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Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters
Discharge of Firearms By-Laws
Presented at:Shooting Club and Range Seminar
Saturday September 13, 2014
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Discharge of Firearms
What does it mean?
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• A By-law, by design, is meant to regulate or prohibit a particular activity in a particular area;
• Restrictions (time of day, day of week, etc.);• Potential loss of recreational shooting and/or hunting
opportunities; and• Often arises from traditional urban residents relocating into
traditional rural settings (expecting their “norms” to relocate with them).
Discharge of Firearms By-law:
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Discharge of Firearms By-law: Current and Past
Since January 2013, the OFAH has been directly involved with no less than 22 different municipal discharge of firearms by-laws;
Average of 2 – 3 meetings per (committee, council, public); andCommon theme – loss of opportunities!
Total loss. Expansion of areas where prohibited. Bows included. Public safety – FACT OR FICTION?
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According to Statistics Canada, hunting today is measurably safer than bicycling, boating, swimming, horseback riding, and most recreational field sports, including baseball and golf.
PUBLIC SAFETY CONCERN?
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In fact, both the Canada Safety Council and the National Safety Council have stated that hunting in Canada is responsible for only 0.001% of accidents, which pales in comparison to injuries from the sports previously mentioned, and the number of injuries occurring as a result of automobile accidents, insect bites, and even lightning strikes.
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BarrieBellevilleBracebridgeBrantBrightonCavan-MonaghanClarence-RocklandEssexGreater NapaneeHamilton Innisfil
Kawartha LakesKingKincardineLarose County ForestLincolnLondonMarkhamMeafordNorth BayOttawa Pickering
Port HopeRideau LakesScugogSudburyThoroldUxbridgeWainfleetWhitbyWilmotWoodstock
Discharge of Firearms By-laws: Current and Past
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Process: Steps to work through
• Awareness – open communication (individuals, clubs, etc.) – CONTACT the OFAH.
• Make contact with the municipality(introduce, delegation request, etc.).
• Review, seek input from the municipality, and review proposed changes.
• Provide feedback – be polite about it (do not burn bridges).• Speak to, and attend various meetings – tell your friends (get
support).
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Process: Steps to work through
• Attendance at meetings is critical;• Education (council members, municipality staff);• Public meeting, committee meeting, and council meetings; and• Show your support.
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Assistance:
• Have your voice heard;• Letters of support;• Petitions;• Emails, telephone calls to your local councillors, etc.;• Speak at a council meeting (members of council need to see people
engaged, and attending their meeting); and• We can loose more than we will ever gain.
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Consequences:
• Loss of opportunity• Recreational shooting and/or target shooting• Hunting• Firearms AND bows
• Expanded areas of no discharge• Examples
• Whitby• Uxbridge• Wainfleet
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Preventative Measures:
• Only shoot during prescribed times;• Open line of communication with neighbours;• Invite neighbours to events (open houses, pig roasts, dinners, etc.);• Make concessions with neighbours (weddings, anniversaries, etc.); and• Invite council members to events/functions at your club/range.
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Next Steps:
• Listen and act (if and when you first learn of something);• Contact the OFAH;• Show your support;• More to lose than to gain; and• Speak up, others will, and you might not like what they have to say.
Questions and/or comments?