ghost*chaser 0 Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Hi guys, after shooting targets and spinners at home I'm a little fed up. I had a stray .22 ping off and clip a neighbor up a ladder ( I know what's the chances?) anyway she reported me. Blimey I had the tactical unit round with armed police, 4 other plods and the threat of confiscation of my beloved 'Daystate Air ranger' or face a court hearing, not at all funny I'm sure you will agree. .. I managed to calm the situation and issued an appology to my neighbor. Any way no further action was taken. But there was one proviso and that was I would not use my rifles and pistols at home any more. Sad I know when I have a right too. But not wanting to rock the boat I have not shot for 12 months now. I know about my local indoor outdoor clubs and yes I should join. But I hanker for a woodland out door hunt, with live prey. I have asked two of my good friends with farm land and they didn't want me anywhere near. (public get cagey when they see a man with arms etc) I can see their point. Does any body know a good hunting ground with permissions or clubs that arrange such things around the North West? Well I live in Manchester. Iv'e searched the net but have drawn a blank. would love some help please guys. Kind regards to you all, Happy shooting too (",) Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
borntoshoot 1 Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 well if i were you i would stick to targets but keep them low. i dont shoot anything metal apart from cans. but anyway just get a decent backstop like a bit of wood coverd in carpet or a compost heap (anything to stop the pellet) another thing i want to ask is why were you shooting anywhere near the direction a pellet could go to hit someone on a ladder? you must have been shooting towards them or in the diirection of them for it to be able to hit them. Read the BASC website. http://www.basc.org.uk/en/codes-of-practice/air-rifles.cfm it tells you all the laws and recomendations. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stubby 175 Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 why not join the club local to you, makes sense that people there, may have more info than us, or you may get an invite out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ghost*chaser 0 Posted April 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 thanks for all the help guys. I will take your advice. Andrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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