I would actually work with the neighbors. I would have them let you know when they shop, or when you are going to shoot,
invite them of course, etc.
Hey everyone. I purchased 21 acres in Calvert to build a home and for recreation purposes. Shooting being one of them. I finally have a nice 180yd range set up with a huge hill for a backstop. Feels great owning my own land to shoot on. But now i have a problem arising with one of my neighbors. They are complaining the shooting is unbearable. That they cannot enjoy being on their front porch when I'm enjoying my own land.
The only law on the books I'm aware of is being 150yds away from any dwellings, which i am. I also feel I'm being very reasonable to the length of time i shoot for, and for how long. 20mins to a hour, nothing past 6pm, nothing before 12pm. They are accusing me of breaking the county's noise ordinance. I offered them my phone number to give me a call if I'm bothering them, but they would rather me stop shooting or move father from their house.
You are 100% legal. Sometimes you have to draw the line and put people in their place. Tell them that you are on your property and enjoying what you are paying for. The deputies probably just wanted your number so that when they get a complaint, they don't waste their time. Stand up for your right to use your property as you see fit within the limits of the law. Appeasement never works. If they want to complain based upon some noise ordinance, they have the burden of proof and that requires setting up a decimeter at the legally required distance and monitoring the readings. Seriously doubt they would do that.
No cops involved as of now with this neighbor, but let me know what you think I'm in for. Thanks
I’m in northern Carroll County, my range is set-up to shoot out of my barn. Makes it noisier for me, but I have yet to get a complaint from my neighbors. I try to limit how often I shoot my large caliber rifles for now, I have a suppressor in jail (now at 180 days) because I do want to be a good neighbor and I love having the ability to shoot on my own land. Best of luck with your unfortunate situation.
exactly how i feel. also i own the field 15ft from his prized front porch. I don't think he releases how much i could ruin his view/property value with a-couple of junk shot up cars etc. if he wants to go down this road.......
Hey everyone. I purchased 21 acres in Calvert to build a home and for recreation purposes. Shooting being one of them. I finally have a nice 180yd range set up with a huge hill for a backstop. Feels great owning my own land to shoot on. But now i have a problem arising with one of my neighbors. They are complaining the shooting is unbearable. That they cannot enjoy being on their front porch when I'm enjoying my own land.
The only law on the books I'm aware of is being 150yds away from any dwellings, which i am. I also feel I'm being very reasonable to the length of time i shoot for, and for how long. 20mins to a hour, nothing past 6pm, nothing before 12pm. They are accusing me of breaking the county's noise ordinance. I offered them my phone number to give me a call if I'm bothering them, but they would rather me stop shooting or move father from their house.
No cops involved as of now with this neighbor, but let me know what you think I'm in for. Thanks