Authorized places to shoot, ie national forrests, back yards etc?

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Steve40th

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I know Francis Marion has two ranges to shoot, but is there any law that states where you can shoot elsewhere such as your backyards. Some people have lots of room to shoot at their homes out in the country. But I can find a law anywhere that says I cant just go in the woods and shoot targets, per sey.
Any guidance or reference would be appreciated
 
Laws in this country tell you what you cannot do, not what you can do. If it's legal then you simply won't find a law against it.

If you're on private property then just look up local ordinances and see if there is a restriction on discharging firearms. If you're on public property then I would bet it is illegal unless you're at a range or lawfully hunting.
 
cmjasper said:
Laws in this country tell you what you cannot do, not what you can do. If it's legal then you simply won't find a law against it.

If you're on private property then just look up local ordinances and see if there is a restriction on discharging firearms. If you're on public property then I would bet it is illegal unless you're at a range or lawfully hunting.
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Thank you, thank you, thank you! So often people look for a law that tells them they CAN do something when in reality laws are restrictions on your liberty. The political elite through the government education system and mass media has done a fabulous job of conditioning people to look to big brother what they can do.
 
It is state law dependent for the most part, excluding federal buildings and such. For example, in WV we can shoot on our property if it is at least 500 feet from a structure on someone else's property.
 
Where are you located? That will go a long ways in helping us give you suggestions. I just returned from a gun show and the BLM (Bureau of Land Management) was there with maps showing where it was legal to shoot in Utah. One fellow there in front of me was complaining that the sheriff of Tooele county had told him there was NO PLACE in Tooele county he could shoot. The BLM lady laughed and said, "he only wishes" and proceeded to show the guy that he could go out on BLM land (they own most of Utah) and except for a few restricted areas he could shoot his to his hearts delight. So don't automatically assume your local LEO will level with you. The sheriff was lying to fit his agenda.

They provided me with maps showing where one could go and shoot with a few restrictions, which basically meant pick up after yourself, don't shoot stuff you can't cleanup afterwards.
If you live out west most of the land is federal land and you can check with them for maps of restricted areas.
 
mwhals said:
It is state law dependent for the most part, excluding federal buildings and such. For example, in WV we can shoot on our property if it is at least 500 feet from a structure on someone else's property.
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farsidefan1 said:
Where are you located? That will go a long ways in helping us give you suggestions. I just returned from a gun show and the BLM (Bureau of Land Management) was there with maps showing where it was legal to shoot in Utah. One fellow there in front of me was complaining that the sheriff of Tooele county had told him there was NO PLACE in Tooele county he could shoot. The BLM lady laughed and said, "he only wishes" and proceeded to show the guy that he could go out on BLM land (they own most of Utah) and except for a few restricted areas he could shoot his to his hearts delight. So don't automatically assume your local LEO will level with you. The sheriff was lying to fit his agenda.

They provided me with maps showing where one could go and shoot with a few restrictions, which basically meant pick up after yourself, don't shoot stuff you can't cleanup afterwards.
If you live out west most of the land is federal land and you can check with them for maps of restricted areas.
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Since it's posted in the South Carolina sub-forum, I would assume he's looking at South Carolina regs.
 
Most states have the laws about shooting a firearm. They usually state how far you have to be from a dwelling or road. They are usually different in different states
 
Look for where discharging a firearm is prohibited.
Be sure to check your local, county and city ordinances too.
They cannot usurp South Carolina state law. i.e. prohibit discharge of firearm under Castle Doctrine.

If you are discharging a firearm that is not a shooting range, you may have to deal with nuisance/noise issues if they do not prohibit discharging a firearm.
 
Thanks guys. I am in Goose Creek SC. I usually go to Boggy Head range, but it is about 35 miles out. Nice drive, but a drive nonetheless. Sorry so late to get back too, as I havent been getting any messages saying someone replied to my thread.
 
Steve40th said:
Thanks guys. I am in Goose Creek SC. I usually go to Boggy Head range, but it is about 35 miles out. Nice drive, but a drive nonetheless. Sorry so late to get back too, as I havent been getting any messages saying someone replied to my thread.
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I too live in Goose Creek but also have a place pass Boggy Head.

You can always go to ATP, weekdays like Boggy Head are better than weekends, but no Sundays.
Limited to 25 yards and they have some ammo restrictions on rifle rounds due to local talent shooting up the range with green tip ammo.
I've got some free range passes if you want to send me a PM.
 
melloyello said:
I too live in Goose Creek but also have a place pass Boggy Head.

You can always go to ATP, weekdays like Boggy Head are better than weekends, but no Sundays.
Limited to 25 yards and they have some ammo restrictions on rifle rounds due to local talent shooting up the range with green tip ammo.
I've got some free range passes if you want to send me a PM.
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cant wait til carolina arms & ammo's range is up and running. no reason to go to ATP then. from what i've heard, the PSA store opening in summerville will have a range as well.
 
I thought they were private or always closed...
if it is the same location 17A on the Monck's Corner side of 176.
looks like ATP is going to have lots of competition now, East Coast, Carolina, D&R, Gunslinger
 
melloyello said:
I thought they were private or always closed...
if it is the same location 17A on the Monck's Corner side of 176.
looks like ATP is going to have lots of competition now, East Coast, Carolina, D&R, Gunslinger
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Carolina arms & ammo isnt private. the range isnt complete yet. it will be in the building beside the one their retail store is in. the retail store is open 7 days a week 9-9.
 
Berta said:
Do you have a link for those FB pages?
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Low Country Guns and Reloading - https://www.facebook.com/groups/659384534102203/
South Carolina Gun And Ammo Swap... Buy, Sell Or Trade - https://www.facebook.com/groups/682918811722382/
(NC and SC) Carolina Gun Trader - https://www.facebook.com/groups/404725412908429/
Gun traders: south carolina - https://www.facebook.com/groups/333912773392925/
SC Rimfire Shooters - https://www.facebook.com/groups/457289261039967/

these are the ones i am a member of
 
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