Providence Village now has rules on firing guns inside town limits, after the Town Council approved an ordinance Tuesday, Oct. 20, that mirrors the one already on the books in Aubrey, The Post-Signal reported.
Aubrey's police and fire departments report monthly to the neighboring town's council, and their reports were on the Oct. 20 agenda along with a report from the Aubrey library.
What the ordinance does
The new weapons article regulates the discharge of firearms and other projectile weapons in town. Town Manager Brian Roberson told the council it "does not prevent individuals from protecting themselves or their property from an immediate threat," according to the paper.
A resident had suggested the rule at an earlier meeting. Staff listed public safety, less noise and property damage, and clearer guidance for law enforcement as its aims.
Among its provisions, anyone using a shotgun must get written permission from owners of neighboring property where shot could land or travel. Pellet and BB guns are allowed on private property only with a backstop that keeps shots from leaving the lot.
