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Petition shows strong local opposition, commenters say; board to weigh evidence Feb. 17
Summary
A public commenter told the Nobles County board a petition included 220 'no' and 4 'yes' signatures on the rifle question. Commissioners scheduled the matter for deliberation on Feb. 17.
During the Feb. 12 public hearing on deer‑hunting firearm options, Chad Jeffers reported a petition he said included "220 nos and 4 yes (for rifle)" from farmers, homeowners and hunters opposed to allowing rifles. Jeffers and other commenters said the petition demonstrates local resistance to changing the shotgun‑only rule.
Commissioners recorded the petition claim in the hearing record and will review public testimony, anecdotal incidents and references to out‑of‑county experience during formal deliberations at the Feb. 17 meeting. The transcript does not include a copy of the petition or verification of the signatures; the claim remains part of the public record for the board to evaluate.
