After looking into the issue for three months, South Fayette commissioners are dropping the idea of restricting the use of firearms.

"Our recommendation would be to continue doing what we've always done, which is to encourage people to call the police with concerns," Manager Mike Hoy told the commissioners Monday.

If the shooters are violating game laws by firing too close to roads or buildings, police can cite them. If they are not, police can ask them to be considerate.

The issue arose in April, when Pin Oak Drive resident Carl Massini complained about target and skeet shooting near his home.

Mr. Hoy gave the commissioners copies of ordinances from other communities, and residents weighed in at a town hall meeting in June. Given the complexity of trying to satisfy both constituencies, however, the commissioners opted for a neighborly approach rather than a legal one, noting that they could revive the issue in the future.

Commissioner Cindy Cox, who in May noted that she was alarmed by gunfire when she first moved into the township, said Mr. Massini "was looking for the same sort of ordinance Collier has, which is no firearms at all, and that's not going to happen."

Mr. Hoy said that after Mr. Massini lodged his concerns, township police "went down and asked the guy to cut it back, and he did."

The commissioners also tangled with another common suburban complaint, as Willowbrook resident Nicholas Rodi made a plea for stops signs at the intersection next to his house.

Mr. Rodi said drivers "just fly" up and down Willowbrook Drive, and also said construction vehicles frequently end up crossing his yard while making the turn onto his street, Weeping Willow Drive.

Weeping Willow has only a handful of houses on it, with others under construction. It eventually is expected to extend to future streets with a total of 42 building lots.

Mr. Hoy and township engineer Dave Gardner both noted, however, that the state Department of Transportation insists that stop signs should not be used for speed control, and the township also has a policy against doing so. Roundabouts, speed humps and other so-called "traffic calming" devices are recommended instead.

Mr. Gardner said he and police Chief Louis Volle checked the intersection and determined that it has neither the traffic levels nor the accident history to warrant a stop sign.

Mr. Hoy and Mr. Gardner said they would set up a meeting with the Willowbrook homeowners' association and explore options. One possibility is putting up temporary stop signs and studying the effect.