Shooting on my own Property

[Chrisw0118]

I would like to know from some gun and property owners that shoot on their own land what are the laws governing what they had to go through to do so. I am wanting to relocate out of subburbs and back to the country where I grew up as a kid. What would I have to do about keeping the neighbors happy.

 

[wcd]

Check local laws we live in unincorporated ....county and the only thing you need is a safe back stop. We are fortunate to own a section of a abandoned railroad on our property couldn't ask for better.

 

[Gordy]

Read your town ordinances, county and state regs. Post more info on where you live. It is wise to declare a designated part of your property as a range in the event laws change. A piece of property with a grandfathered range can be valuable. Document its existence. If you've got neighbors that complain, dont back down. Dont be suprised if the police visit your place to ensure you have an adequate backstop. Once you've done your research, enjoy your property. The neighbors call the county police once when we were out shooting machineguns in my dads backyard, little did they know one of the cops that worked for me was shooting with us. The responding unit said "have a nice day". Post your location and I'm sure some local INGO will be able to give you some better advice.

 

[WawaseeHoosier]

Court your neighbors and get them on your side. It'll make the whole process much less painful. Offer to let them use it if they want.

 

[wcd]

We tried that we had no luck with that one initially both neighbors were opposed to it neither are close at all one is an asshat who moved here from Chicago. Not sure why since he brought his liberal elitis attitude with him. The other came by the other day and proudly announced he just bought a new xd 9. Stating how he really did not want to pay range fees. So I invited him over to shoot. Figured one happier neighbor could not hurt.

 

[WawaseeHoosier]

We tried that we had no luck with that one initially both neighbors were opposed to it neither are close at all one is an asshat who moved here from Chicago. Not sure why since he brought his liberal elitis attitude with him. The other came by the other day and proudly announced he just bought a new xd 9. Stating how he really did not want to pay range fees. So I invited him over to shoot. Figured one happier neighbor could not hurt.

Sorry about that, I just moved from Chicago to get away from those kinds of people. Sucks that they flee the taxes and crime but bring the holier-than-thou mindset with them. Offer to show him how to shoot would be my suggestion.

 

[KLB]

First, you will want to stay out of cities and towns.

Then as stated above, you need to see if the area you move into has any laws against shooting. I am in Porter County, and we are good here. I built a berm on my property to shoot into. In the area where I live shooting is common. I hear people shooting on more days than not when it is warm out.

 

[melensdad]

As others have said, you need to be OUTSIDE of any city or town, find an unincorporated area in your county. Then find the county ordinances regarding shooting. They vary from county to county. Where I live there is shooting going on most days when its not raining, its just common out here. One of my neighbors has complained, one time. Other than that, I've never heard any major issues out here with people shooting on their land. I'm in LAKE County. County rules here are pretty common sense.

 

[Spike_351]

I was out at my uncles in BFE one day and we had the police called on us because we had shot over 1k rounds of ammo that day....so we just shot louder guns instead. Call me an ass if you want but they didn't even live remotely near the property we were shooting on.

 

[Lunati]

I shoot at some land my family owns, it buts right up to city limits. Just about every time I shoot I get someone coming over to complain...which causes me to shoot more of course.

 

[ClarkJr26]

Idk the answer but next time you're doing some target practice invite me lol

 

[Volt]

Most people hear gunfire and just assume that it is just another hill jack drinking beer and blasting critters. If it were me I would invite that neighbor over and show them that safety is your number one concern and that you are a responsible sport shooter. They may not be into guns or shooting but if they see your range, direction you shoot, and your general gun safety practices, I'd bet that might ease most concerns they have.
Then again....it may not help at all. Lol

 

[slackerisme]

We tried that we had no luck with that one initially both neighbors were opposed to it neither are close at all one is an asshat who moved here from Chicago. Not sure why since he brought his liberal elitis attitude with him. The other came by the other day and proudly announced he just bought a new xd 9. Stating how he really did not want to pay range fees. So I invited him over to shoot. Figured one happier neighbor could not hurt.

I moved here from Chicago 18 years ago. You know we're better then you right?

 

[Cole46845]

I live in Allen county but in a subdivision my dad lives in country still in Allen co but on 9acres 10min up the road. The sheriff of Allen County lives at end of my fathers street and we have never had anyone come say anything ever. We're always shooting tannerite and our ARs with no problems! I want to move out of subdivision so badly but property by them is 10,000 a acre.

 

[WawaseeHoosier]

I moved here from Chicago 18 years ago. You know we're better then you right?

The irony of using improper grammar in telling someone that you're superior....

Yes, I know it was a joke.... but so are Chicago Public Schools.

 

[Chrisw0118]

Hey guys I love all of your reply's to my post. I really like it when you all just tell all of the nosy do gooders to go to ......, I have an area of Indiana Southwest of Indianapolis in mind to go buy some land for now and then build latter on when the housing market comes back to sell what I have.

 

[Chrisw0118]

And to the people from Chicago, there is hope for you all yet.

I am surprised however though that the high and mighty Obama has not had the State of Illinois change the welcome signs on the interstates from the land of Lincoln to Land of Obama with his mug shot on the sign.

 

[Rexmage]

When I lived out side of town we shot at fence posts all the time. I think the danger lies in if you live in town (they probably wont let you shoot anything, at all. period.) or in the country if its not firing in a safe direction with no chance to hit anything.

 

[ScouT6a]

Read your town ordinances, county and state regs. Post more info on where you live. It is wise to declare a designated part of your property as a range in the event laws change. A piece of property with a grandfathered range can be valuable. Document its existence. If you've got neighbors that complain, dont back down. Dont be suprised if the police visit your place to ensure you have an adequate backstop. Once you've done your research, enjoy your property. The neighbors call the county police once when we were out shooting machineguns in my dads backyard, little did they know one of the cops that worked for me was shooting with us. The responding unit said "have a nice day". Post your location and I'm sure some local INGO will be able to give you some better advice.

Curious about this approach. To me, it sounds like you could open yourself up to some unwanted attention from the EPA or other agencies by doing this. Also, how would you go about "documenting" a private range on private property?

 

[DocHoliday]

Most likely the police will make a visit. My brother in-law lives in a strange area right outside city limits. The street that leads to his property by the cemetary is city. I'm not kidding you drive through a cemetery to get to his house. The only time the cops showed up because of shooting was when he wasn't shooting. Someone by his land shoots all of the time. We can't even figure it out. I'm guessing the cops weren't even aware that the land wasn't in city limits. They just felt embarrassed showing up. We shoot all of the time but are aware that people probably will complain. His neighbor shoots too plus many others in the distance shoot.