Am I allowed to fire an airgun inside my own house?
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Dry firing air pistols
All quality match air pistols have a dry firing provision, I' m talking about Co2 and precompressed APs. As far as FWB Mo 65 or Mo 80 are concerned, fire away. I've been doing that for the last 30- 40 years.http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/images/smilies/new/bigHug.gif
All quality match air pistols have a dry firing provision, I' m talking about Co2 and precompressed APs. As far as FWB Mo 65 or Mo 80 are concerned, fire away. I've been doing that for the last 30- 40 years.http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/images/smilies/new/bigHug.gif
I Imagine in an apartment building, No! But your own house with nobody around then hell ya,who's going to know but you or whoever you tell that you did!As long as you don't hurt yourself or anybody else! If you do, then I can see the boys in blue paying you an unpleasant visit!
- Location
- big sky country
Calgary seems to have their bases covered. It's probably illegal to play catch or frisbee in a City Park
I wonder what's the law in Toronto decades ago?
Local barber I used to know hunts bear with a bow. He pulled out the bow and target and let me had a go at it in the parking lot behind shopper's drug mart! It was cool and he demonstarted his skills too.
lol! that's the craziest thing I've heard
archerynut
Regular
- Location
- Calgary, Alberta
10. No person shall shoot an arrow from a bow of any nature, over, across or along any portion of a Street, public place, or upon any land owned by The City unless otherwise authorized pursuant to a bylaw of The City of Calgary, or in the case of a Park, unless authorized by the Director, Parks or his designate.
if i'm reading this section right, and under the assumption that we own the land within the boundries of our property, does this mean archery is ok in my backyard? or is the city implying that,despite the completely clear title to our land it is still owned by the city? jerks...
if i'm reading this section right, and under the assumption that we own the land within the boundries of our property, does this mean archery is ok in my backyard? or is the city implying that,despite the completely clear title to our land it is still owned by the city? jerks...
I think most of us have to accept the fact that we might break some rule,bylaw,statute, or other thing, opposing societal norms.It might be a lot better for all of us if our cars can't go over the speed limits, or that we are followed around all day by a robot reminding us of all the infractions we have broken so far.There are rules about tying up your horse in downtown vancouver and restrictions on watering your ducks.A common question in the forums is "Am I allowed to shoot a gun away from a range."We must learn to live as free citizens and remember the rules are put there so the most idiotic amongst us don't hurt ourselves.If you have to ask, then I don't think you should shoot your airgun in the house.On the other hand if you fell like doing a bit of indoor plinking and can do that without putting out your eye, then go for it, nobody minds.
- Location
- Grande Prairie, Alberta
it's pretty common to hear of people setting up a little range in the basement. a good backstop, a sawhorse and tin cans. off you go. i plan to do it when i get my own place.
The CFO won't even look at it until you get an exemption from your city's No Firearms Discharge bylaw. When you apply for that exemption, the city will notify all your neighbours and call a meeting to listen to any objections.
Hey Guys, just a friendly reminder that you should check with your cities by-laws to ensure that airguns are not covered by their definition of firearms...
Keep in mind also that while we all agree that airguns UNDER 500 fps are NOT firearms... If you break any laws while using your airgun, you could be charged...
Cheers
Jay
P.S. Huntress & I bought Daisy Red Rider BB guns recently (her's is PINK!!!) & went through 1500 to 2000 BB's on our camping trip! Talk about FUN!!!
Keep in mind also that while we all agree that airguns UNDER 500 fps are NOT firearms... If you break any laws while using your airgun, you could be charged...
Cheers
Jay
P.S. Huntress & I bought Daisy Red Rider BB guns recently (her's is PINK!!!) & went through 1500 to 2000 BB's on our camping trip! Talk about FUN!!!
canadaman30
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Far from the City
Seems some people worry way to much. First off if your windows are closed no one will hear a thing. So how on earth can the police go to a judge and ask for a search warrant, even if you told the wrong person and they reported you there is not enough substancial evidence for a judge to sign. If the police come knocking on your door without a warrant you just say your busy and tell them to beat it. And if they ask to come in never ever allow them to, talk to them at the door.
Stupid law made by stupid people and adhered to by the sheeple.
Let her rip and have fun, you do remember fun before the Liberals were in power?
Petra K.
In general, I don't think there's much to worry about if someone within city limits tries to practice with a below 500fps airgun inside their home, or even backyard if its very secluded. However, a few comments are in order in regards to suggesting that anyone who's worried about doing this in Toronto is one of the "sheeple."
A fellow gunnut who lives close to me told me of an incident where a neighbour called the police over someone else who was using an air rifle on some pesky racoons that were troubling him. Apparently the police response was quite considerable, and while shooting racoons is far more noticable than what we've been discussing, I suspect that the woman who called would have made a similar fuss and gotten a similar reaction had she simply seen people using an airgun.
The other factor to keep into consideration is the possible ramifications for a law abiding, licensed gun owner should the police be called over being seen with an airgun. If you're just some typical Torontonian discreetly shooting an airgun with your son or daughter, probably the worst that will happen is the loss of a Canadian Tire airgun and maybe the equivalent of a parking ticket. But if you have firearms, especially for those of us with more than an old shotgun, Cooey or bubba'd Enfield, a call over being seen with an airgun offers a perfect opportunity for the powers that be to put your guns on a display table at the next day's press conference, and good luck getting them back. And with things as crazy as they are in this city, I wouldn't be surprised if a school teacher who overheard that one of their students was shooting an airgun at home won't try to get the authorities after their parents! Hopefully it would come back in their face and make them look like an incompetant idiot, but you never know.
Sure, this is all very silly, since I'd say that if the city feels that it has the right to regulate something as innocuous as firing an airgun in your basement, they may as well interfere with practically everything else. This might even be a good area for a civil liberties case, since I think it's difficult for the city to justify this beyond their simple attempt to control what people think of guns and shooting. The public safety arguement certainly cannot hold. That said, I think that it will play into the aniti's hands and can give a decent gun owner much grief as they sit through a year of awaiting a court date, wondering if they'll ever see their Garand, Mausers, pistols, etc again.... These people are more than happy to drive us nuts with technicalities and treat us as criminals the minute we violate the most obscure rule.
There's lots of exceptions to the worst case scenario that I'm portraying here, but sadly my hometown has become the epicentre of idiocy.
Cheers,
Frank
PS. I thought I saw a picture of an airgun competition in a hotel in Toronto in the latest CSSA magazine. Along with the comments, "we hope the Mayor didn't notice...." Perhaps they might have some insight here as to whether such a bylaw can withstand a challenge?
A fellow gunnut who lives close to me told me of an incident where a neighbour called the police over someone else who was using an air rifle on some pesky racoons that were troubling him. Apparently the police response was quite considerable, and while shooting racoons is far more noticable than what we've been discussing, I suspect that the woman who called would have made a similar fuss and gotten a similar reaction had she simply seen people using an airgun.
The other factor to keep into consideration is the possible ramifications for a law abiding, licensed gun owner should the police be called over being seen with an airgun. If you're just some typical Torontonian discreetly shooting an airgun with your son or daughter, probably the worst that will happen is the loss of a Canadian Tire airgun and maybe the equivalent of a parking ticket. But if you have firearms, especially for those of us with more than an old shotgun, Cooey or bubba'd Enfield, a call over being seen with an airgun offers a perfect opportunity for the powers that be to put your guns on a display table at the next day's press conference, and good luck getting them back. And with things as crazy as they are in this city, I wouldn't be surprised if a school teacher who overheard that one of their students was shooting an airgun at home won't try to get the authorities after their parents! Hopefully it would come back in their face and make them look like an incompetant idiot, but you never know.
Sure, this is all very silly, since I'd say that if the city feels that it has the right to regulate something as innocuous as firing an airgun in your basement, they may as well interfere with practically everything else. This might even be a good area for a civil liberties case, since I think it's difficult for the city to justify this beyond their simple attempt to control what people think of guns and shooting. The public safety arguement certainly cannot hold. That said, I think that it will play into the aniti's hands and can give a decent gun owner much grief as they sit through a year of awaiting a court date, wondering if they'll ever see their Garand, Mausers, pistols, etc again.... These people are more than happy to drive us nuts with technicalities and treat us as criminals the minute we violate the most obscure rule.
There's lots of exceptions to the worst case scenario that I'm portraying here, but sadly my hometown has become the epicentre of idiocy.
Cheers,
Frank
PS. I thought I saw a picture of an airgun competition in a hotel in Toronto in the latest CSSA magazine. Along with the comments, "we hope the Mayor didn't notice...." Perhaps they might have some insight here as to whether such a bylaw can withstand a challenge?
There are lots of things you can do on your own (private)property that are against the law to do in public. Driving a car without a licence and being intoxicated spring to mind.
That being said, perhaps a exception to the law can be granted for an airgun event much as an exception can be made for a powder gun range.
Bottom line, had the OP not posted on a public forum, it's not likely anyone would ever know what he was doing in his basement.
normaly, most cities will have the '' airgun laws '' under the
nuisance regulations.
wich means that if the noise annoy the neighbors they
can call the police and complain. as with all the noise nuisance
regulations, it will be from say 11 pm to 7 am.
( like any noise nuisance : music , reving a motorcycle in your driveway,
shouting, any noise after ''normal hours '' )
if the cops get called outside of these hours
( say it's the middle of the afternoon ) they will most of
the time ( if you talk to them respectufully )make sure you have an adequate backstop and that there is no danger.
then they will contact the neighbor and tell him that there is no danger.
that was the usual backyard shooting scenario.
if shooting in your basement ,
make sure you have say a big box filled with styrofam as a backstop,
close the windows and the curtains and play some music,
nobody will know anything.
nuisance regulations.
wich means that if the noise annoy the neighbors they
can call the police and complain. as with all the noise nuisance
regulations, it will be from say 11 pm to 7 am.
( like any noise nuisance : music , reving a motorcycle in your driveway,
shouting, any noise after ''normal hours '' )
if the cops get called outside of these hours
( say it's the middle of the afternoon ) they will most of
the time ( if you talk to them respectufully )make sure you have an adequate backstop and that there is no danger.
then they will contact the neighbor and tell him that there is no danger.
that was the usual backyard shooting scenario.
if shooting in your basement ,
make sure you have say a big box filled with styrofam as a backstop,
close the windows and the curtains and play some music,
nobody will know anything.
No, I do it several feet away from the window with the shades drawn, out on the back deck
Usually with a beer sitting on the table next to the Hoppes.
Also, on the subject, who cares what you do in your own home. Even King Lib Trudeau didn't want the government messing with the affairs of the bedroom, and the downstairs bedroom is where I shoot my airgun. The only prob, was my side by side house neighbour was concerned about what the noise was the first time I did it. Once we told her what it was, she's fine with it.
Why are so many so ashamed of partaking in legal activities? The only reason folks think to call police when they see legal guns, is that they don't see enough legal guns. If their only exposure to firearms is the 6 o'clock news, no wonder they are terrified. We should have a day where every CGN'r goes out on their front step to clean their cuddliest fudd approved firearm, then a day a week later to clean something a little more risque. By the end of summer, it'd be AR's and Glocks. If we all did it, the police wouldn't even be able to try and respond.
