I know there has to be some people on here that have done research on whether they can discharge their rifle or handgun on their own property. Ive tried to find it in my towns ordinances online, to no avail. Anyone else tried?

 

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Have you tried calling the Police Dept. that has jurisdiction in your area?

They would probably say no, even if you could. The laws dont have to say its OK. They only have to say if its not OK. Therfore, if it doesnt say its NOT ok, then it IS ok.

 

This advice of course is only valid if you are confident in your search and you are sure you didnt miss it, and of course, IANAL

when I did some shooting on an extensive piece of property patrolled by a local department.. I called the NJSP barracks for that specific area.. they answered me back.. ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY NO problem.. lol they further asked me what we were shooting and when I said Saiga rifle.. they stated that was the one that looked like an AK.. they proceeded to tell us to be safe.. and that was about all.. they would come out ONLY if someone complained..

I shoot on private property in Howell. There isn't a no discharge law in Howell. For what it's worth most towns have signs if they have a no discharge law.

 

I don't know how you would officially find out though. I would also bet the police would tell you that you couldn't shoot even if you could.

Look in twp ordinances. If there is no Firearm Discharge provision in your municipal code, it is perfectly ok. If you list your town I might be able to find it.

I posted this in your other post...

 

I live in Cherry Hill, welcome. I used to run around that area alot on business with the twps and if I remember correctly there is NO firearm discharge prohibition on private property in Franklin Twp.

You can check here on the Municipal Code website (http://www.ecode360.com/FR0192)

 

I would call local PD Chief also and invite him out to see your property and where you intend to shoot, displaying the berms and angles away from homes. A little preventive medicine might go a long way here.

 

By the way, if you need any labor in exchange for access to shooting area just let me know. I have another close friend that we are collectovely looking for a range where we can do drills and transitions without being questioned by understably strict ROs. I would love to help you setup your area if you need some help and add another shooting buddy to the group.

Franklinville. I looked on that website, didn't see any ordinance at all. I know you are allowed to discharge a shotgun on this piece of land. Just didn't know if they treat rifles and handguns differently.

 

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I was dog training on a friends farm with blanks someone called the cops they drove around the street several times but couldnt find me in an open field running around in blaze orange with a gun 30 ft off the road

your good to go. No ordinance against it, no problem. You will get a visit, but it will not be unfriendly.