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kind of depends where your backyard is...Has there been any changes to firing a weapon in your backyard in Florida?
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It is legal if you read the law and are compliant with the rules. I would also say you have to ask yourself, "Is it worth it if someone gets hurt or property damaged?" and "Is there anyone around that might call the law?"
Can You Shoot on Your Property in Florida?
Yes, you can shoot on your property in Florida provided that the land is more than one acre and the firearm discharge does not pose any reasonably foreseeable risk to safety, life or property.
(b) If, under the circumstances, the discharge does not pose a reasonably foreseeable risk to life, safety, or property; or
I interpret this to mean that the projectiles must not leave your property. I have 8 acres in Pace, but do not normally shot unless it is water moccasin or some critter control.
There is now a noise ordinance about noises after 9pm got Santa Rosa County. I do have an indoor 50 ft firing range for .22 and need to get back to using it. Under an off grade house with block poured with concrete and rebar. Steel plate to stop the bullets.
Thanks, Bowhnt6pt you are certainly a great asset to this forum community. I for one really appreciate the good advice and knowledge you bring.You do not need more than one acre... keep reading the statute you were so kind to post.
Thanks, Bowhnt6pt you are certainly a great asset to this forum community. I for one really appreciate the good advice and knowledge you bring.
lol Not at all! I was being sincere, a lot of LEO's are not willing to give advice or chime in on matters of the law. Thanks again.Thanks... hope I didn't sound like an ass lol.
Not allowed in the Pensacola city limits. I wanted to put a bullet trap in my garage and they said nope. Can’t do that either.Has there been any changes to firing a weapon in your backyard in Florida?
That's what I should have built. Dang it. Great idea.I live in the middle of 110 acres of solid woods. Out of respect for what few neighbors I have I still shoot from inside my house and use a suppressor. This is my climate controlled target shooting and deer stand :View attachment 252647
Not allowed in the Pensacola city limits. I wanted to put a bullet trap in my garage and they said nope. Can’t do that either.
I am not sure and I would have to read carefully all of parts of the law about cities. Inside of a garage with a bullet trap would sound ok, but if you do make sure one has the bail bond money and a lawyer on tap. You may be right and the thugs that run pensacola might see it differently. You may be innocent but you just might have to go along for the ride anyway.Pretty sure that violates Florida’s preemption law.
Might want to discuss that with their city attorneys.
FSS 790.333(8)
(8) PREEMPTION.—Except as expressly provided by general law, the Legislature hereby declares that it is occupying the whole field of regulation of firearms and ammunition use at sport shooting and training ranges, including the environmental effects of projectile deposition at sport shooting and training ranges.
I would say it all depends on what you want to shoot in your garage ? 22's ??Not allowed in the Pensacola city limits. I wanted to put a bullet trap in my garage and they said nope. Can’t do that either.
I am not sure and I would have to read carefully all of parts of the law about cities. Inside of a garage with a bullet trap would sound ok, but if you do make sure one has the bail bond money and a lawyer on tap. You may be right and the thugs that run pensacola might see it differently. You may be innocent but you just might have to go along for the ride anyway.