instructors and backyard practice questions?

[71flh]

I instruct kids in my area, some of them have recieved a lesson or two. The only thing that I have come across that is even remotely simular is when they are taught to shoot 3 under, someone has told them it is the only way to shoot accurately. I go with the flow and do not try to change I just get them to build on that and perfect their form. I start them out shooting at the target, then a ballon in the center of the target, and finally a ping pong ball in the center of the target. They are getting good, the lady at Walmart keeps asking me why I am buying all the ballons and ping pong balls. I just smile, the kids are getting good as there a lot kids rooms that have pierced ping pong balls proudly displayed (I have seen pictures)

[s_mcflurry]

Thanks, McDave.  I was trying to find documentation for anything archery-related but didn't come up with anything.  They want you to know the law but sure make it hard to find.  I guess I'll just err on the side of caution and keep it to a minimum if at all.  Fortunately, I do have great neighbors and have shot in my backyard when the itch gets real bad and they don't seem to mind.

[Eugene Slagle]

Do you have a basement, or make your shots relatively close.

In my neighborhood I'm not supposed to shoot my bow in my yard but to keep some practice but to err on the right side of the law I will shoot into my basement.
Inside I'll get 8 yards max which is good for BB & those short range practice.
Outside the door I can get a total of 15 yards & I'm still so close to the house that 99.9% of the time I'd hit my own house before a arrow hits anything else.

[s_mcflurry]

If I shoot in my yard my target is on the ground, I have to angle down to hit it, and misses get eaten by grass.  I think the most I can get in my yard is also about 15 yards.  If I stand in my dining room and shoot into my indoor patio I have about 8 yards.    Missing is less of an option in this case...

[Ragnarok Forge]

Call your local county sherriff and city police departments and ask for a copy of the firearms and weapons discharge regulations for your area.  They should be able to get you a copy or send you to the right website and link to find them immediately.  Most counties only reference firearms discharge. Many cities will have an addendum or special note adding bow and arrows, or any projectice devices if bow shooting is banned.

[kmunch]

I shoot everyday in my back yard