(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – The Sutter County Sheriff’s Office wants the public to be educated about ZON guns, releasing a statement saying they’re “revolutionizing farming.” They are described as propane cannons, “carefully used to protest our valuable crops from birds and other wildlife.”

The statement goes on to acknowledge, “concerns raised” but assures that the cannons “are utilized responsibly and with utmost consideration for the environment.” The SCSO goes on to describe ZON guns as “a vital tool that promotes sustainable agricultural practices.”

The statement includes a link to learn more about ZON gun use in Sutter County, go to: suttercounty.org