Woman calls for BB-gun ban in Ocala (FL)

[Hazcat]

BY JESSICA GREENE
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Published: Monday, March 31, 2008 at 6:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Monday, March 31, 2008 at 6:21 a.m.


OCALA - A city resident will ask the City Council at Tuesday's meeting to prohibit shooting BB guns within Ocala.

"I just don't expect to look out my back window and see someone with a backpack and a rifle over their shoulder, said Glenda Vietinghoff, who is scheduled to address the council at the meeting.

Currently, residents over the age of 15 are allowed to shoot BB or pellet guns without supervision as long as they are not hunting in a city park, said Greg Graham, Ocala's deputy police chief.

"What most people do is shoot squirrels," he said.

Her reason for proposing the change in local law is not anti-gun, but pro-safety, Vietinghoff said.

The wooded area behind Vietinghoff's home has become a popular spot for young men to shoot BB or pellet guns, and the neighborhood is home to a number of young children that could be endangered by the activity, she said.

"BB guns of 20 years ago are not the same BB guns of today," she said, referring to her concern that some these weapons are "very realistic" in appearance.

And Vietinghoff has done her research and says several other municipalities across the nation have adopted ordinances similar to the one she is suggesting.

The shooting of BB guns within the city has not been a huge problem in the past, Graham said, noting the police department has received calls regarding the issue "upon occasion." However, he recognized this was clearly a problem in Vietinghoff's neighborhood.

"I can empathize with her and understand her concern. We'll certainly work as best we can to resolve her issue," he said.

Link http://www.ocala.com/article/20080331/NEWS/803310312/0/sports01

[DDMac]

"I just don't expect to look out my back window and see someone with a backpack and a rifle over their shoulder", said Glenda Vietinghoff, who is scheduled to address the council at the meeting.

What the lady really wants is to look out and not see anyone. Period. I'm sure any of out Dakota members can suggest just such a place to relocate.

In the mean time, Madame, leave the squirrel costume in the closet.
Mac.

[ericire12]

But, if I didn't have my air rifle I wouldnt be able to shoot squirrels in my backyard....

[gunman1911]

Has any one been shot with these BB guns, probably not are they acting in a safe manner, probably so. Are the squirrels being a nuisance, just ask any cat.

[tombogan03884]

Has any one been shot with these BB guns, probably not are they acting in a safe manner, probably so. Are the squirrels being a nuisance, just ask any cat.

Well Haz ?

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[HAWKFISH]

If they hurt her or bothered her stuff.. then she should be upset.. If she just doesn't like to see them with bb guns.. then she needs to get a life and mind her own business. That's my .02 cents worth.

[tombogan03884]

If they hurt her or bothered her stuff.. then she should be upset.. If she just doesn't like to see them with bb guns.. then she needs to get a life and mind her own business. That's my .02 cents worth.

Could say the same about 99% of the "Do gooder" liberals out there. But those are the a$$holes the media loves. Look at Cindy Sheehan.

[Hazcat]

Has any one been shot with these BB guns, probably not are they acting in a safe manner, probably so. Are the squirrels being a nuisance, just ask any cat.

Far as I know no one has been shot.  This old biddy just needs to untwist her nickers and leave the kids alone.

[HAWKFISH]

   lol...   

[tombogan03884]

Far as I know no one has been shot.  This old biddy just needs to untwist her nickers and leave the kids alone.

Like Frank Zappa said about Elizibeth Dole when she was pushing for warning labels on musick packages " A frustrated busybody with nothing better to do than minding everyone elses business "