Legally shooting on property

[Dunno]

I'l make it short and simple.

I own 5 acres and my neighbor owns 7. We share a fence line and we would both like to shoot on our property.

We came up with maybe possibly combining both our properties which would give us our 10+ acres.

Where should we start in order to make this legally happen?

 

[sobi1998]

I could be totally wrong so don't hold me liable
But maybe write up an agreement that says y'all mutually agree to let each other shoot at a designated target area
Build said target area and have at it


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[lonestardiver]

I'l make it short and simple.

I own 5 acres and my neighbor owns 7. We share a fence line and we would both like to shoot on our property.

We came up with maybe possibly combining both our properties which would give us our 10+ acres.

Where should we start in order to make this legally happen?

In Wise county there is no minimum size to allow you to shoot. Not sure about other counties...

 

[Dunno]

That is def an idea, a good one at that, but... I still feel like we need to take some sort of legal action.

 

[sobi1998]

That is def an idea, a good one at that, but... I still feel like we need to take some sort of legal action.

Make sure whatever you end up doing to rock solid for the both of you. Don't wanna get sued for everything because your neighbor turns out to be a money hungry
A$$hole


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[ZX9RCAM]

There is something about shooting across property lines I believe.
Don't know if it matters if you have permission.
Be sure to put something in writing I would imagine to CYA.

 

[Dunno]

I found this...

http://codes.findlaw.com/tx/parks-and-wildlife-code/parks-wild-sect-62-0121.html

Section C line 2

 

[Vaquero]

I found this...

http://codes.findlaw.com/tx/parks-and-wildlife-code/parks-wild-sect-62-0121.html

Section C line 2

Sounds like that settles it.
Just get it in writing and both sign it.

 

[toddnjoyce]

@Dunno, is the thought process you and your neighbor following along the lines of the 10-acre rule for discharging a firearm?

If so, why is that your thought process?

 

[ZX9RCAM]

I guess you also have to decide which side gets the berm, and which side gets the shooting area.

 

[pharmaco]

I'l make it short and simple.

I own 5 acres and my neighbor owns 7. We share a fence line and we would both like to shoot on our property.

We came up with maybe possibly combining both our properties which would give us our 10+ acres.

Where should we start in order to make this legally happen?

Consult a lawyer.

The minimum size is also dependent on whether or not your land is in an incorporated part of the county.

 

[pronstar]

I can see a Hatfields vs McCoys situation developing at the first disagreement


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[Charlie]

Are you sure you are required by your county to have a minimum of 10 acres? It's not a state reg. It's county by county. If each of you have permission in writing, you should be covered.

 

[karlac]

Damn, life has gotten complicated in Texas ...

 

[Younggun]

I think it's less complicated than the internet may lead you to believe.

 

[oohrah]

The 10 acre rule only applies to state preemption (county cannot regulate property over ten acres). If your county does not regulate shooting, you can shoot on your five acres, just can’t let bullets cross property line. You of course cannot be in a city limits.

 

[pbridges]

Never let some else own/rights to your land by any agreement. Never ever, never ever.


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[Charlie]

The 10 acre rule only applies to state preemption (county cannot regulate property over ten acres). If your county does not regulate shooting, you can shoot on your five acres, just can’t let bullets cross property line. You of course cannot be in a city limits.

Incorrect. One can discharge a firearm in Kerrville. Of course, not across your property line but the simple discharge of a firearm is NOT against the law in Kerrville. How much property you own does not have anything to do with the discharge. Trust me, I know this to be a fact ........... in Kerrville. If you live in Kerrville city limits and shoot a skunk on your lot, you have not violated any law.

 

[jrbfishn]

There is section in the Government code that says what counties can restrict. Even if the county can, it may not do it. Check county ordinances. If there isn't one, all you need is each others written permission.
Best method.
Check with a local attorney.
Before you do anything!!
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[Charlie]

There is section in the Government code that says what counties can restrict. Even if the county can, it may not do it. Check county ordinances. If there isn't one, all you need is each others written permission.
Best method.
Check with a local attorney.
Before you do anything!!
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This ^^^^^ Counties and cities have different laws all over the state.