A new ordinance limits use of the weapons to an approved range or a homeowner's property, with an artificial target.
Farmington Hills City Council members unanimously approved a firearms ordinance amendment that tightens up restrictions on the use of bows and arrows within city limits. Though the new rules restricts use of the weapons except on practice ranges or on a homeowner's own property, one resident believes the ordinance did not go far enough. The new ordinance allows the use of bows in a safe manner, shooting only at artificial targets, and in a manner that prevents arrows from landing on someone else's property. The previous ordinance did not restrict use of bows and crossbows within city limits. City Attorney Steve Joppich said the draft included language banning "razor tip" arrows, added when the amendment was introduced Aug. 27. But …
Enjoy a splashing good time at Heritage Park in Farmington Hills tonight.
The City of Farmington Hills has another family-friendly event planned this evening, with lots of fun, food and a special movie showing under the stars. Here's what else you should know: The National Weather Service predicts storms will move through the area today, with the possibility of heavy rainfall in some areas. The rain is expected to move out by evening. Today's high is expected to fall in the low 80s and tonight's low, around 60. Enjoy the splash pad, bouncer, games, Nature Center tours, trail hikes, and more today, during this free event starting at 6 p.m. Dinner will be available for a nominal fee, and the evening will wrap up with the movie “The Smurfs” shown in the park starting at 8 p.m. To learn more, call 248-473-1800. …
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Residents say proposed restrictions won't solve the problem of hunters already breaking the law.
Farmington Hills officials have sent an ordinance that would restrict the use of bows and arrows within city limits back to the drawing board. In October, residents in south Farmington Hills neighborhoods reported seeing deer that had been wounded by arrows. The city's current ordinance allows the use of bows except: An ordinance revision tabled in December would have allowed bows to be used on an approved range, or at an approved target, with some restrictions. Officials sent it back to clarify the terms "approved range" and "approved target". Residents who attended Monday night's meeting said the latest iteration too narrowly defines approved ranges and targets and would prohibit the vast majority of law-abiding citizens from enjoying …
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CJ Butler's son in law
9:40 am on Tuesday, October 2, 2012
FYI a well shot deer with a bow and arrow will expire within 100-200 yards. Fact is the guy poaching was not only a law breaker but a terible shot. Believe me there were people out there who were hunting in farmington hills that were perfectly safe (my father and I being two of them) and now some guy who disreguarded the laws that were already in place caused more laws that were in my opinion … more ›