Any long island shooters?

[Outlwbadboy]

I live out in long island Huntington  to be exact , I was wondering  if any shooters from out here know  about the air gun laws if any?

[Sfttailrdr46]

I live out in long island Huntington  to be exact , I was wondering  if any shooters from out here know  about the air gun laws if any?

Suffolk county is fairly relaxed but check with Huntington town for specific municipal law In Nassau no discharge of any ag's except at gun ranges

[longislandhunter]

Don gave you excellent advice.  Always check your local town/village/county laws.  Like Don said, no problem target shooting or small game hunting out here in Suffolk provided of course you have permission to be on the land and are a safe distance from any occupied dwellings, schools, etc.  One thing to keep in mind is that small game hunting is legal in NY provided you are using an air rifle that is at least .177 caliber and has a muzzle velocity of at least 600 FPS however the NYS Environmental Conservation Law authorizing air guns for small game hunting also states that when used to hunt with an air rifle is legally defined and classified as an "Firearm", just like a powder burner...... which means minimum 500 foot distance from dwellings, schools, etc, no shooting so the load/pellet will pass over or upon any roadway and of course none of those "things" that go on the end of the barrel that dampen noise.  Hope this helps you out. 

Jeff

[Outlwbadboy]

Ty  guys I will check out those laws

[Cj1250]

I live in huntington too
It seems we have more strict laws on airguns
I guess this means we cant even shoot from our own backyard  :


FIREARM
    Includes a weapon which acts by the force of gunpowder or from which a shot is discharged by the force of an explosion, as well as an air rifle, an air gun and a longbow.

TOWN OF HUNTINGTON
    Includes all areas within the Town of Huntington exclusive of areas wholly within any incorporated village.

§ 109-2 Prohibited areas.
(A)
No person shall discharge a firearm in those areas of the Town of Huntington declared by this chapter to be areas in which such activity is hazardous to the general public or nearby residents.
(B)
The areas described hereafter are hereby declared to be areas wherein the discharge of firearms is deemed hazardous to the general public or nearby residents and, therefore, prohibited: all the area within the Town of Huntington not included within the boundaries of the incorporated villages.
[Amended 12-9-1975 by L.L. No. 2-1975]

[Sfttailrdr46]

Massapequa here also if you don't know the Brookhaven range on 25A has a 110 yard pellet rifle only line and it only costs $10 for the day. I want to try and organize a fun shoot in the spring March or early April 2017 . I know with the holidays coming up fast then cold weather Jan & Feb I figure late March or early April to blow off the cabin fever will be fun

[howard rubin]

There's a outdoor gun range in in Islip it's around 10 dollars for the whole day they have yearly rates in around 80 dollars for Islip residents and around 120 non residents people are very friendly you can basically shoot any thing there it's only 50 yards

[AVS Stephen]

I live in Oceanside Nassau County. Exactly right. Airgun is considered firearm in Long Island. no discharge in Nassau County. Suffolk County is okay in certain towns must check local laws. There are two  outdoor ranges in Suffolk County Brookhaven and Calverto that seem good for Airguns. Calverton goes out to 200 yards. I called DEC police last year and they told me that airgun shrouds are perfectly legal as long as they are not after market. I purchased a BNM Crosman 2240 with breech and shroud. I was told the Shroud is okay to hunt with on state-managed lands according to DEC police. Going to get my hunting license after I take my hunting safety course next week. It appears that Rocky Point and Otis Pike are two good small game hunting areas in Suffolk County for airgun shooters. my understanding is that it is more relaxed  Upstate New York as there is more land and fewer people. Kind of makes sense since Nassau and Suffolk County are quite densely populated.

[crittahitta]

Hey the banker i have been out there several times and never really see anything. Good luck and put on tick repellent. Your better off upstate but unfortunately it is so far away.