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  1. January 12th, 2009, 11:10 PM #1
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    Default Legality of Backyard Range

    My friend just purchased a house in Thornbury Township, Delaware County. He is sitting on about 7 acres of land and wanted to know the legality of putting up a small range for personal use in the woods behind his house. Does anyone here know where I could obtain that sort of information?

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    Default Re: Legality of Backyard Range

    He will have to check with the township/borough for ordinances prohibiting ranges and/or discharging firearms. There are no state laws prohibiting it beyond some possible endangerment or similar charges.

    If legal locally, beside to design and erect a well made backstop.
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