How many acres are required to discharge firearms? My neighbor has 8 acres but shoots a variety of weapons for several hours. So far he’s been shooting for 3 hours straight today. This is in Hardin county outside the city limits.Thanks.
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Originally posted by Shake N' Bake View PostNo he hasn't. But no back stop on 8 acres a ricochet is very possible. And I would be calling the sheriff.
You would call the sheriff because there’s a potential for ricochet? 8 acres is a decent chunk of property. What if he’s shooting into a dense area of trees? Or shooting downward? Considering the OP specifically mentioned the length of time he’s been shooting I’’m ASSuming he’s annoyed by the noise and now looking for ways to shut him down. I’d say if he’s being safe (hopefully) and he wants to shoot on his own property mid day on a Saturday, leave him be.
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Originally posted by kae006 View PostYou would call the sheriff because there’s a potential for ricochet? 8 acres is a decent chunk of property. What if he’s shooting into a dense area of trees? Or shooting downward? Considering the OP specifically mentioned the length of time he’s been shooting I’’m ASSuming he’s annoyed by the noise and now looking for ways to shut him down. I’d say if he’s being safe (hopefully) and he wants to shoot on his own property mid day on a Saturday, leave him be.
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Originally posted by whitetailfanatic View PostThe 10 acre rule is for hunting, but I believe you can shoot on private property of any size outside the city limits, bullets must remain inside boundaries tho
I'll quote the 10 acre rule below, notice it only gives the counties the ABILITY to further restrict shooting.
Sec. 235.022. AUTHORITY TO REGULATE. To promote the public safety, the commissioners court of a county by order may prohibit or otherwise regulate the discharge of firearms on lots that are 10 acres or smaller and are located in the unincorporated area of the county in a subdivision.
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