Shooting Range in my Garage

[Billy Bob Chubb]

I live in the burbs of Fishers on a half-acre lot in a housing development. I have room for a 40 foot range in my garage (I would only shoot .22LR pistols). The Fishers ordinances say:

"No person shall discharge within the limits of the town any dangerous projectile...including all firearms..."

So..."within the limits of town"? Does anyone know if that includes my private property garage?

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

It does if you're in city limits...

Really not sure what you're asking?

-J-

 

[Billy Bob Chubb]

It does if you're in city limits...

Really not sure what you're asking?

-J-

Well...I guess I'm asking if it is legit to shoot a gun in my garage within city limits, which, I'm sure is not cool. But you know, it's only a $300 fine so I guess I can do it until I'm busted.

 

[Westside]

Well...I guess I'm asking if it is legit to shoot a gun in my garage within city limits, which, I'm sure is not cool. But you know, it's only a $300 fine so I guess I can do it until I'm busted.

I think you just answered your question.

if you are in city limits I am betting they have a no discharge law. AND THAT MEANS IN YOUR HOUSE TOO.

IANAL YMMV

 

[Hammer]

Or have a off target miss and kill someone.

 

[Bunnykid68]

Well, stop talking about it here and if you do it, don´t tell anyone

 

[Mgderf]

Wasn't there a story on here last year about a couple that were using a closet in their house as a backstop to shoot .223 in their house?

If I recall the story correctly, the female missed the target, hitting the washing machine, and flooding the apartment below?

Anyone else recall that fiasco?

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

A quote that another member is fond of saying:

"Gun owners are the most law-abiding people you'll meet; unless they don't agree with a law."

Not an exact quote, but close enough.

My advice: don't break the law because it can, will, and does reflect poorly upon the rest of us.

-J-

 

[jd4320t]

I suggest you move or stop talking about it on here.

 

[perry]

If I were you, I'd spend the $$ to join Hamilton County Fish & Game - Welcome! If you're available most Saturdays in March you should be able to join up in under a month.

 

[ZS84]

I do not think it is going to end well if you dicide to shoot in your garage.

 

[Roadie]

Invest in a Suppressor, and the Tax Stamp, wait 6 months, then shoot in relative silence..

Or, join a range as suggested, which would be cheaper and less of a wait

 

[Shoots4Fun]

B-a-d I-d-e-a

 

[kyotekilr]

I have heard of people reloading plastic casings and plastic wad cutters. they only need a primer to function. that would definitely be safer than a 22

 

[Billy Bob Chubb]

I've got to get out of the burbs. I want to live somewhere where when my computer monitor fizzles out after only 2 years, I can walk into my backyard and unload a magazine into it.

 

[hopper68]

Wasn't there a thread not to long ago where an INGO member talked about an upcoming court case? If I remember correctly the prosecution had a transcript of the thread. So why would anyone post that they are thinking about breaking the law?

 

[Roadie]

Wasn't there a thread not to long ago where an INGO member talked about an upcoming court case? If I remember correctly the prosecution had a transcript of the thread. So why would anyone post that they are thinking about breaking the law?

More than one thread has been used in a court case, that I know of..

 

[Fullmag]

Air pistols are NOT firearms. Have pellet gun range in the garage now. Can get some unbelievably accurate air guns, fun and even cheaper to shoot.

 

[dailylc]

So if discharging within the city limits is prohibited, how come the local shooting range can? I mean, just because it's a business, should not make a differance. Is there a permit process for the range? If so, time to start a home based business!

James

 

[Hammer]

So if discharging within the city limits is prohibited, how come the local shooting range can? I mean, just because it's a business, should not make a differance. Is there a permit process for the range? If so, time to start a home based business!

James

There are these things called zoning ordinances that will most likely prevent such activities of one who wants to fire projectiles at high velocities at a backstop designed by someone for a case of beer with scrap metal from the back yard.