This may be a little off topic, but I think has to be a concern for many of us in Connecticut. Here is another report of an arrest for "Unlawful Discharge of Firearms" in Connecticut. In previous discussions, there seems to be a consensus that there is no state law on this issue, just local ordinances. My question is how do we finf reliable information on those ordinances? Or is this just a convenient charge until they can come up with something better?
http://brookfield.patch.com/articles/arrest-after-shots-fired-on-surrey-drive
Sec. 53-203. Unlawful discharge of firearms.
Any person who intentionally, negligently or carelessly discharges any firearm in such a manner as to be likely to cause bodily injury or death to persons or domestic animals, or the wanton destruction of property shall be fined not more than two hundred fifty dollars or imprisoned not more than three months or both.
Is it legal to conduct target practice on private property?
Yes. However, the shooter must consult local regulations which may prohibit discharge of firearms within the town's limits. Additionally, the location of the property for target shooting must satisfy concerns for down range safety. Also, if local regulations allow target practice, and the property satisfies concerns for down range safety, noise from gunfire may disturb neighbors. To help prevent alarm and misunderstanding, notify neighbors and also local law enforcement officials when and where the target practice will occur.
The question is did this person discharge any firearm in such a manner as to be likely to cause bodily injury or death to persons or domestic animals, or the wanton destruction of property? And did he follow the above target practice safety issues?