Can I Shoot A Handgun At Targets In My Backyard In Oakland, California

[hamsan415]

My question involves criminal law for the state of: California

If the bullet never leaves my property and is aimed at targets, is it legal to shoot at targets in my backyard?

[Baystategirl]

My question involves criminal law for the state of: California

If the bullet never leaves my property and is aimed at targets, is it legal to shoot at targets in my backyard?

Ahh...no.

Most towns/city have laws against firing a weapon within the city limits.

[blueeagle]

I do it all the time, but I live in Texas. We love our second amendment.

[Happy Trails]

http://www.dragunov.net/bay_area_ranges.htm

[cdwjava]

My question involves criminal law for the state of: California

If the bullet never leaves my property and is aimed at targets, is it legal to shoot at targets in my backyard?

No. There are oh so many state lawsw that are potentially violated here. But, here is the easiest one from the Oakland Municipal Code:

9.36.080 Firing of projectile weapons and discharge of firearms.

It is unlawful for any person to at any time fire or discharge, or cause to be fired or discharged, any firearm or any projectile weapon as defined in this chapter, within the limits of the city.

http://municipalcodes.lexisnexis.com/codes/oakland/


- Carl

[blueeagle]

Is it the same way in Texas, Carl? I've been target practicing with my .50 caliber Desert Eagle for year, and I've never got into trouble.

[cdwjava]

Is it the same way in Texas, Carl? I've been target practicing with my .50 caliber Desert Eagle for year, and I've never got into trouble.

Are you in the city limits? If you were my neighbor, I'd be a little concerned!

- Carl

[cyjeff]

Is it the same way in Texas, Carl? I've been target practicing with my .50 caliber Desert Eagle for year, and I've never got into trouble.

I think it is okay as long as you only aim at liberals.

[blueeagle]

Are you in the city limits? If you were my neighbor, I'd be a little concerned!

- Carl

As he should be. My neighbor is a pervert who likes to beat women.

[blueeagle]

I think it is okay as long as you only aim at liberals.

Liberals, Neo-cons, sex offenders, far-right fanatics, far-left commies, etc.

I used to be a bleeding heart liberal, but I got mugged... by reality. Now I'm just a libertarian.