Right! I've got to BZ my 450 and exercise my 50 cal barrels from Bear Creek. Probably should cycle the other ones too, now that I think of it.
Private property shooting in Calvert
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Right! I've got to BZ my 450 and exercise my 50 cal barrels from Bear Creek. Probably should cycle the other ones too, now that I think of it.
I figured suppressors would come up, as well as the FU mentality. It's best not to deliberately annoy if you can help it, then they won't be pushing for new legislation or local ordinances. This is the way to win in the long run.
Practically speaking, one thing you can do now (while you're waiting for your F4 form to clear the ATF) that will make a HUGE difference, is shooting through a piece of culvert. It's what they do at some outdoor MD ranges.
In addition, if your wife doesn't mind (hehe) you can open a window inside your house, set up a shooting table INSIDE the house, and position your barrel a few feet back from the window. I have a friend in WV that does that with his 22LR to shoot woodchucks without bothering the neighbors. He's in a regular subdivision with farm land behind him. I'm not sure if the concussion from a large bore rifle could break the glass.
I'm not sure, but I think it may even be legal to have a shooting range inside your house (e.g. basement) even when you're less than the 150 foot minimum from other houses. That I am uncertain of. Obviously you would want to make it as soundproof as you can and check with officials. I used to shoot my 22 pistol with reduced loads at a backstop I placed inside my fireplace. No one could hear it so I never worried about it.
Practically speaking, one thing you can do now (while you're waiting for your F4 form to clear the ATF) that will make a HUGE difference, is shooting through a piece of culvert. It's what they do at some outdoor MD ranges.
In addition, if your wife doesn't mind (hehe) you can open a window inside your house, set up a shooting table INSIDE the house, and position your barrel a few feet back from the window. I have a friend in WV that does that with his 22LR to shoot woodchucks without bothering the neighbors. He's in a regular subdivision with farm land behind him. I'm not sure if the concussion from a large bore rifle could break the glass.
I'm not sure, but I think it may even be legal to have a shooting range inside your house (e.g. basement) even when you're less than the 150 foot minimum from other houses. That I am uncertain of. Obviously you would want to make it as soundproof as you can and check with officials. I used to shoot my 22 pistol with reduced loads at a backstop I placed inside my fireplace. No one could hear it so I never worried about it.
- Nov 5, 2018
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Thats essentially what we shoot through on my farm. I want all of my neighbors to be happy if possible, even though the closest is just under a mile away. And with the vast distance with 20 acres in Calvert that guy is a Land Baron, but one should strive to make reasonable accommodations to keep the peace.
Outta Air
Active Member
If it was equipment you were using on/for your property they'd complain about it. If it was kids being kids they'd complain about it or dogs being dogs. Some people, no matter what you say or do or try simply won't accept it so they play victims, even if it is legal. Had the same problem with neighbors with my AIR RIFLES & deputies called a couple times but to no avail. Total bafoons!!!
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TEN-X
Member
Same problem
We have 18 acres in Calvert Co. Back in the late 90's I had a P in the A neighbor who called the police everytime I fired a round. The State and Sheriff's Dept. said I was not breaking the law and left. One Dep. suggested I put up a sign stating that " The Range was Hot". About the 10th time a young Tac guy showed up for the complaint. I told him the neighbor was just being vindictive. He had a "talk" with her and the problem stopped. I would try to document that you reached out to them and they would not respond. I would just keep doing what your doing. I don't believe you are violating the noise ordinance. You might also want to have a conversation with an attorney so that you are sure of your rights. Good luck
Mike
We have 18 acres in Calvert Co. Back in the late 90's I had a P in the A neighbor who called the police everytime I fired a round. The State and Sheriff's Dept. said I was not breaking the law and left. One Dep. suggested I put up a sign stating that " The Range was Hot". About the 10th time a young Tac guy showed up for the complaint. I told him the neighbor was just being vindictive. He had a "talk" with her and the problem stopped. I would try to document that you reached out to them and they would not respond. I would just keep doing what your doing. I don't believe you are violating the noise ordinance. You might also want to have a conversation with an attorney so that you are sure of your rights. Good luck
Mike
Mike Evans is a narcissistic a-hole dim0crap. I don't trust him, nor Tim Cameron (RINO) in St. Mary's. Watch your back.
Most troopers aren't bad, unless you get a young prick.
OP bought 21 acres. He didn't buy a 2 acre lot in a subdivision next to another 2acre lot next to another 2 acre lot etc. He's at least 150 yrds away from the neighbors house enjoying a perfectly legal activity on his own property. Not exactly next door.
jjjefferson
Member
Feel your pain with neighbors and uncalled for complaints about your range on your property. Please don't put cow or other animal manure to cause smell, until or if you get shut down by the court. All those ideas ppl have proposed might be good for revenge but have no place in common practice of demonstrating how a good neighbor coexists. The times you shoot is a big positive and anything done to reduce noise and promote safety is neighborly and shows common sense.
My neighbor, a renter from Australia, was walking her dog one sunday afternoon and said, 'hey, john wayne where are you guns?' As I was taking my cowboy cart out of my car while still dressed in my cowboy action shooting outfit of western clothes, hat, boots and spurs. I said here in the travel bags would you like to see them? Not really, but am curious. So I put on my gun belt and holsters, took the Six shooters out, carefully and deliberately showing empty and holstering. Walking over to her porch where she was now sitting, upholstered one and again demo MT and handed one to her. Bloody good I've never touched a gun before. And even asked if I had bullets, yes in the car, but not while we have the guns, later when I put the guns away I'll bring some over. I also showed her my lever and shotguns. Bottom line she commented on my cautiousness with safe/MT and how she just now changed her mind on America's love of guns, from OMG danger to they might be ok if shown respect of them.
My neighbor, a renter from Australia, was walking her dog one sunday afternoon and said, 'hey, john wayne where are you guns?' As I was taking my cowboy cart out of my car while still dressed in my cowboy action shooting outfit of western clothes, hat, boots and spurs. I said here in the travel bags would you like to see them? Not really, but am curious. So I put on my gun belt and holsters, took the Six shooters out, carefully and deliberately showing empty and holstering. Walking over to her porch where she was now sitting, upholstered one and again demo MT and handed one to her. Bloody good I've never touched a gun before. And even asked if I had bullets, yes in the car, but not while we have the guns, later when I put the guns away I'll bring some over. I also showed her my lever and shotguns. Bottom line she commented on my cautiousness with safe/MT and how she just now changed her mind on America's love of guns, from OMG danger to they might be ok if shown respect of them.
I live in N. Carroll County as well. I hear shooting everyday and I love it. I have an air rifle range setup in my backyard. I am in a subdivision, but if I could I would shoot my rifles too.
Doco Overboard
Ultimate Member
Why don't you just move to the other side of your farm instead of jumping through a lot of tire hoops to keep everyone happy?
About 500 ft could really be as closer than you are to the target to the other persons house for an average home built range.
I'm a gun owner and avid shooter and would be asking the same question to myself before I even built a bench.
And, I live on a farm.
- May 4, 2008
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Bulldoze a berm.
Living in Calvert and we hear gunfire so frequently that even my children can recognize it. My 5 year old son can even estimate caliber.
Shooting is so common in this county I cannot imagine you would have any issues if law enforcement were to be contacted repeatedly. I shoot a bit further south than you OP but I have "brought the noise" many a time and never had an issue. We live down here for purposes such as this so give 'em hell and don't back down!
Shooting is so common in this county I cannot imagine you would have any issues if law enforcement were to be contacted repeatedly. I shoot a bit further south than you OP but I have "brought the noise" many a time and never had an issue. We live down here for purposes such as this so give 'em hell and don't back down!
onedash
Ultimate Member
150 yards in the country is the same as 150 yards in the city. I'm not suggesting he stop shooting or that he did anything wrong.
jt2100r
Active Member
If you want to add smoke I'll bring some black powder weapons.
Sirex
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I like the idea of the tires lined up like a giant sound baffle. I have seen that before. At Hap Baker in Carroll county they have shooting boxes you put your barrel/muzzle in to muffle some of the blast. Maybe build a gun box and spray it with rubberized undercoating to help deaden the sound? I would kinda make notes of all the compromises you have tried to make, along with noting any interactions you've had with him. Log the times you shoot. That way if the complaints escalate you have some kind of reference for the LEOs.
I live in central Carroll county, and I am just inside the city line, in a small tucked away townhome community. I can't even legally shoot airsoft or BB guns on my property. However, across the tracks, about 1/4 mile away, there is a farm where the shoot sometimes. Kinda freaked my wife out at first. I told her not to worry about it, as we are in the country, but she asked, "What if we have bullets whizzing by the house???" I jokingly told her to return fire. She has gotten used to it, as most neighbors have, but we have some newer ones who swing a bit left and seem a little bothered by it, although I trued to assure them it is normal, we are far enough away, and its nothing to worry about. I just wish they'd invite me over to shoot over there, lol.
I live in central Carroll county, and I am just inside the city line, in a small tucked away townhome community. I can't even legally shoot airsoft or BB guns on my property. However, across the tracks, about 1/4 mile away, there is a farm where the shoot sometimes. Kinda freaked my wife out at first. I told her not to worry about it, as we are in the country, but she asked, "What if we have bullets whizzing by the house???" I jokingly told her to return fire. She has gotten used to it, as most neighbors have, but we have some newer ones who swing a bit left and seem a little bothered by it, although I trued to assure them it is normal, we are far enough away, and its nothing to worry about. I just wish they'd invite me over to shoot over there, lol.
solarpower44
Active Member
A long ago, i have helped a friend build a simple 7x7 barrier using 2x4s and sheetrocks and some sound barrier forms and they worked great.
It does two things, it blocks your neighbor's view so he can't see you when you are shooting, and it redirects and absorbs sounds energy away from him.
It does two things, it blocks your neighbor's view so he can't see you when you are shooting, and it redirects and absorbs sounds energy away from him.
Few years ago my friend live in Odenton/Crofton area (AA county) which has 3 acres land, his neighbor complaining about the loud while shooting and the cop show up, so the only think the cop said that he just want to make sure everything safe and ok ,and my friend may do what ever he wants in his property,, Just being nice with your neighbor no problem
- Feb 2, 2016
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I wonder if an 8-16" cardboard sonotube lined w/ the same foam used in gun cases to suppress sound would work. This would be lite weight and perhaps easily usable/storeable in a garage setup.
ralph.mclean
GOC (Grumpy Old Cop)
Put up some six inch pine trees along the property line, and tell them that, one day, those will act as a noise buffer...
