This person also shoots automatic firearms and what sounds like a high caliper weapon in the day time. He supposedly is not too stable and has been known to be paranoid of terrorist in the woods surrounding his house and has taken pictures of all cars in the surrounding rural area.
2007-12-26 12:03:14 · 7 answers · asked by mr patriot 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
This is something that varies based on where you live. I live in a town that prohibits discharging firearms in the town limits. If you live in the country, laws may be different based on whether you live in a township or in an unincorporated area of the county.
If his discharging a firearm bothers you, call your local police department and complain.
2007-12-26 12:14:10 · answer #1 · answered by Mark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Taking pictures of all the cars in the hood is perfectly legal. However, discharging the firearms at night (or any time at all) can be considered "Disturbing The Peace". It sounds like you're in a rural area where discharging firearms is acceptable and possibly even to be expected to a certain degree. You should at least file a report with your local authorities to ensure that they are aware of the activities of this unstable neighbor. They will be able to determine if further action is warranted.
2007-12-26 20:19:59 · answer #2 · answered by Tripod T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a rural area, and so you need to check with the governing agency of the area (usually a county I suspect). Most cities have rules against it but most counties do not.
As a note my brother and I use to do target practice at midnight at my fathers ranch. Of course we were hoping the caretaker we fired that still lived on the property would get angry and leave due to the noise but we were perfectly within our rights to shoot on our own property at night.
2007-12-26 20:07:47 · answer #3 · answered by netjr 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You need to check and see where the "no fire" areas are. Generally these are in areas with a high enough concentration of residents that shooting a gun could be a problem. No fire areas are not just inside city limits.
2007-12-26 21:12:36 · answer #4 · answered by murigenii 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is illegal in city limits due to gun control and noise ordinances. However, if you do not live within city limits and are not subject to city ordinances, it is not likely that this is illegal. However, every county is different, and it wouldn't hurt to express your concern to the county sheriff's office. Call their non-emergency line and ask them a question or two. They need to be casually aware of his activities for future reference.
2007-12-26 20:09:26 · answer #5 · answered by KeriAnnie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your local law enforcement agency. (Sherriff or police) There are many rule regarded weapons. Check and be sure to report any incidents.
2007-12-26 20:12:49 · answer #6 · answered by D J 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check with your local law enforcement authorities.
2007-12-26 20:11:08 · answer #7 · answered by hamrrfan 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋