| Comment | Provided you had a suitable backstop, yes actually.
>• Can I continue to shoot on my own land at targets?
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“Plinking” is a term often used by those who use air weapons and refers to informal target shooting undertaken at standard or non-standard targets, such as cans and bottles, often in built-up areas. If undertaken in a confined space such as a domestic garden it is incumbent on the shooter to consider if this can be done safely with a suitable backstop to prevent over-shots or ricochets and to provide evidence of this in support of their application. The applicant should be able to demonstrate to the Chief Constable that shooting can be undertaken safely in such circumstances.
>You must be aware that you could be committing a criminal offence if any air weapon pellet goes beyond your land, whether it is directly fired or an accidental ricochet.
>Shooting in areas to which the public have unrestricted access, or in communal gardens or similar areas is not acceptable.
>The determination of safe shooting will always rest with the applicant. It is their responsibility to ensure that the land is safe.
Souce: [Police Scotland FAQ on firearm and shotgun ownership.](https://www.scotland.police.uk/about-us/firearms-and-explosives-licensing/frequently-asked-questions/) |
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