THOROLD DISCHARGE BYLAW

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To All Niagara Area Hunters & Gun Owners:

Please see the attached notice which was in the paper on Wednesday concerning a proposal to amend the bylaw in Thorold
concerning the discharge of firearms and bows.

We attended a meeting regarding this issue a couple of months back and at the time their reasoning for the recommended changes was pretty lame, not to mention that they appeared to be trying to ram it through without giving the public adequate notice. We do not know if this new proposal is an improvement over the last one or simply a "we've consulted the public and now we're going to do it anyway" exercise.

Even if you do not live in Thorold it is important that we attend these meetings and show them that we are not going to accept changes made for no good reason. If they are successful in bringing this in it is a guarantee that similar bylaws will pop in other municipalities in the Region till there are no hunting or shooting areas left.

The public meetings are at 1800 hrs, October 27th and November 2nd in two different locations (noted in the attachment).

If you can attend one meeting that is good, attending both is better. At the very least you can send an email to the City Clerk expressing why you disagree with this bylaw change. The email address to send it to is: [e-mail]

Thank you for your support in this matter.

Gerry Gamble
President
Decew Gun Club

Thursday October 27, 2016
6:00 to 8:00 pm
Council Chambers, City Hall
3540 Schmon Parkway
Thorold L2V 4A7

Wednesday November 2, 2016
Thorold Fire Station #2
701 Allanburg Road
Thorold L2V 1B1

For more information contact
Ms. Donna Delvecchio
City Clerk, City of Thorold
P.O. Box 1044, 3540 Schmon Parkway
Thorold L2V 4A7
Phone [phone], ext. 226
email [e-mail]

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City of Thorold - Public meeting to discuss Discharge of Firearms By-law

Please be advised that that City of Thorold will be hosting a public meeting on Wednesday November 2, 2016 to discuss and seek feedback on a new proposed discharge of firearms by-law. The meeting will be held at the Thorold Fire Station #2 located at 701 Allanburg Road, Thorold, Ontario, L2V 1B1. The meeting will run from 6:00pm until 8:00pm.

We would appreciate, and welcome any OFAH members, fellow hunters, trappers and/or recreational shooters who would be able to attend the meeting. If we do not show enough support or provide input, it could result in an overly restrictive discharge of firearms bylaw being passed, which would mean a loss of hunting, trapping and/or recreational shooting opportunities for all.

It is extremely important for all fellow hunters and recreational shooters to attend this meeting if their schedules permit. For your convenience, we have attached a copy of the advertisement found on the City of Thorold website.

The OFAH will be meeting with members of staff to discuss the review of this by-law, and our previous comments and suggestions, prior to this meeting.

We appreciate your support and assistance on this matter and urge you to have your voice heard.