile or projectiles by means of explosive energy.
b. It shall be unlawful for any person to fire or discharge any firearm:
1) On the property of another without written permission of the property owner or tenant and having the written permission in immediate possession.
2) In the direction of any residential dwelling, or building designed and used for human occupancy or school wherein the person firing or discharging the firearm knows or should have known that the projectile or projectiles have a reasonable chance of striking the structure;
3) On public property without first obtaining written permission from the appropriate agency or a permit from the agency if required and having the written permission or permit in immediate possession;
4) Wherein the projectile or projectiles traverse the property of another so as to endanger life, limb or property; or
6) Within one hundred fifty (150) yards of any residential dwelling, or building designed and used for human occupancy or school, located on adjacent or abutting property, without written permission from the property owner or tenant and having the written permission in immediate possession.
c. Nothing in this section shall be held to apply to or prohibit the firing or discharge of any firearms on a bona fide shooting range; or if the same is reasonably necessary for the defense of life or property; or to any law enforcement officer in the performance of official duty.
Section 2 Be it further enacted that the terms and provisions of this Section shall not apply to any incorporated town or municipality located in Cecil County.
Section 3. And be it further enacted that this Act shall take effect sixty (60) calendar days from the date it become law
Here is a link to Councilman McCarthy’s contact information for more information or comment:
http://www.ccgov.org/council/mccarthy.cfm