ralph.mclean
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Walk over to the farm when they are shooting, and ask if they need any help. Maybe they'll be neighborly...
Private property shooting in Calvert
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Walk over to the farm when they are shooting, and ask if they need any help. Maybe they'll be neighborly...
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This reminds me of the similar problem Duffys gun room in Sparks Md, Baltimore County incurred. Im friends with the owner. I went go High School with in fact. I graduated 1976, he around the same time.
Sometime later he became the owner of Duffys Gun Room retail gun store and repair shop. Thus he also had an outdoor shooting range down the street from his shop, which at the time was considered to be out in the country, though not far from suburbia -( Hunt Valley). He was able to work on guns and take to his range close by to test fire and pleasure shooting. Wouldn't you know it before too long he too started to get complaints same as you. His position was you people move into the country where it is commonplace to shoot, then you complain about hearing the noise as if you had decided to stay in suburbia. In essence, your bitching has forced these one sided laws because the county looks at future growth of communities and stores. Future development equals more tax base for the county! Money controls everything. People forget the importance of our second amendment and need to accept the importance of these rights, but in the end, gun owners seem to lose more times than not.
This reminds me of the similar problem Duffys gun room in Sparks Md, Baltimore County incurred. Im friends with the owner. I went go High School with in fact. I graduated 1976, he around the same time.
Sometime later he became the owner of Duffys Gun Room retail gun store and repair shop. Thus he also had an outdoor shooting range down the street from his shop, which at the time was considered to be out in the country, though not far from suburbia -( Hunt Valley). He was able to work on guns and take to his range close by to test fire and pleasure shooting. Wouldn't you know it before too long he too started to get complaints same as you. His position was you people move into the country where it is commonplace to shoot, then you complain about hearing the noise as if you had decided to stay in suburbia. In essence, your bitching has forced these one sided laws because the county looks at future growth of communities and stores. Future development equals more tax base for the county! Money controls everything. People forget the importance of our second amendment and need to accept the importance of these rights, but in the end, gun owners seem to lose more times than not.
Frickn Yahoo
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- May 19, 2018
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Thanks everyone for the responses. Due to the increase in ammo prices, this is giving me some time to evaluate my range rather than using it. Im going to look into moving further back, away from this neighbor. That way he cant "see my rifles barrels".
I called the local sheriffs office and was told if your 150yds away from his house, they cant tell me to stop. If homeowner requests a decibel check, they will bring a meter out. Anything above 65 decibels at his receiving property line, is noise violation and i have to stop/move further away.
Now the question is if his property line is 450ft away from where i take my shots, does a .308 carry over 65d at his line
I called the local sheriffs office and was told if your 150yds away from his house, they cant tell me to stop. If homeowner requests a decibel check, they will bring a meter out. Anything above 65 decibels at his receiving property line, is noise violation and i have to stop/move further away.
Now the question is if his property line is 450ft away from where i take my shots, does a .308 carry over 65d at his line
Guess that would require you discharging said caliber during the sound test (hint, hint) ! 
Frickn Yahoo
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- May 19, 2018
- 26
Guess that would require you discharging said caliber during the sound test (hint, hint) !
that caliber being .22lr? lol
LOL, if you have a S&W M&P 15-22, that’d be perfect - looks just like an AR and I can see your neighbors head explode when the Deputy Sheriff is packing the sound meter back in its case shaking his head at that neighbor for wasting his time 
FrankOceanXray
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- Oct 29, 2008
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I wonder what law enforcement agency has a forensic sound measuring device for such a charge to ever be worth the court time. They attack alcohol testing and it's needs for chain of custody, maintenance, records, user training, etc. A sound meter?
Thanks everyone for the responses. Due to the increase in ammo prices, this is giving me some time to evaluate my range rather than using it. Im going to look into moving further back, away from this neighbor. That way he cant "see my rifles barrels".
I called the local sheriffs office and was told if your 150yds away from his house, they cant tell me to stop. If homeowner requests a decibel check, they will bring a meter out. Anything above 65 decibels at his receiving property line, is noise violation and i have to stop/move further away.
Now the question is if his property line is 450ft away from where i take my shots, does a .308 carry over 65d at his line
I know a few deputies in Calvert. if your 150 yards away , and you have the proper back stop. there is nothing your neighbor can do. make sure the muzzle are facing away from your neighbors. and the noise will travel away from him. I have heard several stories like yours over the years. if you do your part the police will tell the neighbor to pack sand !! there is no reason if you have the land and a proper back stop , that you cant shoot on your own property!! and the sheriff's department will back you up !!
Biggfoot44
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- Aug 2, 2009
- 33,199
The proximity law is to dwelling . The noise law is at Your property line .
lowoncash
Baned
This is a very valid point. Measuring sound is a science in itself. Local governments may not be able to meet a defined noise measurement procedure and prove it in court.
However it may end up being an expensive argument to win.
Or it may be an expensive proposition for a neighbor to measure and prove.
kaliroger
Active Member
A Sound measuring device is not that expensive, so my guess is most places will have it.
Damn, I was stationed in Charleston twice, 86 to 90, 92 to 96 or so, I remember shooting and buying guns and ammo there.
Park ranger
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- Dec 6, 2015
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No they are very expensive, but you can get an ap for you phone as a general gauge. But today the wind was 65 dB.
Gunner220
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- Jul 24, 2012
- 47
Didn't read the entire thread so apologies if this is a repeat - Invite them to shoot !
Matlack
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- Dec 15, 2008
- 8,558
Decibel reader can be purchased for under $20. That might save you from having to move your range and know before they call the cops.
bigdv
Ultimate Member
I feel your pain. I am born and raised in Calvert. I live in Huntingtown in a subdivision. No one in my neighborhood is from Calvert. Certain people in my neighborhood complain about all the shooting. They make comments like "its fully automatic machine gun fire!" My neighborhood like every neighborhood in Calvert backs up to multiple farms. People are always shooting. Never bothers me and also adds some camouflage to anybody else shooting. The police have had to tell my neighbors unless they are within 150 yards of your house it is legal. My advice is just be nice to your neighbor but please continue shooting and don't give in! These are our rights!!!!!
Frickn Yahoo
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- May 19, 2018
- 26
appreciate the response! I don't plan on giving it, just looking to see what others been thru. A officer on the phone told me a officer can come out with a decibel meter and check, but if I'm 150yds away from a structure i wouldn't be in violation of the ordnance. Who knows, only time will tell
Sounds like you might needs to invite some Hooligans down for a field trip!
I’ve never been along on a Sunday morning shoot, but I understand the guys can make a little noise and a lotta smoke.
I’ve never been along on a Sunday morning shoot, but I understand the guys can make a little noise and a lotta smoke.
Amen, I don't have that problem. Thank the Lord.
I live on front or a SD, next to two SS retirees, and a few military heroes.
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