Can you use an air rifle in your garden?

Yes, you are allowed to use an air rifle in your garden, but it’s crucial to comply with the law by ensuring that pellets remain within the boundaries of your property. This means having a safe and effective backstop to prevent pellets from going over or through fences.

Video Transcript

“Can you use an air rifle in your garden? Where can I shoot my air rifle in the UK? The reality is that you can use an air rifle in various places where you have permission to do so. You are allowed to use an air rifle in your garden, but it’s crucial to comply with the law by ensuring that pellets remain within the boundaries of your property. This means having a safe and effective backstop to prevent pellets from going over or through fences.

You can also use an air rifle for hunting or shooting targets on other people’s land with proper permission. However, you must adhere to legal requirements, such as not shooting towards public footpaths or highways. Common sense dictates not shooting near roads and maintaining a distance of at least 50 feet or 15 meters from the center of a highway.

Additionally, shooting at airgun clubs is another option. Many clubs and ranges across the country provide a safe environment for using your air rifle. Thanks for watching. If you found the video useful, please give us a like, maybe even subscribe. That way, you’ll get automatic notification of any new video content we put out. If you have any questions you’d like us to answer, drop us a line at alphamilitaria.com/ama, and we’ll do our best. Thanks again.”

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