Legality of firing a .22 in my back yard

[chucklenut]

In Atlanta, firing a firearm is only permitted for private citizens in self defense or at a range. Interestingly enough, it is always illegal to fire an air rifle or even a slingshot inside Atlanta... no range exception for those

airsoft doesnt count though (at least i dont think it does)

although airsoft kinda sucks

 

[dawgs511]

Here's the real question. How can they prove it was you and that you discharged a firearm?

 

[CCW]

It is illegal to discharge a firearm withing 200 yards of another house or within 50 yards of a public road. I would check with your local PD to make sure before doing any shooting.

Actually, it is "within 200 yards of another building without written permission".

 

[mountainpass]

Actually, it is "within 200 yards of another building without written permission".

Can you cite the law?

 

[sovietak474u]

Actually, it is "within 200 yards of another building without written permission".

I thought so but I could not find the link.

 

[Ken Ford]

I thought so but I could not find the link.

I believe this applies to DNR regulations when hunting. I am don't think it applies to practice or sport.
If he lives in a city I would assume there is a ordinance against shooting any kind of projectile. Pretty much Standard Procedure for most city's.

 

[Ken Ford]

I believe this applies to DNR regulations when hunting. I am don't think it applies to practice or sport.
If he lives in a city I would assume there is a ordinance against shooting any kind of projectile. Pretty much Standard Procedure for most city's.

Just saw where he lives in Cobb County not the city. Check with the county commissioners office (Marshall's) for any ordinances in place.

 

[Fatal_Bert]

Just do it

 

[CCW]

Can you cite the law?

I thought so but I could not find the link.

Scroll to very bottom in miscellaneous (is where I found it)

http://www.seajayservices.com/gfodl/gunlaw.cfm

The law may have been updated or repealed.

 

[sovietak474u]

Scroll to very bottom in miscellaneous (is where I found it)

http://www.seajayservices.com/gfodl/gunlaw.cfm

The law may have been updated or repealed.

That's where I found it too but another member said they changed that. I dunno I have private places to shoot so I don't stay current on those laws as they don't really apply to me. That's why it's always best to contact local pd before shooting in an unknown place.