Legal Issues in Pennsylvania

mooski · 12-25-2005, 01:11 PM

I was wondering if it is legal to target shoot with a shotgun on my own property in Pennsylvania
thanks you

JimPic · 12-25-2005, 01:33 PM

Depends on the local ordinances -check your local laws.

mooski · 12-25-2005, 02:08 PM

i dont know where to find that information....do you know any websites that may tell me?

DennyF · 12-25-2005, 03:43 PM

Check with whatever municipality you live in, to see if they have an ordinance against shooting onyour own property. Chances are if you live in a rural township and have no close neighbors, it may not be illegal to target shoot on your own land.

mooski · 12-26-2005, 09:04 AM

thanks, will look into that

livbucks · 12-26-2005, 09:21 AM

You can't shoot at random during hunting seasons. That is the only regulation I am aware of by the GC. Local ordinances cover the rest. I know a few people who have ranges on their property, but they live in the country, away from development.

BTBowhunter · 12-26-2005, 05:08 PM

You can shoot at your residence or camp during the season as long as you are within close proximity to the house(I think it's 200 yards).
I think it also says you must have a suitable backstop.

What you need to worry about more is the local ordinances. Some more populated municipalities have ordinances prohibiting the discharge of any deadly weapons.

usajag · 12-28-2005, 02:22 PM

talk to your local municipality. Most boroughs will have an ordinance prevented it because they are more city like by nature, if you live in a township in a rural area you likley would not have an ordinance preventing it. I doubt you will find any state laws on the subject since you really only have a question about where is it permissible to discharge a firearm. I know plenty of people who target shoot in there back yards but of course they live on the back forty somewhere.