Goddamn lax gun laws

[Beth]

These kids are behind my house discharging real killing bullets into a dirt pile in the property behind my house
And hey! it is legal! Real good, a teen fucks up, hits my window, kills me or my kids, no big deal. Hey!

I think we are too damn lax in this type of situation and it pisses me off.

[dave_a]

Originally Posted by Beth

These kids are behind my house discharging real killing bullets into a dirt pile in the property behind my house
And hey! it is legal! Real good, a teen fucks up, hits my window, kills me or my kids, no big deal. Hey!

I think we are too damn lax in this type of situation and it pisses me off.

How sure are you it's legal?

While gun ownership laws are generally lax, gun discharge laws generally are not.

[Beth]

Originally Posted by dave_a

How sure are you it's legal?

While gun ownership laws are generally lax, gun discharge laws generally are not.

I am assuming it is, but I called 911 and they are sending an officer out. We live in the unincororated part of the county. City laws do not always apply out here in the country.

[dave_a]

Originally Posted by Beth

I am assuming it is, but I called 911 and they are sending an officer out. We live in the unincororated part of the county. City laws do not always apply out here in the country.

These laws regarding discharing a firearm are generally set by the munincipality so it's impossible for me to say offhand what the regs in your corner of the world are, but in general the laws seem to reflect the idea that nothing can be discharged if there is property within the normal range of the round unless an impenetrable backdrop (like a large birm) is used.

As an example a friend of mine lives in a rural area and has 25 acres with no neighbors to the rear for miles. He used to be able to fire anything he wanted. A subdivision went up on the opposite side of the street and now it is shotgun only due to the shorter distance such rounds can travel.

I am interested in how far this neighbor is from your property and what the cops have to say about the situation.

While I am definitely pro gun rights, I am not for irresponsible use in any way.

[Beth]

Well, there is no gun law in this state and no county ordinance regarding to this. It is absolutely legal. The deputy said that they are in their rights thanks to the blasted NRA and gun lobbying.

[Beth]

Oh, they were firing about 150 feet away from my house.

[dave_a]

Originally Posted by Beth

Well, there is no gun law in this state and no county ordinance regarding to this. It is absolutely legal. The deputy said that they are in their rights thanks to the blasted NRA and gun lobbying.

How far away from you are they? I can believe there is no law at the county level if you live in a rural area where properties are far apart.