STOP the discharge of high powered rifles and guns in housing developments/subdivions. High powered firearms are not only a noise nuisance but deposit harmful amounts of lead into streams which feed into local wells and are highly toxic. This is in violation of the Clean Water Act. Not only does it cause loss of land use by owners but it devalues property making it impossible to get out of dangerous situations. Ground water pollution is an important issue! There is also the issue of noise induced hearing loss at decibals above 85 decibals. Not to mention other health hazards and issues of safety. Also, what about the 14th Amendment?
Why is this important?
Many violators of firearm use in housing developments are discharging high powered rifles and machine guns. There is also the issue of poaching which is becoming common place because of lax laws. Streams are being polluted by the lead deposited in them which feed into the local wells. There is also the issue of Breach of Peace, devaluation of property and nuisance attraction by children. When poachers are in your backyard...it is time to take a stand! This would in no way interfere with the right to carry a handgun in a legal fashion or defend your property/life. Also, it would not interfere with firing at legally operated ranges.
