Can You Shoot a Pellet Gun in Your Own Yard

[lawfacts]

Is it legal for a homeowner to shoot a pellet gun in their own back yard, in San Bernadino County?

[Mr. Knowitall]

If they're shooting at wildlife, they should read this. For shooting at birds, you can also run afoul of federal law if they're migratory birds.

Beyond that, there are laws and ordinances that relate to the use of a pellet or BB gun causing injury, and against discharging them toward a residence. BB and pellet guns are largely classified as firearms, despite a lower muzzle velocity or being fired by air pressure, and thus it is important to verify that you're not violating a restriction on where you discharge a pellet gun. The local police department may be willing to advise you, based upon the location of your yard and the specifications of the pellet gun.