Washington County Shooting Handgun/Rifle on Private Property

cms1528 · Aug 16, 2020

Could someone provide the rules with regard to firing a handgun/rifle on your personal property. Specifically how far away do you have to be from an occupied structure, such as a neighbor in rural Washington County, MD?

ccarson · Aug 16, 2020

I think it is 150 yards from another dwelling or about 300 Cubits

John from MD · Aug 16, 2020

150 yards unless you have the permission of the owner. This is a hunting reg but county cops will cite it as a shooting reg so you might as well follow it.

Lane Meyer · Aug 16, 2020

As previously stated, 150 yards is a hunting regulation. I have been unable to find anything specific to target shooting. I have spoken to DNR who said it is not their concern if I’m not hunting, and my county (Cecil) sheriff’s office who told me that my question should go to DNR. Clear as mud. 150 yards would be the best bet to err on the side of caution. Obviously a suitable backstop is a requirement. If you have unpleasant neighbors, they could cause you a hassle even at 150+ yards. I’ve read many anecdotes about officers coming out, deeming everything safe, and leaving with no fuss. I’ve read a few where the officer is less friendly. I have not found any examples of someone being charged. I suspect it comes down to general attitude of the responding department & officers as well as your attitude when they arrive.

cms1528 · Aug 16, 2020

I thought it might be 150 yards possibly as it seems the basic standard around the state.

Grampa G · Aug 19, 2020

My neighbor’s house is about 60 yards from where I shoot. Had an sheriff deputy visit one time due to a safety complaint and after looking around he said we were GTO and he’d inform central to ignore further calls. That day we were out in the yard using handguns and the neighboring house is located to our 7 o’clock

From the back porch a target backstop is 50 yrds out but a block garage deflects some of the sound away from they.

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