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[–] [S] 10 points 10 months ago* (7 children)

Honest question... If I take out my 12 ga and load it with bird shot and then fire when the drone crosses my property line. Would I be arrested for interference of federal duty?

What it it were a slingshot? I've taken out a drone before with a cheap slingshot from about 50 yards

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  • [–] 13 points 10 months ago (2 children)

    You'll definitely be charged for shooting at any drone, even little Timmy's Christmas present. Expect an extra spanking if it belongs to the feds.

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  • [–] 4 points 10 months ago (1 child)

    You also don't generally own a lot of the airspace above your property. Discharging a firearm within city limits is also an issue you can expect police for.

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  • [–] 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

    I believe you do technically own up to a certain altitude of airspace above your property, however any and all airspace is still under the jurisdiction of the FAA. The big one for the FAA is creating a scenario where something falls from the sky and could cause damage. That's why you can get in deep shit for even shooting at a personal drone with a BB gun, let alone birdshot.

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  • [–] 2 points 10 months ago* (2 children)

    Not if it's within your property/airspace. Also, they sell 22lr birdshot shells. Would be a lot quieter and harder to home in on than a 12ga

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  • [–] [S] 9 points 10 months ago (1 child)

    I don't think I own my airspace? Not sure at what height that public airspace starts.

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  • [–] 1 point 10 months ago

    I think you do, to a certain height. It’s probably like 100’ or less and probably varies by location

    So if your location has such a law and the drone is over your property below that height maybe you have trespassing claim

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