Linkovich

Got a question for all you PFF lawyers.

EDIT to make a long story short:

Went shooting with some friends on some of my families property. Neighbor got pissed and called the law. No big deal as this has happened before and we are allowed to carry on. Except this time the cop tells us it's illegal for us to be shooting there. As far as I know this is false information. Anyone know any better?

sniperpeeps

Is it in the city limits? I'm no lawyer but if it's not in the city limits and it's on private land you are within you rights as far as I know.

Sounds to me like your neighbor knows a cop....

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Linkovich

Nope not in the city, private land in the county

sniperpeeps

Did you get the deputy's name or badge? If I were you I'd make some phone calls tomorrow, sounds like BS to me but again, I'm not a lawyer.

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thedudeabides

I don't know if it's legal, but that neighbor is a little bitch people like that just plain suck. Unless he owns all that private property behind where you shoot, I can't see why it would be illegal or not allowed.

Apollo46

I don't know a lot about the subject, but to my knowledge that shouldn't be illegal. Seems if it were illegal than you should have been put In cuffs.....sounds like a noisy neighbor.

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sniperpeeps

Agreed, if there were any illegality to it he would have either written you a warning or a citation.

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archer-1

If it were really illegal the LEO should have been able to site the ordanance or law concerning it. You are responsable for the projectile and being sure it dont leave the property. As long as you have a good backstop like a dirt pile or dirt bank you should be ok unless there is a noise ordanance.

ABailey

I have always been told that it is legal as long as the bullet stays on your property.

HisName

I would politely contact the Sheriffs office and explain the situation.
then I would ask what pacific Law or ordnance you were in violation of?
I think None.
remember the State just came down hard on this and even Gulf Breeze had to back track on stopping the guy over there from shooting.
no longer can the county intervene in these things on their own.
the one thing I can tell you is never , ever , ever say you have your own range. because all ranges are regulated by the state.
you can say you have a place to shoot , a safe place to shoot , or you shoot on your private land , but the word Range should be stricken form your vocabulary
call and I will bet they will not be able to tell you any law you have broken.

never argue with a cop. save your argument for another day.
I would call the Sheriff . he is looking to be reelected and will be more likely to solve this in your favor.

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