Cop tells me to sell my air gun and buy a video game

[pres717]

I am frustrated... again.

I called the city to inquire about the local bi-laws where I am staying just outside Montreal. I was transferred to the police and asked if I could legally shoot my bb gun in the back yard. The cop told me to sell my bb gun and buy a video game instead because it was illegal for me to use it here.

I really like guns and I really like shooting. I have a club where I can shoot my guns, but geese, I would like to be able to plink cans in the back yard on a nice day.

 

[lister]

I think you should get a more informed opinion.

ie-somethiing like local by-laws, not just some phone jockey.

 

[pres717]

I thought this was my property?

 

[cyclone]

Bylaws are the last refuge of the politically insignificant....

 

[Lee Enfield]

I thought this was my property?

Many (most?) municipalities have by-laws regarding air-guns & bows.

You can probably get a "discharge permit" (that's what they call it here).

A friend was practicing with his bow in the back yard and got to talk to a "small" officer pointing a "big" ar-15 at him...

 

[CanAm]

Don't call, just read the bylaws

 

[pres717]

A friend was practicing with his bow in the back yard and got to talk to a "small" officer pointing a "big" ar-15 at him...

And it is so necissary to point a rifle at a guy shooting arrows at a target or tree in his back yard

 

[.22LRGUY]

Whoever you spoke to sounds like a smarta**. As stated, check your bi-laws...AND use common sense. In some areas it might BE legal, but not safe...depending on what's beyond your backyard.

 

[H Wally]

Usually you can get a permit to shoot starlings in almost all areas. Rats are another option if they're too wily for traps.

 

[hawk-i]

I thought this was my property?

Being YOUR property really only gives YOU the right to PAY the TAXES levied against it ....and to reside there as long as you follow all the local bylaws.
cheers

 

[OldDirtyGatMasta]

Don't call, just read the bylaws

If you call you're likley going to be subjected to that person's opinion, rather than the actual law.

On another note, anytime someone brings up the "don't shoot a gun/airgun just play a video game instead" BS. I tell them to "go buy a fleshlight" They get the point, its not the same thing.

Its super effective

 

[5440fight]

Did he specify the game? Maybe he's trying to give you a tip on a great new one, or get you to join his online squad.

 

[dHb]

I'm routinely surprised by some of the differences between us and the Brits. If I understand the British rules correctly, you're allowed to shoot an airgun on your property everywhere, but you have a legal obligation to ensure that no pellet leaves your property. Sounds very reasonable to me...

 

[nemesisincanada]

I use to shoot my air rifle in my parents back yard from the age of 12. Had a nice 50 yard range. That was back in the UK. Never any problems.

 

[Bowie]

Make a range in your basement.

 

[TheCoachZed]

Always call the city clerk or read the bylaws yourself. The police will just tell you what they want you to believe. A local cop told me I wasn't allowed to hunt inside city limits. A call to the city clerk's office cleared that one up...

 

[SoBored]

Read the bylaws, more than likely it isn't permitted, it's a pretty standard thing. Then do like Bowie said and make a range in your basement. Even if it isn't against the bylaws you probably run a good chance at having the police visit you if you're seen outside with a "gun".

If you're still bored you can sing the national anthem but mumble the "true north strong and free" part.

The video games sounds pretty good to me right now actually.

 

[5440fight]

If you're still bored you can sing the national anthem but mumble the "true north strong and free" part.

The video games sounds pretty good to me right now actually.

Awesome.

 

[mr.e moose]

Did you ask for his badge number and request that statement in writing?Perhaps this was only part of the hype for the release of the Call of Duty game?

 

[guntech]

BB guns are very inaccurate and not very powerful using a round steel ball in a smooth tube. They are not considered firearms under federal law but your local municipal law may affect your use.

You can shoot inside at small targets using a thick blanket as a hanging backstop.