BoneHunter77
Senior Member
Just wondering if its legal to shoot in my backyard. I have a privacy fence around most of my yard but folks could potentially see me shooting. Is this legal to do? I live in Cobb county if it matters.
Be careful, arrows do funny things and could easily find a way over, under, or through that fence. A loop or release could break, a finger could slip, or any number of things could happen to cause you to send an arrow way off target. If I remember correctly A few years ago a little girl was killed when an arrow went through a privacy fence. You must be certain to are shooting in a safe direction, including the area far beyond your target. While there may or may not a local rule against shooting a bow in your backyard, there are plenty of other considerations.
It depends on the city ordinances. Here in Covington it is NOT legal. Can't even shoot a slingshot!
9.12.030 Slingshot—Bows and arrows—Air rifles.
It is unlawful for any person to use, discharge or shoot any slingshot, air rifle, or guns discharged by forcing of air, gas, pressure or any other manner, or bow and arrow in the city limits. (Prior code § 14-41)
Man im glad I didn't grow up in covington,
any reference on the dekalb rule against bows?
Yup...ditto this. An arrow will go through a privacy fence with ease.
Also, I witnessed a friend pulling back on a bow and the loop was worn enough to slip through the teeth of the release. The friend got a self inflicted punch in the lip and the arrow was released at half draw in an upwards direction. Fortunately, went into the neighbors field never to be found again.
Man im glad I didn't grow up in covington,