I am looking at possible purchasing property that directly fronts the Delaware River and I'm wondering about the possibly of shooting some clays out over the river. The town has an ordinance against discharge of firearms, but looking at the tax map it appears that the town boundry is the high tide line. At low tide there is probably 50 ft of land, which I believe would be state property. Would it be legal to stand on this land and shoot out over the river, from the state's perspective? I would be using steel shot, biodegradable clays, etc, so as not to cause any environmental issues. The opposing shore in Pennsylvania is more than 800 yards away so I don't see that it would be a safety concern. Who would I need to talk to about this? The state police?

 

Thanks.

I would highly doubt it. Other than the legality issue of actually discharging the firearm you have the concern of contaminating the water. They wouldn't just take your word on the the ammo aND targets you're using.

I would highly doubt it. Other than the legality issue of actually discharging the firearm you have the concern of contaminating the water. They wouldn't just take your word on the the ammo aND targets you're using.

 

 

That and, God forbid, you acfually hit someone if they're boating on the Delaware at the time. With my luck, it would be a NJSP marine patrol!  Then there's "noise pollution" ordinances, etc. etc. etc.

 

Just not worth the trouble...

Why not buy land on the other side of the river?

That way, you can shoot at NJ.

I am looking at possible purchasing property that directly fronts the Delaware River and I'm wondering about the possibly of shooting some clays out over the river. The town has an ordinance against discharge of firearms, but looking at the tax map it appears that the town boundry is the high tide line. At low tide there is probably 50 ft of land, which I believe would be state property. Would it be legal to stand on this land and shoot out over the river, from the state's perspective? I would be using steel shot, biodegradable clays, etc, so as not to cause any environmental issues. The opposing shore in Pennsylvania is more than 800 yards away so I don't see that it would be a safety concern. Who would I need to talk to about this? The state police?

 

Thanks.

 

I don't think so. And unless it's a designated "hunter training area" set up on a WMA, target shooting is not allowed anywhere on state land in New Jersey. 

 

(Steel shot is pretty pricey to target shoot with too!) 

Way to burst my bubble, thank you guys. One of my dreams has been to find a property large enough that I can shoot on. Tough to find in jersey for reasonable money.

Also to consider....wetland waterfowl and lead pellets do NOT go together well...

Also to consider....wetland waterfowl and lead pellets do NOT go together well...

 

He says he'd be using steel, but still....    

Shooting steel at clays, ouch, money to burn.  Doing it on the Delaware, more than likely violates the Clean Water Act. I could shoot clays on my property but I do not because on NJ's environmental laws, they are tough.  I stick to approved ranges in NJ or just about anywhere I can in PA, but I suspect that will change soon enough.

He says he'd be using steel, but still....    

 

Oops..you're right, he did.

Way to burst my bubble, thank you guys. One of my dreams has been to find a property large enough that I can shoot on. Tough to find in jersey for reasonable money.

If you into outdoors why dont you buy a slice of heaven somewhere else. Thats what I did. My passion is atvs and guns and I can do both whenever I want on my property. 

What about being in Delaware and NJ at the same time?

Finns Point would fit the bill, if you could find a lot for sale there.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finns_Point

 

www.google.com/maps/place/Finns+Point,+Delaware+19720/@39.605944,-75.5779895,14z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x89c7051d6e1107a3:0x8bd799781655f29f

I know a lot of people hunt there. 

I know a lot of people hunt there. 

What is that area like?

I stumbled across it on the internet somehow, the concept that NJ land could be controlled by Delaware law was interesting to me.

I know finn's point well. I always thought it would make a great spot for a right-to-carry rally.

It's alright. I used to ride ATVs near there. Got into a bad accident and had to wait for the ambulance to come from delaware. Lived here all my life and never knew.

Why not buy land on the other side of the river?

That way, you can shoot at NJ.

LOL! That's funny as hell!

Why would you torture yourself with a view of America on the other side of the river. Sitting in your living room looking across at the other side would drive me crazy, knowing everyone across the water was able to snuggle at night with their SBR's and suppression devices. While I'm looking at a safe full of rifles missing their bayonet lugs, non adjustable stocks, no flash hider, and reduced capacity mags... I don't think I could take it...