Can I build my own shooting range

[Untamed1972]

I would imagine that if you're following the same rules you would when shooting outside and you're allowed to shoot outside and it's all private, you should be good to go.

I would disagree. Buildings are usually initially permitted for a specific use, or the permit may cover multiple possible uses, for which the building and included infrastructures were designed for. To then use the building for something outside those initially designed/engineered/permitted uses would likely require additional permitting for fire code and environmental aspects for example.

Now.....if the building were in an area where shooting was already legal outside, and the sound of gun fire would not alarm anyone or cause the authorities to be summoned you could prolly get away with it without anyone noticing. But taking that risk would be up to you.

[Untamed1972]

Ok here it is after talking to the different agency's. If it is in the county not the city, if its not in a residential neighborhood but rather in a warehouse or AG building etc. its not a big deal. Planning doesn't regulate. Sheriiff said if its in your warehouse and only for the occupant, no issue.

good deal Some counties are better than others about that kinda stuff. I guarantee San Diego county would not be so amenable.

[Packer]

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=313460

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=68049

no, its not the permits and inspection, those are simple fees and no big deal

it would be engineering required on your plans if necessary, but still..not a lot of money, you could get that done by an engineer for about 1500 bucks and an architect to stamp and submit for about the same

[Steve_In_29]

Stand alone building but there are a couple others near by. No need for ventilation.

Define "nearby"?

[BigPimping]

Only if you like having your own 6x6 foot cell.

[CK_32]

I think you need to find out if your city allows it, then make sure you have the proper size property, and I'm sure you would need to list it with your insurance... Maybe noinsurance cause I don't see how it's their business what you do in your yard.

All I know is it varies city to city and property size to property size.

[71MUSTY]

So your saying I shouldn't have dug this 22 range under my house???

[M1NM]

Example. Can you fix your own car in your warehouse, sure. Can you fix other people cars, no without a permit. Its public then. Adding steal plate to your walls doesn't require a permit. Adding acoustical tiles to your walls doesn't require a permit. If you already have lights and ventilation, I'm just not sure what you need a permit for.

You can fix other peoples cars as long as you're not charging. Same deal he could invite friends to use the range for free. Build it with lots of sound deadner so you can't be heard uotside.

[greensoup]

You can fix other peoples cars as long as you're not charging. Same deal he could invite friends to use the range for free. Build it with lots of sound deadner so you can't be heard uotside.

That's not accurate. For example you couldn't have a commercial property and run a free private bar, strip club, etc etc. Free and not a business are not the same thing.

Basically you couldn't have other people at the range most likely unless you went to full commercial air handling, insurance, zoning, etc.

[Untamed1972]

That's not accurate. For example you couldn't have a commercial property and run a free private bar, strip club, etc etc. Free and not a business are not the same thing.

Basically you couldn't have other people at the range most likely unless you went to full commercial air handling, insurance, zoning, etc.

So I can't have some buddies over for beer and have one of their slutty GFs strip for everyone?

Dude.....you're such a downer! LOL

[The Last American Hero]

Lots of gunshops have private "test hole" bullet traps. Ask them.

But I don't think you can do that in your garage. "discharge within city limits".

[cannon]

Ok here it is after talking to the different agency's. If it is in the county not the city, if its not in a residential neighborhood but rather in a warehouse or AG building etc. its not a big deal. Planning doesn't regulate. Sheriiff said if its in your warehouse and only for the occupant, no issue.

Sounds like a go.

I'd still keep it on the down low so federal and/or enviromental/health and safety agencies don't get involved.