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Old 07-12-2018, 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by brendan's dad View Post
Local bylaws can not supersede provincial law.

Example.

Edmonton has a Bylaw that prevents the discharge of firearm within city limits. This Bylaw adds to the Provincial 200 yard rule. They do this since there are area (golf courses, parks) where a person could be 200 yards from an occupied building.

Edmonton could not write a bylaw that stated it is legal to discharge a firearm in city limits because this would conflict with the provincial regulation. So bylaws can add to a provincial law but can not conflict or supersede a provincial law.

If a golf course wants to use a firearm for control pest within city limits they have to obtain permission from the Municipal Bylaw office, not the Police.
And in that agreement, it will state that they will not contravene the Provincial 200 yard rule while performing pest control.
Well Strathcona County has done it, there are prescribed no shooting zones all over the county. Its confusing to many, even the police that enforce it. Many places that meet the 200 yard requirements were one could safely discharge a firearm but are off limits thanks to the county. While you may be able to challenge it in court, is it worth it to fling a few arrows in your garage? People have been charged and convicted under these bylaws. My previous neighbor received a large fine for shooting his pellet gun out the window of his home. You may not end up with a criminal record over it but it will still cost you.
There are also many what Ill call blanket laws that could apply as well, such as those that state something like"...... dangerous to the public...... " that could get you in trouble as well. Remember, it only takes one arrow to leave your property to get you in a world of legal troubles. The snowflakes are everywhere, it only takes one phone call from them to cause you problems.
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