Discharging a Firearm in a "Residential Area".

[jimmyraythomason]

Rolling over and accomodating people who want to stop you from doing what is perfectly legal to do is an even better way to get something outlawed.

Being considerate of your neighbors (even obstinate ones) isn't "rolling over". I served as a city councilman for 8 years (1992-2000). I authored the city's firearms ordinance because of citizen complaints of noise from target shooting. I purposely made the ordinance about "reckless discharge" to avoid banning all shooting inside the city limits. Had it been a less gun friendly member of the council it may have just ended ALL target shooting there. Being responsible and considerate when practicing our rights may win some to our side rather than galvanize an anti.

 

[Shadow 7D]

I'd call the county SO and see if they would mind talking with you, since your neighbor seems to have it in for you.

Just mention you are having issue with a city guy trying to make up laws and harassing you.
Most rural SO are pretty understanding, also might do to invite some deputies over, maybe have a few bring their duty FA's over, should be worth it to see his face when he comes barging in and it's a posse cops and you shooting and grilling in the back yard.

 

[crracer_712]

Always check with local authorities about gun laws. My dad lives in Wichita and likes to target practice with a bb gun in his fenced in back yard. Jokingly I asked if it was legal (I would have never thought otherwise). I called the PD and was told it was indeed illegal to discharge a bb or pellet gun, or any firearm for that matter, in the city limits.

Odd times indeed.

 

[Art Eatman]

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