I know
I shoot a cross bow in my yard on occasion
I exercise the equipment outside it keeps the neighbors honest
Shooting in backyard Laws and Regs
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I shoot a cross bow in my yard on occasion
I exercise the equipment outside it keeps the neighbors honest
Just an fyi both of those circled structures are rotten and slightly dilapidated. Also they don't have any children under 18 nor grandkids
Will that legally pass as proper backstop?
But now he does have an issue. And the responding deputies are going to determine whether or not you go to jail for what you have decided is okay to do. Before that happens, you might want to go talk to a Command Officer at the Sherifs department.
Everyone can argue all day long about what's legal and what's not. When I see someone asking about a legal issue, I try to use my experience to help them not get arrested, not tell them what they might win in court. But what I think or what anyone else here thinks does not matter. The only thing that will matter is what the deputy standing in front of you is telling you. At least at that moment.
As I said neighborhood situations are bad for everyone. For both neighbors and the cops that try to settle them.
Planking
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It doesn't matter. You are not being safe. Safety is number one when you are shooting anything. Shoot in another direction. Be respectful of your neighbor's wishes. You are not in the right here and if you have to go to court they will say the same thing we are trying to tell you and you won't listen. You have been notified by law enforcement take the hint.
I can't imagine something being less than very substantial qualifying as a backstop
I'm sure somewhere there's at the very least a height requirement
I'm sure somewhere there's at the very least a height requirement
I'll bet you won't find any "requirements" for a backstop for archery in a residential area. No one is going to put their stamp of approval on what you want to do.
double browtine
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That is what I was thinking. Time for you to build a wooden privacy fence!
MickThompson
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I don't know that there's a legal standard for what constitutes a backstop but if they can't see it, it's none of their business
ImThere
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X-Spot HD High Performance 10' White Backstop Netting
• Heavy duty backstop netting • 100% High-tenacity nylon fiber raschel netting and does not run • Edges are vinyl taped and sewn on all 4 sides • Grommets added on top and bottom for ease of hanging with rope or cable • Used to give extra protection against missed arrows • Dimensions: 10' x 10'...
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* Please Note: This netting must be hung loose and free - not tight; order a net length 20% longer than area to be covered. Always check behind the netting before shooting. Do not use with high powered bows or small diameter carbon arrows. It should never be used to protect people or property. Misuse of this product may result in damage, injury or death
I think at this point I'm just ready to sell
The bow or your house?I think at this point I'm just ready to sell
Biggun4214
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Build a backstop out of cross ties.
Some subdivisions have covenants against casting a missle. By law that includes throwing rocks, possibly even water balloons.
Some subdivisions have covenants against casting a missle. By law that includes throwing rocks, possibly even water balloons.
You're probably right
BothThe bow or your house?
Well that's a damn shame
I used to shoot guns in my yard now there's all sorts of d******* all over the place so now I have to go to the gun range
Whatever you do hopefully you figure it out and don't have to make a drastic move
encore06
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No. Why not? It'll provide a safer backdrop and show the neighbor that you are willing to find an alternative solution. Unless there's a compelling reason why that's not an option?????
Well let's look at a few things here. I already shook the man's hand and told him I would no longer shoot archery in my yard. Now the neighbor in question has moved their lawn furniture that they never use directly in front of where my target used to be (because I am a responsible adult and respected their god awfully executed request. Then yesterday as his wife drives by my house she mocks my wife (who is on our front porch minding her own) then today proceeds to holler across her yard at us for no reason.
Look I know that shooting in these places is not technically safe ever but these folks weren't concerned about safety when they fired bottle rockets into my yard this morning, nor were they concerned about safety when there son was drag racing with all the young kids playing
I'd say hanging the net is probably more dangerous.* Please Note: This netting must be hung loose and free - not tight; order a net length 20% longer than area to be covered. Always check behind the netting before shooting. Do not use with high powered bows or small diameter carbon arrows. It should never be used to protect people or property. Misuse of this product may result in damage, injury or death
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