Cleaning Guns in Back Yard?

Hjaalmarch · Apr 17, 2015

Probably an obvious question, but I was just wondering.

I live in Baltimore, got a rowhouse with a decent sized back yard. I have a neighbor on each side that, if they were in their yard, could look over and see me in my backyard.

Could I legally do some gun maintenance and/or cleaning in my backyard? Something tells me 'no', but what if I talked to them beforehand and said 'I'm just going to clean some of my guns, please don't call the cops on me'? Does that have a possibility of working?

Name Taken · Apr 17, 2015

Nothing illegal about it as long as you don't point or threaten anyone with them however I wouldn't recommend it.

You don't want other folks who maybe walking past knowing you have guns in the home. Or at least I don't.

Gryphon · Apr 17, 2015

If they are legally owned, and you don't mind advertising to your neighbors you have them, and you want to avoid the smell of Hoppes No. 9 permeating your house - go for it! Just don't discharge any of them or point them toward anyone in what might be considered a threatening manner. I prefer discretion, but I have been known to clean a few firearms on the back deck in nice weather.

traveller · Apr 17, 2015

Why would you want to exhibit that you have expensive items in your house ?

Bob A · Apr 17, 2015

It's not illegal to clean guns, especially on your own property. (Yet).

The question is, do you want your neighbors to know about your guns?

Gambler · Apr 17, 2015

Build a cardboard fort first and do it in there.

Second Amendment · Apr 17, 2015

I agree with all above that thinks advertising that you have guns is not a good idea. I just moved and made a point of "secretly" getting the guns, ammo, and the safe in the house.

DC-W · Apr 17, 2015

It's entirely legal. Whether or not you want to risk advertising your ownership of firearms is up to you.

IANAL

danb · Apr 17, 2015

Be sure and do it on your dirt bike, you'll be fine.

traveller said:
Why would you want to exhibit that you have expensive items in your house ?

^^ this

protegeV · Apr 17, 2015

Gambler said:
Build a cardboard fort first and do it in there.

dogbone · Apr 17, 2015

When I lived in Baltimore City, I didn't even feel safe keeping my firearms in my own home, much less cleaning them in the backyard. To be truthful, I was living in Pigtown, not one of the nicer areas. Baltimore is a "block by block" sort of place. Cleaning firearms in your backyard may be just fine or could be one boneheaded idea. You're the best judge of how well it would work in your block.

I decided to move 20 miles north and now feel perfectly comfortable cleaning my guns on the front porch.

iH8DemLibz · Apr 17, 2015

traveller said:
Why would you want to exhibit that you have expensive items in your house ?

And

Stoveman · Apr 17, 2015

Second Amendment said:
I agree with all above that thinks advertising that you have guns is not a good idea. I just moved and made a point of "secretly" getting the guns, ammo, and the safe in the house.

How big was the safe?

Wendigo · Apr 17, 2015

Second Amendment said:
I agree with all above that thinks advertising that you have guns is not a good idea. I just moved and made a point of "secretly" getting the guns, ammo, and the safe in the house.

Lol, what do you do when you go to the range?

zoostation · Apr 17, 2015

Not illegal but not a good idea.

You really do want to clean your guns in a well-ventilated area though.

traveller · Apr 17, 2015

Wendigo said:
Lol, what do you do when you go to the range?

The range ? He goes to Cello practice.

rickyp · Apr 17, 2015

Think about this. It is with in your rights to clean your firearms on your deck. But if your anti-gun neighbors decide to "SWAT" you saying you pointed a gun at them, what do you think the police will do and who would they believe!

Mr H · Apr 17, 2015

Stoveman said:
How big was the safe?

Don't you mean the "dog house"?? :innocent0

clandestine · Apr 17, 2015

Get a parts washer from harbor freight. Buy aviation simple green and add hot water. You won't find a more thorough way to clean your guns.

Use an air compressor to dry it off, or Ballistol & water mix to coat the mrletal till the moisture evaporates.

paperwork351 · Apr 17, 2015

Didn't a member have his house robbed after cleaning outside?

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