Legal target shooting question

[OldBob56]

I've searched the forums and only found 2 threads addressing this question and neither were necessarily helpful. I've shot guns since I was a kid on our property, but I haven't in about 5+ years. I'm trying to find out if it's still technically LEGAL to do so here. I'm in the Camby area, full backstops.

I've read and heard rumors saying it's legal and some saying illegal. Who really knows?
One thing I know for sure is that I don't want to target shoot here and get in trouble, causing my LTCH to be denied/suspended.

 

[BlueEagle]

Depends on if you are within city limits, and what sort of ordinances apply in your area. If you are inside city limits, chances are it's illegal.

Even if you are outside, you will have to check and see if you have any sort of noise ordinances. Additionally, make sure to have a very good backstop, as that will go a long way towards making sure that you can continue to shoot for a long time.

Helps to have gun loving neighbors, (or no neighbors.) Some people will be dicks about it and call the cops every time they hear you shooting, just because.

 

[OldBob56]

@BlueEagle, Thanks for the reply. I'm technically in the city limits, but I didn't used to be. They expanded them several times, I think. I mean Marion County's limits. I hear neighbors shooting quite often.

 

[citizenkane]

I don't think it's illegal in Marion county. I think that failed a couple years ago. If you are in the Indy city limits I'm guessing you are out of luck though.

 

[ratames]

As of 1977, Indianapolis city limits and Marion County limits are the same.

 

[gotojuston]

Contact the Sheriff - if he says it's a "go" based on your address, you have emailed proof and a good Little "I told you so" printout in your back pocket.

 

[PGRChaplain]

If the city limits have taken over the local PD would be the one to call. My guess would be no shooting. I live next to the Southwest Conservation Club in Waynedale. Members may shoot any calliber there and they hold Trap & Skeet shoots enery other Sunday. They Grandfathered in many many moons ago. A visitor at my house asked about the gunfire, I told her it was the sound of Freedom.