Legal or Illegal

• Oct 27, 2017

• #1

The Colorado Outdoors

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Hello everyone specifically people that are in the Denver area in Colorado. Just wondering if shooting a bow in my backyard is illegal in Colorado. Specifically Arvada, Colorado. Thank you guys.

 

• Oct 27, 2017

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AvidIndoorsman

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I would call your local PD if you are worried, but to the best of my knowledge it's legal anywhere in the metro area. Typically there are city ordinances against firearm discharge but not bows. We looked into hunting within city limits with a bow a while back and what we were told is that you would have to have enough land to meet the setback rules for roads and/or dwellings or get the owner of such permission. I know lots of people who have targets set up in their backyards all over the city. I think if you are discrete and safe about it you won't have any problems.

 

• Oct 27, 2017

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Muley_Stalker

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Shooting an arrow into your neighbor's house wouldn't be a good idea.

 

• Oct 27, 2017

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Jorgy

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it's legal, but be aware that won't stop a police visit if you have neighbors that don't approve. Also, if you are on a HOA, read the covenant that you skipped over when signing it.

 

• Oct 27, 2017

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Talk to the PD! I used to do it in Littleton but only when the neighbors weren't home, and I used a full sheet of 1" plywood as an extra-big backstop.

 

• Oct 27, 2017

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It is not prohibited under the Ordinances of Arvada Colorado.

 

• Oct 27, 2017

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Some people drawback with the arrow at an upward incline so that if you slip before are on target with your aim then the arrow is going to miss the backstop. Word to the wise. Having an arrow launch to land beyond your yard is a foreseeable risk. You will be held liable for property damage and even manslaughter if that unfortunate outcome resulted.

 

• Oct 27, 2017

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Muley_Stalker

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Yes, make sure your backstop is completely safe. Take into account the arrow can ricochet too.

 

• Jan 5, 2018

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Some city ordinances use "its illegal to discharge a deadly weapon" to cover most weapons