The Town of Mono gave a first reading to a “Discharge of Firearms Bylaw” at its most recent meeting.

The bylaw will regulate the discharge of firearms and bows with the goal of respecting the rights of firearm owners.

Council says they also want to priorities the safety, wellbeing, and security of the broader community.

A summer of the bylaw would prohibit the discharge of a firearm or bow in a Hamlet or Settlement area as defined in the Town’s Official Plan.

It would also permit the discharge of firearms n lands that are at least 2.0 hectares in size and impose other conditions that apply to all lands where the discharge of firearms is permitted.

Council will now move into the public consultation phase of the bylaw.