> because the residents dislike the gunshot noises It's not the noise. It's a safety issue -- setting off firearms within city limits is a lot more dangerous t

> because the residents dislike the gunshot noises It's not the noise. It's a safety issue -- setting off firearms within city limits is a lot more dangerous than bows. They will often close off a park or wooded area to the public during hunting; managing the area where a stray arrow might end up is a lot easier than managing the area where a stray bullet might end up, especially with well-trained archers. I've never heard of commissioning, though. Usually there are more than enough volunteers.