The City of Campbell River wants public input on proposed amendments to the Firearms Regulation Bylaw.

“I encourage community members to participate in the bylaw amendment process by providing their comments and suggestions,” says Mayor Kermit Dahl.

“Your feedback will help inform Council’s deliberations when the bylaw comes back for third reading on August 17.”

An amendment to the bylaw contains proposed changes to regulate the use of bows.

The proposed regulations would prohibit the use of bows within 100 meters of the city’s Urban Containment Boundary, and areas of the Beaver Lodge Lands, and Elk Falls Provincial Park.

“As Campbell River grows, reconsidering and adjusting bylaws are necessary steps to support public safety,” says Carrie Jacobs, RCMP Municipal Manager and Acting Bylaw Manager.

“The firearms amendment bylaw endeavours to strengthen community safety by introducing measures that address the use of bows in and around Campbell River, and community input when making these suggested changes is essential. City staff will consider and include all feedback received by August 3, 2023, when bringing the Firearms Regulation Amendment Bylaw back to Council for consideration.”

The bylaw amendment has already received first and second reading and goes for a third at the Council meeting August 17th.

Members of the community are invited to provide feedback to Council on the proposed bylaw by submitting written comments and suggestions in-person at City Hall (301 St. Ann’s Road) or by email to info@campbellriver.ca by 4 p.m. on Thursday, August 3, 2023.