Shooting in the back yaaaard ISSUES?

[elh0102]

Most of our situations are unique to our location and circumstances. I'll offer one thought to those dealing with an HOA. Do some research and give thought to your response before either ignoring it, or telling them to pound sand. Laws vary regarding HOA authority, and actions they can take. I believe that most states grant the right of recording a lien by the HOA, and, with court approval, can institute foreclosure under the lien. This is usually subject to existing mortgages on record. But, and here is where it gets scary, some states grant a super priority lien position to the HOA, giving it the ability to be a huge issue. A senior mortgagee would probably step in and satisfy the HOA before allowing it's lien to be wiped out, but it would probably also place the home owner's mortgage in default. So, it's worth a call to your lawyer.

 

[aldea6]

So has your neighbors asked why you mow your lawn every day…..in winter?

That's it !!! I tell them I use my tractor to transport some logs ....a lot of logs .

 

[nobody1]

I agree, take the HOA seriously.
They can inflict a lot of pain and even take your house if you do not pay dues, fines, etc.

 

[qball]

A bit of side track from the thread but everyone b!tch about HOA till they need one. Friend of mine lives in rural areas for many years, it was beautiful and quiet........until one jacka$$ moved in and built a dirt track on the property and invited his motorcycle club over all the time for dirt track racing parties. HOA may be a pain but far less pain than when "THAT GUY" moves into the neighborhood! Typically they won't buy in HOA areas because they can't be "THAT GUY"!

Biggest issue I had with my HOA so far as been one of my bushes in the front yard is growing into the side walk and obstructing side walk. I can deal with that with my clipper, I can hear a pin drop at night but down side to that is I can't shoot all the time.

 

[Doc C.]

We did get a little off topic. This thread is a sobering reminder that not all of us are blessed to live in a rural area or own enough
property to shoot safely, and anytime we want.
I admire the dedication that the OP and all the others have shown to this sport.
Do what you must, appease those who oppose, or just hide if you have to.
Just keep shooting.
Luck.

Doc

 

[Deleted 45061]

I shoot at the range or in the forest. For me, it is an effort to even find the space to shoot in the forest. Being heavily forested, finding 100 yards to film is VERY hard.

 

[FIDI_G]

Well I ordered a moderator hopefully it will be quite enough to not ruffle any more feathers with the neighbors. Im also going to put up some no tresspassing signs.

 

[FIDI_G]

I shoot at the range or in the forest. For me, it is an effort to even find the space to shoot in the forest. Being heavily forested, finding 100 yards to film is VERY hard.

My yard was the only reason I got a PCP in the first place. I wanted to plink in my backyard with out having to go anywhere. So if I have to make a few changes to inorder to accomodate a few neighbors thats not a big deal. It will be a few bucks well spent if this doest escalate.

 

[Trucker3573]

It’s legal….carry on.

 

[Bud-sc]

Yeah you will probably need to put up a fence around your property. Your lucky you have the opportunity to do so before things get out of hand. The Karen's and Kevin's usually get there way. If it means getting the laws changed to fit there needs. I know I seen this happened in our neighborhood where I live. Where I live forget putting up a fence the police use drones to spy on you and they have listening "ears" listening for anything sounding like "gunshots". Use a nail gun in my neighborhood for 5 minutes you have the police knocking. Makes this worse is this is SC!!! When I first moved into the neighborhood no one cared about shooting air rifles in the back yard. Then everyone moved out and new people from the northern areas moved in everything changed overnight. My neighborhood has never been a HOA and never will be but we have people here who thinks they are in charge will "write you up" or call police on you in a heart beat. They ride around on there golf carts at 6 am every morning trying to find any city ordinances that are broken. So yeah while it's possible get the fence up fast and start using airgun silencers. Plus a quite back stop too. Karen's and Kevin's hate happy people there goal is to make everyone around them miserable.

 

[Bigragu]

Someone ought to make a CD designed for airgunners with nosy neighbors, titled: “Home Project Noises for The At Home Airgunner”
Song 1- skill saw and hammer- 1 hour
Song 2- Nail gun and Air Ratchet- 1 hour
Song 3- Lawn mower- 2 hours
Song 4- Chainsaw- 30 minutes

Just turn on the stereo, set it to play all 4 “songs” and auto replay to your hearts content. Strategically place speakers at all four corners of your house

 

[Bigragu]

….it’s either that, or just set up something like this and leave it up all year. No one will bother you or come into your property, guaranteed-

 

[FIDI_G]

Someone ought to make a CD designed for airgunners with nosy neighbors, titled: “Home Project Noises for The At Home Airgunner”
Song 1- skill saw and hammer- 1 hour
Song 2- Nail gun and Air Ratchet- 1 hour
Song 3- Lawn mower- 2 hours
Song 4- Chainsaw- 30 minutes

Just turn on the stereo, set it to play all 4 “songs” and auto replay to your hearts content. Strategically place speakers at all four corners of your house

Song 5- Leaf Blower- 1hr

My speaker is hanging out the window lol

 

[FIDI_G]

Yeah you will probably need to put up a fence around your property. Your lucky you have the opportunity to do so before things get out of hand. The Karen's and Kevin's usually get there way. If it means getting the laws changed to fit there needs. I know I seen this happened in our neighborhood where I live. Where I live forget putting up a fence the police use drones to spy on you and they have listening "ears" listening for anything sounding like "gunshots". Use a nail gun in my neighborhood for 5 minutes you have the police knocking. Makes this worse is this is SC!!! When I first moved into the neighborhood no one cared about shooting air rifles in the back yard. Then everyone moved out and new people from the northern areas moved in everything changed overnight. My neighborhood has never been a HOA and never will be but we have people here who thinks they are in charge will "write you up" or call police on you in a heart beat. They ride around on there golf carts at 6 am every morning trying to find any city ordinances that are broken. So yeah while it's possible get the fence up fast and start using airgun silencers. Plus a quite back stop too. Karen's and Kevin's hate happy people there goal is to make everyone around them miserable.

Putting a fence is not only impractical but would be way cost prohibitive and since I live on a flood plane I don't think I can, even if I wanted too. My lot is 453ft deep and crosses two creeks. If you look at the first picture in the post that entire area goes underwater at least two to three times a year. My bridge has been completely under water and I'm talking rails and all. The creek you see in the foreground is only one of two. The larger Creek "Foe Killer Creek" is part of some state Ordinance and is restricted from really doing anything to with in a certain distance it has some sort of ordinance with it like you cant touch anything within 10ft of it. So no clearing nothing. My property extends to the other side of "Foe Killer Creek" The fence idea is totally out of the question.

 

[c_m_shooter]

I do my shooting in the front yard. Never had any issues.

 

[jmohme]

Someone ought to make a CD designed for airgunners with nosy neighbors, titled: “Home Project Noises for The At Home Airgunner”
Song 1- skill saw and hammer- 1 hour
Song 2- Nail gun and Air Ratchet- 1 hour
Song 3- Lawn mower- 2 hours
Song 4- Chainsaw- 30 minutes

Just turn on the stereo, set it to play all 4 “songs” and auto replay to your hearts content. Strategically place speakers at all four corners of your house

And then the people with HOAs get a nastygram or a visit from the HO A Holes inquiring about why you are doing construction without begging them for permission first.

 

[airgunmike56]

Someone ought to make a CD designed for airgunners with nosy neighbors, titled: “Home Project Noises for The At Home Airgunner”
Song 1- skill saw and hammer- 1 hour
Song 2- Nail gun and Air Ratchet- 1 hour
Song 3- Lawn mower- 2 hours
Song 4- Chainsaw- 30 minutes

Just turn on the stereo, set it to play all 4 “songs” and auto replay to your hearts content. Strategically place speakers at all four corners of your house

I like that idea, I would buy the CD.
Mike

 

[Desmo Kevin]

what about an electric fence with those 'danger' / no-trespassing signs? only turn it on when your range is 'active'...

 

[jmohme]

Well I ordered a moderator hopefully it will be quite enough to not ruffle any more feathers with the neighbors. Im also going to put up some no tresspassing signs.

There you go! Shoot safe and quiet. Dont draw attention to yourself and hopefully reduce or eliminate the complaining.

 

[dizzums]

well, i have pcps specifically so the neighbors dont hear what im doing .. as far as kids playing near my property thats a grey area ... most kids these days are little thug hoodlums waiting to happen AND guess what? theyve cased your house out for how long? and know when your there or gone .. nah .. first i might try to get a rapport going with them or their parents but if thats not going to happen and i see anybody 'casing' my house out it aint gonna be no BB gun .. i'll empty a 40 rounder through the treetops in their general direction .. anybody wants to question it i dont know what theyre talking about and theyre tresspassing and need to leave .. tellin ya .. nip it in the bud lol ..