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After weeks of public opposition, Pitt County passes firearms ordinance on second reading 5–4
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Despite extensive public opposition during the hearing, commissioners approved a firearms ordinance on second reading by a 5–4 vote. Speakers said the original complaint was about noise, not guns, and cited petitions and calls opposing the ordinance.
Pitt County commissioners approved a firearms ordinance on second reading at their April 7 meeting by a 5–4 vote after public comments highlighted widespread opposition. Several speakers during the public-comment period said the underlying complaint that prompted the ordinance was primarily about noise from shooting, not public safety, and urged the board to amend noise rules instead of restricting firearms.
Resident Bobby Norville recounted the history of the…
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