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There is a very helpful search tool as well. Makes it easy to find relevant laws.
There is a very helpful search tool as well. Makes it easy to find relevant laws.
That's a good place to start, but not all LEO's are going to fully understand the law. For example, TXARGUY's friend with 62 acres has obviously been misinformed by someone.The easiest and most simplest way to find out is to just contact the Authority Having Jurisdiction (sheriff probably) of the particular area you're looking at moving to. They will KNOW FOR A FACT what you can and can't do on your property.
That's a good place to start, but not all LEO's are going to fully understand the law. For example, TXARGUY's friend with 62 acres has obviously been misinformed by someone.
Agreed, I also think if/when they choose to actually enforce the law plays a role also.That's a good place to start, but not all LEO's are going to fully understand the law. For example, TXARGUY's friend with 62 acres has obviously been misinformed by someone.
Please post the "state law" you are referring to. I have a buddy who owns 62 acres in McKinney (surrounded by sub-divisions) that he is forbidden through city ordnance to shoot on. His family has owned the land for three generations and it used to be "out in the country" but none of that meant anything once it was annexed into the city.
42.12 applies to recklessly discharging a firearm in a city over 100,000. Shouldn't affect lawful target shooting.
Ask any lib and they'll insist target shooting IS recklessly discharging a firearm.
42.12 applies to recklessly discharging a firearm in a city over 100,000. Shouldn't affect lawful target shooting.
like a sir.Unless you're this gentleman...
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Unless you're this gentleman...
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Who wins when the county and city have conflicting ordinances? As in the county says it's OK but the property is also in the city limits and it has an ordinance against it?
Going through old threads here. I'm still a little confused on whether or not I can legally shoot on my property in Hays county with 5.5 acres. I've built up an earth back stop that is in a hillside and have only shot .22lr pistol with my son. It's still a little concerning whether or not the sheriff will give me a positive clearance. My lib neighbor threw 10 acres in my face and I haven't shot since (a year ago). I'm in an area where most of my neighbors shoot, full auto too. I guess I'll start with the sheriff, lord why do I live next to transplant Yanks that invaded.