From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The beginning of this story is bad enough - but read it to the end to find out just how ludicrous these anti-gunners can be. Mike P http://www.post-trib.com/news/story4/index.html Lowell considering restrictions on guns By Martha Bisacchi / Correspondent ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- LOWELL - Many Hoosiers feel strongly about their Constitutional right to bear arms. In Lowell, residents may have the right to "own" a gun. They won't have the right to fire it. A proposed ordinance would prohibit the discharge of a fire arm in the town limits. It would also make it unlawful to carry a weapon into the Lowell Town Hall or in a town park. Adults could receive a fine from $300 to $2,500 per violation. After a heated discussion between Lowell Town Council members, the council held over the proposed ordinance for a second reading with a 3-2 vote Monday evening. Larry Just, R-4th, and Joe Mika, D-5th, were not in favor of the new ordinance. "What are we trying to accomplish here?" Just said. "If someone legally purchases a gun and has a permit to carry a gun, he can become a criminal because he walks on town property. I can't support this as it is currently written." Lowell Town Judge Thomas Vanes said he has a case now where a handgun shot a bullet through a wall and almost hit someone. Ray Talarek, R-1st, said the ordinance was not complete protection, but it was a step in the right direction. Just countered that it was a "meaningless piece of paper" and it would not stop someone from walking in the town hall and aiming a gun at a public employee or elected official. According to Lake County Council Administrative Assistant Terry Barczak, the council has not passed an ordinance making it illegal to carry a firearm in the Government Center, but they do have metal detectors on some entrances. Also, the Lake County Parks Department has a rule against people carrying a concealed weapon or a gun in all parks except the Grand Kankakee Marsh, said Lake County Park Superintendent Bob Nickovich. The person would not be fined, but would be asked to leave, Nickovich said. The Grand Kankakee Marsh is an exception because it allows some hunting. Another section of the ordinance is aimed at younger residents. Little boys love to play with sling shots, BB guns and bows and arrows, but they may have to find different toys to play with. The new ordinance would make it unlawful for a child to play with such toys inside the Lowell town limits. It would also be against the law for their parents to allow their children to play with these toys. The ordinance may be amended before it is read a second time and becomes law. Vanes has asked for an amendment that would give him discretion for minor offenses such as slingshots. He asked the Council if the minimum fine could be dropped to $100 plus court costs. Cybershooters website: http://www.cybershooters.org List admin: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___________________________________________________________ T O P I C A http://www.topica.com/t/17 Newsletters, Tips and Discussions on Your Favorite Topics
