May I open my back door and target shoot?

**walker** · February 2nd, 2009, 09:09 AM

I was told as long as i'am on private property, I may target shoot as long "as its safe", what does that mean?

**larry0071** · February 2nd, 2009, 09:11 AM

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How close are your borders to your neihbors? Thier homes or other structures? Your backstop? Roads? So many variables.....you need to spell out the entire picture!

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**ChrisF4i** · February 2nd, 2009, 09:14 AM

Originally Posted by walker

I was told as long as i'am on private property, I may target shoot as long "as its safe", what does that mean?

I don't know about where you live but in my township it is illegal to discharge a firearm, private property or not. I would check your local laws.

**Big Dog** · February 2nd, 2009, 09:20 AM

Do it all the time! What kind of township doesn't allow the discharge of a firearm?? Do you really mean there is no hunting in your township???

**ChrisF4i** · February 2nd, 2009, 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by Big Dog

Do it all the time! What kind of township doesn't allow the discharge of a firearm?? Do you really mean there is no hunting in your township???

I don't live in the boondocks.

**walker** · February 2nd, 2009, 09:32 AM

Originally Posted by larry0071

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How close are your borders to your neihbors? Thier homes or other structures? Your backstop? Roads? So many variables.....you need to spell out the entire picture!

Larrywedontknowthewholestory0071

Hunting area by permissin of land owners,woods and farmland. Road about 150 feet away, houses and 2 barns about 150 feet away. Shoot into a hillside now.

**larry0071** · February 2nd, 2009, 09:55 AM

I think that most areas have a rule something like 150 yards from a structure or residence. You should give a call to your code enforcement officer at the boro building or whatever you have there and see what the local ordinances state. Each town/boro has thier own rules that need to be known, but I would be surprised if your legally allowed to operate a firearm 150 feet from neihboring structures.

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**walker** · February 2nd, 2009, 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by larry0071

I think that most areas have a rule something like 150 yards from a structure or residence. You should give a call to your code enforcement officer at the boro building or whatever you have there and see what the local ordinances state. Each town/boro has thier own rules that need to be known, but I would be surprised if your legally allowed to operate a firearm 150 feet from neihboring structures.

Larryidoubtit0071

I will go to the township building today and read, they are open a few hours. Thank You. But, I thought the 150 yard law was for hunting only.