Backyard 3D Shoot

[nlester]

Just curious, what's the legality around hosting a backyard 3D shoot?  It's a Free shoot, only accepting freewill donations.  Is it necessary for shooters to sign a waiver?  Lots of people say that waivers aren't worth the paper they're written on.  Just curious on your thoughts

[achigan]

Is your backyard in city limits? Prolly can't do it. Gotta think about errant arrows, how far will they go?
  A waiver MIGHT protect you if it was totally the shooter's or victims fault, but if you get a lawyer involved and you have something worth going after, all bets are off. Better to go to a public range.
 My 2 cents.

[nlester]

We're outside city limits.  Sounds like a waiver would probably be a waste

[achigan]

Most conservation clubs  that hold shoots have you sign some kind of waiver, so there must be SOME benefit.

[paoliguy]

Isn't there some better level of protection if the shooters are members of a group rather than just a waiver? I don't know, I just recall hearing that at a 3D shoot once. Might be worth checking?

[riverrat 2]

Sign a waiver,and put up a sign stating that you are not responsible for mishaps. Arrange your course cautious of wayward shots. Utilize backstops if able. Watch your yardages,and have a good time.  rat'

[Rob W.]

One club I belong to carries insurance and you have to sign a waiver. Some of the others don't.

I can get you the number of the guy who knows for sure.

Rob

[DayTripper]

If anything bad, anything at all, happened on your property. As property owner, you are liable. For example; one of the shooter missed the target and broke the neighbor's car window, you are liable.
One of the shooter trip and sprain his ankle, you are liable.

[T Lail]

check with your home owners insurance agent and a local lawyer......

[Blackhawk]

It would not be worth the potential headaches and lawsuits.  Living in today's society where someone sues because the coffee you serve is too hot is reason enough for me.