Yeah, any weapon on base can get you in a world of trouble.
I live in a rural subdivision,and I have a 2 3/4 acre lot with an acre of woods behind the house and an open field after that. I have a 100 yard driveway that I stand in and shoot towards the back. When I shoot at 60 yards, I'm about halfway down the drive, and traffic is going by. Haven't had any problems yet, but then again, this is rural west Tennessee.
Still, I'd hate to have my release malfunction or acidentally release during the draw if I lived in town.