Johnston County noise law would ban loud gun discharges
An ordinance that would ban the discharge of a firearm to create an "unreasonably loud" noise will be voted on by the Johnston County Board of Commissioners on Sept. 4.
Posted — UpdatedThe ordinance, which is scheduled for a vote Sept. 4, bans noises that are considered "unreasonably loud" or "disturbing," which is determined by time of day, location and whether the average person would find the noise disruptive.
In addition to banning the loud discharge of firearms, the ordinance also would prohibit "loud, boisterous language or shouting" and noise from any sound-producing device that disturbs the quiet between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.
The measure has drawn criticism from residents who think it's a first step toward gun control. Opponents have launched a Facebook page urging commissioners to vote no.
Commissioners approved the ordinance at an Aug. 6 meeting, but they must vote again because one commissioner was absent.
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