Letter: Rifles are fine, but ammo's the problem

Letter: Rifles are fine, but ammo's the problem

The Olmsted County Commissioners voted to not pass an ordinance maintaining the shotgun-only status for deer hunting in Olmsted County, making rifles legal. I commend my Olmsted County neighbors for voicing thoughtful opinions on both sides of the discussion in an orderly, rational and open-minded forum. I have two primary concerns about the use of rifles in our area. Minnesota statutes allow using .22 caliber centerfire rifles like the 22-250 o…