motoxmann
Regular Member
I've been searching, including the CGS statutes website, and can't seem to find the laws in CT for shooting outdoors. can someone point me in the right direction please for an official site that lists that information?
ok, thanks guys, I guess that explains why I couldnt find anything. I live in Middletown, but my property is not large enough to shoot on. I've been trying to find a place nearby I could go shooting, and have a few friends who have properties large enough, but wanted to make sure I comply with the laws. also was curious about shooting on non-residential properties. I'm aware that you cannot carry handguns in state forrests and state parks, but I know of plenty of areas that are desolate state land that would be ideal shooting spots that are not designated as state forrests or state parts. I'll have to inquire town by town
http://www.ecode360.com/MI1935#MI1935 said:Firing of weapons prohibited in certain areas.
No person shall fire any air pistol, air gun and/or firearms upon and/or in any highway, public park or playground in the City of Middletown
http://www.ecode360.com/MI1935#MI1935 said:[Amended 1-6-2003 by Ord. No. 01-03; 2-1-2010 by Ord. No. 08-10]
A.
Hunting and/or carrying of any firearms is prohibited in any City park or recreational area. "Firearm" is defined in accord with Connecticut State Statute § 53a-3 and any mechanism which is capable of discharging a projectile of any type.
B.
Exceptions for the carrying of a firearm will be provided for current police officers and retired police officers.
C.
Any person violating any provisions of this section shall be prosecuted and fined in an amount as provided in § 214-36.
http://www.ecode360.com/MI1935#MI1935 said:No person shall possess or discharge any firearms, fireworks or other weapons on a multi-use trail
I dont want something bad to come of it
Then I strongly recommend just renting a lane at a shooting range.
haha, I was wondering how quickly someone would say that. and while I definitely will be on occasion, I just want to keep costs down, and be able to shoot my own ammo including JHP's, and be able to practice quickdraw-fire and quickdraw-fire-accuracy. of course I'll be practicing a lot at home with the dummy bullets, I think called spring caps, just so nothing stupid goes wrong until I have it comfortably down pat. I'll be carrying for work, and want to make sure I'm prepared, just in case
Totally understandable. I'm more referring to public or state/town property that isnt designated as prohibited in the statutes, or what may be owned by the electric company with no signs posted to limit access. I do appreciate the advice though, thank you
Tresspassing would only apply if there were posted signs and you ignored them or if you were told to leave a private property and refused. Although after reading thease forums for some time I should also say that just because it wont hold up in court doesnt mean you could not be arrested for it. I was arrested for simple tresspass when i was a minor and because i left when i was told to leave the charges didnt hold up in court. Court however is never cheap.