With the new gun laws adopted by the state of florida stating that they govern firearms over cities and counties. How does that stop them from enforcing the noise ordiance in the city when a fire arm is discharged on private property not violating any state laws. I had the city policy come tonight when I was target shooting with appropriate backstop and no other building behind for over 75 acres. However the neighbor 5 acreas away said I must be violating a noice ordinance. Can the city violate my rights with my firearms by saying I violate a noice ordinance when I discharge my fire arm safely.
I am still waiting for a response. Thanks for any help.
The noise ordinance is distinctly separate from the right to possess firearms, so enforcing the noise ordinance is not violating your rights (you have the right to bear arms, not target practice). If there is a noise ordinance in place, then there is no difference in firing a gun and playing loud music. If law enforcement is going to the lengths of getting a decibel machine and checking on it, that is a good thing for you.
The law does allow me to target practice and discharge my firearm in city limits where prior to the law change I was unable to do so. It was illegal to discharge a firearm in city limits. It does not limit me to just possession of a fire arm. My question is by enforcing a noise ordinance if it would be violating the rights the State of Florida has given all of us to discharge their fire arm. I live in a rural area with large tracts of land. I can not control the sound of the gun .
I see Nate opted out, but he is absolutely correct. The state may have the powers over the gun laws but the city still has the right to enforce any ordinances regarding noise violations. The basic premise is that your ability to exercise your rights cannot interfere with the exercise of someone else's right, like the right to enjoy their property. They are no saying you can't shoot your gun or practice with it, just that by doing so you can't bother your neighbors. You could still build a soundproof firing range and be within the law.