I shoot down my drive way, into my garage. I live in town and although I have a big back yard with a wooden fence, I don't think it would be safe to shoot back there. I have a perfect 25 yd range in my drive way. The west side is lined with 15 ft bushes, and most of the east side is my house...very safe and very little wind. Only problem is if you miss the tartget completly....you usually break something or ruin an arrow.