Are there towns in New York State that allow gun target shooting on private property?

[Hunter007]

1 hour ago, wolc123 said:

I did a lot more target shooting with my hunting weapons when ammo was plentiful and cheap.  Now that it is scarce and expensive, I only shoot the minimum number of shots from each, to verify the zero each season. Usually that is just (2) or (3) shots, and I can get it all done over the Labor day weekend.  I take thousands more target practice shots throughout the year, but those are all sub-sonic from my kids BB-guns.  That kind of practice is a lot more enjoyable for me, knowing that it is almost free and does not rile up the neighbors.   I am big on the golden rule, and I know I really don't like to hear the neighbors shooting  when I am out hunting (because I see less deer activity when they are).   In fact, the only time I like to hear a gun go off is when mine is pointed at a deer or something else I intend to eat.      

I got into pcp airguns for that reason ammo is cheep don't have to go to a  range or bother the Neighbors . 

Shoot them indoors in the basement  .

 

 

[Doewhacker]

My closest neighbor shoots from his deck, it’ll make you jump if you are out in the chicken coop. Lol 

Everybody has a gun out here and lots of them shoot. Sometimes it’s like a war zone haha

[wolc123]

28 minutes ago, Storm914 said:

I got into pcp airguns for that reason ammo is cheep don't have to go to a  range or bother the Neighbors . 

Shoot them indoors in the basement  .

 

 

Not only does that bother the neighbor's less, but it also keeps my own ears in better shape.   I use them like radar when hunting, and they often give me the drop on a deer before it see's, hears or smells me.  That makes it a lot easier to kill them.  I feel sorry for those folk's who shoot guns all the time for practice and can't hear jack squat as a result.      

Edited April 7, 2018 by wolc123

[Doewhacker]

3 minutes ago, wolc123 said:

Not only does that bother the neighbor's less, but it also keeps my own ears in better shape.   I use them like radar when hunting, and they often give me the drop on a deer before it see's, hears or smells me.  That makes it a lot easier to kill them.  I feel sorry for those folk's who shoot guns all the time for practice and can't hear jack squat as a result.      

I use this new invention called ear plugs. Amazing

If you rely on hearing so much for deer hunting I feel bad for you on wet or windy days. 

[Hunter007]

15 minutes ago, Doewhacker said:

I use this new invention called ear plugs. Amazing

If you rely on hearing so much for deer hunting I feel bad for you on wet or windy days. 

What you say I can't here you lol

[wolc123]

2 minutes ago, Doewhacker said:

I use this new invention called ear plugs. Amazing

If you rely on hearing so much for deer hunting I feel bad for you on wet or windy days. 

The key is having what it takes to get it done on ANY day, regardless of weather conditions.  Good hearing plays a big part in that.   Even on windy or rainy days,  your eyes won't show you a deer that approaches from behind.  Of those I killed,  I have heard about (6 ) first for every (4) that I have seen first, but I am mostly a stand hunter.   How has that ratio been for your style of hunting ?    I always use ear muffs or plugs while target shooting with a "real" gun, but they are not necessary with a BB gun.   Still, engineering controls (ie no noise), trumps PPE (ear plugs) every time.         

[Hunter007]

11 minutes ago, wolc123 said:

The key is having what it takes to get it done on ANY day, regardless of weather conditions.  Good hearing plays a big part in that.   Even on windy or rainy days,  your eyes won't show you a deer that approaches from behind.  Of those I killed,  I have heard about (6 ) first for every (4) that I have seen first, but I am mostly a stand hunter.   How has that ratio been for your style of hunting ?    I always use ear muffs or plugs while target shooting with a "real" gun, but they are not necessary with a BB gun.   Still, engineering controls (ie no noise), trumps PPE (ear plugs) every time.         

I want to try those ear amplifier noise reduction earplugs anyone use the 

Walker game ear plugs .

Or anything similar 

[hunter49]

12 hours ago, Storm914 said:

Westchester 

  I say that explains the whole thing.  Another down state stupid law.

[Steuben Jerry]

7 hours ago, Storm914 said:

I want to try those ear amplifier noise reduction earplugs anyone use the 

Walker game ear plugs .

Or anything similar 

I have a couple pair of the amplified muffs that I use when target shooting. They're the best. You can talk to each other and be heard, but not get the muzzle blast noise. I find that I take them off less because of the improved low volume performance, which means I don't forget to put them back on again. Kind of bulky though, and they get in the way a little when getting a cheek weld on the stock.

I have a steel target at 200 yds that I can't normally hear when hit, but can hear it with the muffs.

I've always wanted to try them in a tree stand as I swear you can hear a mouse walk at 20 yards when you have them turned way up.

Edited April 7, 2018 by Steuben Jerry