How to confirm that where you want to shoot is ok?

[kd7nqb]

Alright so here is my prediciment. I have been looking for an outdoor place to shoot somewhere near my house. Last week I took a drive up to Hagg Lake which is a local fishing/ boating place. Basically I was just up their for a drive. While I was up their it struck me that there are a lot of old logging roads and other such areas that are not part of the county park. It dawned on me that these spots would be a lot of fun to target shoot in. However I really want to make sure that its legal before I end up in hot water for not checking things out properly.

On the county Sheriff Website I found a "Shoot/ No shoot" map that outlines the part of the county that prohibits discharge of firearms, this area is at least 10miles OUTSIDE the no shoot area. As far as the city its in, its the City of Gaston which has a tiny population and no city government website that I can find.

I guess I am asking if their is an easy way to check if I can target shoot up their. Also I know that I dont want to shoot on private land for obvious reasons. Is their an easy way to find out if a given section is public or private.

 

[Winchester 73]

On the county Sheriff Website I found a "Shoot/ No shoot" map that outlines the part of the county that prohibits discharge of firearms, this area is at least 10miles OUTSIDE the no shoot area.

If you are certain this is correct,start shooting.I'm sure you are going to have a lot of fun.
Let us know the results.

 

[chris in va]

I'd definitely verify who owns the land first before blazing away. Same with hunting.

You *don't* want an angry landowner stepping out of his F350 to have words with you. Ask me how I know.

 

[SASS#23149]

'tis a puzzlement.

If you ask,they'll prolly say you can't do it.

If you don't ask,you may wish you had.
..Let us know what ya do and how it turns out

 

[Leatherneck]

Well if it's not your land and it's not *public* land, what gives you the right to even set foot on it?

If as you imply, it's owned by a timber company, then give them a call and ask if you can go there. If they respond affirmatively, ask them gently if they have any restrictions on firearms for their guests.

A question like "Is it OK for me to practice shooting there?" would almost guarantee a "NO."

TC