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ok GUYS so ya no what a LDC is for?
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If there is no rules against shooting a air rifle with a proper backstop then it's Time to tell the neighbors to go "F" themselves and quit peeking through the fence invading your privacy...
If there is such a rule that you can't.. I wouldn't push my luck.
If there is such a rule that you can't.. I wouldn't push my luck.
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I at one time could shoot at my house and have had officers, and neighbors shoot with me! new laws passed, and now I'm not allowed to shoot inside the city limits where I live. The local officers told me that Thay know I'm safe and responsible, and that it would be okay for me to continue with my activities under a grandfather clause. I don't. I try and set a good example for our hobby and shoot where I'm allowed to. That said, I have had some folks walk by as I was outside wiping down my air gun after a shooting session (not at my house) and get real upset at me. I tried to explain to them what I was doing, the rifle is not loaded, I'm not shooting it! but all Thay saw was the rifle outside. Then the comment that it's illegal to have a firearm visible inside the city limits! I explained to them that this is not considered a firearm by law, and Idaho is an open carry state. I suggested they goggle it to get their facts right before passing judgement on me. Nope! All Thay saw was a longhaired redneck (refer to profile picture) that was correcting them and called the law. the officer shows up listens to what I have to say, and replies, It's the times we live in, I asked him, in the times we live in, if he could please contact the people and educate them as to the law and I was correct in what I had said. three days later I see the same people, and they come up and tell me that the officer called them and quoted them the law, and technically I was correct, but it made them feel nervous and uncomfortable! 
So, what do you do? Do your part, obey the law, be a good Stuard to the sport/hobby and don't let ignorant people make you crazy.
So, what do you do? Do your part, obey the law, be a good Stuard to the sport/hobby and don't let ignorant people make you crazy.Upvote 0
They are the morons who because they don't like it want it outlawed. What I would tell them is wait until they outlaw something you love to do because it made people annoyed or nervous. Pretty soon we'll all have to be autotons and just go to work, shop and sit in front of the TV.I at one time could shoot at my house and have had officers, and neighbors shoot with me! new laws passed, and now I'm not allowed to shoot inside the city limits where I live. The local officers told me that Thay know I'm safe and responsible, and that it would be okay for me to continue with my activities under a grandfather clause. I don't. I try and set a good example for our hobby and shoot where I'm allowed to. That said, I have had some folks walk by as I was outside wiping down my air gun after a shooting session (not at my house) and get real upset at me. I tried to explain to them what I was doing, the rifle is not loaded, I'm not shooting it! but all Thay saw was the rifle outside. Then the comment that it's illegal to have a firearm visible inside the city limits! I explained to them that this is not considered a firearm by law, and Idaho is an open carry state. I suggested they goggle it to get their facts right before passing judgement on me. Nope! All Thay saw was a longhaired redneck (refer to profile picture) that was correcting them and called the law. the officer shows up listens to what I have to say, and replies, It's the times we live in, I asked him, in the times we live in, if he could please contact the people and educate them as to the law and I was correct in what I had said. three days later I see the same people, and they come up and tell me that the officer called them and quoted them the law, and technically I was correct, but it made them feel nervous and uncomfortable!
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Ye gods and little fishes Todd - I did look at your profile picture. Yup. Do you shout Yee Haw! on waking up each morning? (Just kidding fella)I at one time could shoot at my house and have had officers, and neighbors shoot with me! new laws passed, and now I'm not allowed to shoot inside the city limits where I live. The local officers told me that Thay know I'm safe and responsible, and that it would be okay for me to continue with my activities under a grandfather clause. I don't. I try and set a good example for our hobby and shoot where I'm allowed to. That said, I have had some folks walk by as I was outside wiping down my air gun after a shooting session (not at my house) and get real upset at me. I tried to explain to them what I was doing, the rifle is not loaded, I'm not shooting it! but all Thay saw was the rifle outside. Then the comment that it's illegal to have a firearm visible inside the city limits! I explained to them that this is not considered a firearm by law, and Idaho is an open carry state. I suggested they goggle it to get their facts right before passing judgement on me. Nope! All Thay saw was a longhaired redneck (refer to profile picture) that was correcting them and called the law. the officer shows up listens to what I have to say, and replies, It's the times we live in, I asked him, in the times we live in, if he could please contact the people and educate them as to the law and I was correct in what I had said. three days later I see the same people, and they come up and tell me that the officer called them and quoted them the law, and technically I was correct, but it made them feel nervous and uncomfortable!
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I live in a CA neighborhood where homes are close together. NextDoor.com could be described as a cult media center for the abused in the area. If anything is slightly askew the sheriff may show at your door and your name will be disparaged and broadcast to about 1 million people. Safety and sound are critical to me or my shooting days will be limited. Therefore, I'm a bit over the top on both, maybe one of these ideas helps someone out.
I own the Highwild 11x11 "22 rimfire rated" bullet trap about 18 months ago ($53). I found it was too small at 11x11, which is a bit of a white lie, the target sheets are 10x10, it's loud, and doesn't collect and retain all the lead. I was constantly sweeping up the concrete around the unit, But still it is a solid unit and for $53 is a killer bargain if you're on a limited budget. But to me size matters, I want to be able to move around a larger target area to reduce boredom. I wanted to reduce the number of times I have to walk up and add more splash circles covering the old splash targets. I wanted a unit that reduces sound and is better for the environment. Therefore I purchased the Super Target Systems 16 x16 x 8 (47lb) bullet trap, $210 delivered, rated 22 long rifle, and gave it a try.
Assembly was fairly easy, with no help. Instructions are garbage so I studied the on-line pictures as my guide. I went to Home Depot and picked up a bag of Vigro rubber mulch for $8 and the unit consumed the entire 22.2 lb bag. Fully loaded the STS unit weighs in at 70 lbs to the Highwild's 16 lbs, enough said.
I put the STS unit on this cart which I highly recommend (rated for 300lbs) and purchased a barbecue cover. I'll leave it out in the weather and when people are around I want to hide it.
When you first see the STS, lift and feel the ballistic rubber faceplate you wonder "will my pellets penetrate this 1 inch thick sucker?" It is a very solid and somewhat imposing faceplate, but my pellets made it through it and every single pellet was captured internally, about 100 shots. That's not the case with my Highwild.
I started with my HW 44 22 cal., no problem penetrating the faceplate. Moved to my Notos 22, again no problem, then finished up my day 1 test with my GK1 22 cal. The picture shows the GK hits result, all fired from 50 feet. You can see the sound level from the attached pic of my meter that was placed about 5" in front and to the right of the face, 79.1 DB. It was the loudest reading of 38 shots from GK1. This unit vacuums up every shot if you hit the on the full 16x 16 face, impressive
I shoot down a stone wall canyon to a open air, metal gate. For a backstop I followed the Colonel's program, terrific video; I hung 6 mm 3x5 polycarbonate sheet that should stop a 22 live ammo rimfire round according to Tom, covered it with a up with a throw rug. Then I installed a 3" x 5" sheet of Xtreme Sight Line ~ 1680 Denier Ballistic Nylon $20. Barring a stroke, no pellet is getting outside my yard. I also believe if 2 double pieces of that material were overlapped, with another section of 2 over-lapped pieces side by side for 6' x 5" coverage, and were hung on a portable clothesline, you would have an outstanding low caliber backstop, cheap and portable. That "1680 ballistic" is tough stuff.
Lastly, I created a firing canopy which is hillbilly, but it works. I bought 3 sheets of 18x24 polycarbonate, installed an inner lining of acoustic material, lashed them together with industrial hinges from home depot, covered the top with a dog bed and a beach towel to hold the dog bed down. See pic. It's a large tunnel to fire down that blocks sound, I hardly notice it anymore. I break out the sound meter and place it about 4 feet away outside the box everytime I shoot. Only the GK1 with a Neil C. moderator breaks 75 DBs, it's usually around 77, very acceptable. Ya we can debate if those DB readings are BS or a defective unit, I don't care, I feel the canopy reduces my exposure. My 25 cal GK will be here later this month along with an Impulse 1350, I'll get back to you. It's like I told my neighbor immediately to the right of me. If the sheriff shows at my door I want to invite them in my yard to "show off" my r range.
I own the Highwild 11x11 "22 rimfire rated" bullet trap about 18 months ago ($53). I found it was too small at 11x11, which is a bit of a white lie, the target sheets are 10x10, it's loud, and doesn't collect and retain all the lead. I was constantly sweeping up the concrete around the unit, But still it is a solid unit and for $53 is a killer bargain if you're on a limited budget. But to me size matters, I want to be able to move around a larger target area to reduce boredom. I wanted to reduce the number of times I have to walk up and add more splash circles covering the old splash targets. I wanted a unit that reduces sound and is better for the environment. Therefore I purchased the Super Target Systems 16 x16 x 8 (47lb) bullet trap, $210 delivered, rated 22 long rifle, and gave it a try.
Assembly was fairly easy, with no help. Instructions are garbage so I studied the on-line pictures as my guide. I went to Home Depot and picked up a bag of Vigro rubber mulch for $8 and the unit consumed the entire 22.2 lb bag. Fully loaded the STS unit weighs in at 70 lbs to the Highwild's 16 lbs, enough said.
I put the STS unit on this cart which I highly recommend (rated for 300lbs) and purchased a barbecue cover. I'll leave it out in the weather and when people are around I want to hide it.
WEN 73162 Two-Tray 300-Pound Capacity Double Decker Service and Utility Cart
When you first see the STS, lift and feel the ballistic rubber faceplate you wonder "will my pellets penetrate this 1 inch thick sucker?" It is a very solid and somewhat imposing faceplate, but my pellets made it through it and every single pellet was captured internally, about 100 shots. That's not the case with my Highwild.
I started with my HW 44 22 cal., no problem penetrating the faceplate. Moved to my Notos 22, again no problem, then finished up my day 1 test with my GK1 22 cal. The picture shows the GK hits result, all fired from 50 feet. You can see the sound level from the attached pic of my meter that was placed about 5" in front and to the right of the face, 79.1 DB. It was the loudest reading of 38 shots from GK1. This unit vacuums up every shot if you hit the on the full 16x 16 face, impressive
I shoot down a stone wall canyon to a open air, metal gate. For a backstop I followed the Colonel's program, terrific video;
Lastly, I created a firing canopy which is hillbilly, but it works. I bought 3 sheets of 18x24 polycarbonate, installed an inner lining of acoustic material, lashed them together with industrial hinges from home depot, covered the top with a dog bed and a beach towel to hold the dog bed down. See pic. It's a large tunnel to fire down that blocks sound, I hardly notice it anymore. I break out the sound meter and place it about 4 feet away outside the box everytime I shoot. Only the GK1 with a Neil C. moderator breaks 75 DBs, it's usually around 77, very acceptable. Ya we can debate if those DB readings are BS or a defective unit, I don't care, I feel the canopy reduces my exposure. My 25 cal GK will be here later this month along with an Impulse 1350, I'll get back to you. It's like I told my neighbor immediately to the right of me. If the sheriff shows at my door I want to invite them in my yard to "show off" my r range.
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Where Im at I can shoot an air gun in my back yard in town as long as nothing leaves my yard and have a trap of some kind to shoot in. I still try not to bother my neighbors with shooting to much though. In any case I have had no issues and everyone around seems to be cool about it. I would hate to have a nasty neighbor though. All they would have to do is "say" that I was shooting beyond my boundary to cause issues. There are those out there.
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Wow, this sounds like a post during the planneddemic, glad I live in the south. My neighbors get mad at me because I won't shoot the squirrels.
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I shoot often in my yard and my neighbors know it, the ones to the left can see me at my bench. The ones to the right can see as I walk out to paste targets.I have good relations with them and am a good and helpful neighbor, so far no problems. Plus I won’t be told what I can do on my property, so there’s that. Unjust laws are just that… Unjust.
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