Can I shoot on my own land?

[Archeryrob]

Glad they are "your" neighbors and not mine. Maybe add fireworks next time.

 

[Blacksmith101]

The neighbors are probably jealous because they don't have a range and want you to invite them over so they can shoot too.

 

[JoeyBones32]

Hi there, just moved to washington county, trying to find out what the laws here are. basically i want to know if i can shoot on my own property, i own 20 acres, have lots of space. but when i go googling about this topic, i see only mentions on hunting laws, i just want to shoot targets, is that allowed?

I live outside Smithsburg and shoot on my farm all the time. Do your thing and welcome to worshington counny

 

[dannyp]

Every county has certain ordinances and laws. Some say you have to be a certain amount of distance from a public road, etc.

so true , i'm in baltimore co. , the " metropolitan line " is about two miles north of me , had people move in acrossed the street , called the police every time they heard a shot , moved six months later .

 

[dannyp]

Sorry to disappoint, but your source is garbage. The first page reads like a page taken from a bottom of the barrel legal firm trying to drum up business.

"Outside of a gun range, is absolutely illegal."

Absolutely false.

this , every jurisdiction has it's own rules , the police quit showing up when the crazy neighbor kept calling .

 

[ROBAR35]

Howard County has a county wide ordinance against it but it is loosely enforced out here in the west end of the county. YMMV

 

[noddaz]

*snip*

And remember, when transporting your firearm,, it has to be "As far back in the vehicle as possible"

I typically tie mine to the rear bumper,, as to adhere to the letter of the law.

What? No dedicated trailer for transporting your firearms?
lol
But back to the topic. I am glad the OP has enough land to shoot on. A backyard in AA County just isn't enough.

 

[RFBfromDE]

We shoot on our land and I am between Fairplay and Sharpsburg. It depends on your neighbors. I have a few farms the famer will not let us shoot a gun on because crazy Montgomery County people that moved up call 911 every time they hear a shot. Personally, if it were me, I'd just shoot more until they come talk to me like a grown man or woman.

It's your dirt, as long as you're being safe from not endangering them. .

…and wearing a mask?

 

[308Scout]

…and wearing a mask?

Those offended by the non-masked in WashCo generally find themselves packing up and heading back to general points south/southeast of the county.