I shot in the back yard, nothing behind me. Not to sound like a party pooper but I don't think the front yard is the best place especially with people about and houses next door. Accidents do happen and if an arrow did deflect or a release malfunctioned even though not intentionalit could end up serious. Sorry, can't go with the flow on this one. But it is sucky that the persons couldn't walk up and talk to youin person.