Sunday, January 29, 2012

Is It legal If I shoot a air rifle when im far away from any houses or public walkways?

i live by chicagoIs It legal If I shoot a air rifle when im far away from any houses or public walkways?
I would suggest you call a non-emergency police number in your city and ask a law enforcement officer. Different cities have different rules but I would think most would consider a pellet or bb or shot a projectile if it is being propelled by air so it probably would be considered a firearm. Do a search online just for kicks on the Brady campaign and they list some firearm related info by state, I don't think they get into city laws. Chicago is by far one of the most restrictive as far as gun laws are concerned so you can get yourself into trouble very quickly and without knowing it if you don't know the rules. If someone in the general public population sees you out with an air rifle from any kind of distance it is very difficult for them to tell whether its a toy, air rifle, real rifle etc and some people get shot by law enforcement for what ends up being a toy gun. I would personally avoid carrying one around and shooting one but thats a personal choice.Is It legal If I shoot a air rifle when im far away from any houses or public walkways?
you have to look at a few different things.

Are you within city limits?

every jurisdiction has a little different rules concerning air rifles.

What are you shooting at?

how far away is "far away" the laws usually give a difinative distance that you have to be away from civilization.

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