I know it's probably been posted before, but I didn't find a thread about my particular circumstances. I live in a neighborhood within Dallas city limits. I want to shoot my crossbow behind my house, and I have room for it. So assuming I have a good backdrop and adequate space, can I legally shoot in my yard? I'll probably be about 150 ft. off the road, not sure if that matters with a crossbow. Sorry if it's been asked before, but like I said I couldn't find any info that applies to me. My second choice would be to go to Pitner Rd., but I'd much rather save the time and gas and just do it in my own yard. Thanks!
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Shooting crossbow on property in Dallas
- Thread starter alnen
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The only neighbors that could see are the most "worried" neighbors in my neighborhood. They also happen to be the loudest, most annoying ones. I have a fence up, but it's not privacy fence. I'm sure they'll call no matter what, just want to make sure I'm not breaking any ordinances.
not against the law....shoot away.... bow/ crossbow....no guns in a subdivision.
This is the closest I can find, looks like I'm good to go as you guys have said. It does mention pellet guns, but no mention of any bows or archery. Let me know what you think... "Sec. 24-3. - Discharging firearms.
It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to discharge any firearms including, but not limited to, rifles, pistols, shotguns, pellet guns, dynamite caps or other explosives within the corporate limits of the city unless:
(1)
In defense of person, property or habitation;
(2)
By any police officer engaged in the discharge of his official duties;
(3)
By persons engaged in military duties or exercises;
(4)
With written permission of the mayor and council of the city."
It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to discharge any firearms including, but not limited to, rifles, pistols, shotguns, pellet guns, dynamite caps or other explosives within the corporate limits of the city unless:
(1)
In defense of person, property or habitation;
(2)
By any police officer engaged in the discharge of his official duties;
(3)
By persons engaged in military duties or exercises;
(4)
With written permission of the mayor and council of the city."
I live in Paulding County but have a Powder Springs address and I shoot my Switchback XT in my backyard all the time.
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If it don't go BANG you can shoot it where ever you want, just make sure that is it safe. They can't complain if your shooting your crossbow unless you damage other peoples stuff.
You may want to get in touch with local LE. When I lived in Clayton Co there was no discharging of a firearm within city limits. Now , heres the kicker...Clayton Co considered everything a firearm, including a slingshot! Could no longer practice in my backyard with my bow!!!!
