Hi forumites any info much appreciated in advance .....i have a jelous neighbour who likes to shoot his air rifle in his garden .un fortunately he shot my dog in her leg .for lookin over into his garden .no she wasnt in his garden but in mine ....wot is the law awaitin on police to arrive this happend yesterday .....w |
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"They will take the rifle and most likely he will be charged for firing it in a public place. Least that's what happened to me all be it 30 odd years since.."
Oh yes think they have to be over 16 to and the air gun has to be under a power limit but forget how that works. Think it's something like 12 ft pounds. |
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Well police called out .apprantly coz he over 16he can fire rifle in his garden with or without telescopic veiw if pellet ricochea into my garden then how unfortunate for my pets ...mmm.me thinks wait for cold night n put his windows threw ........ |
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"Well police called out .apprantly coz he over 16he can fire rifle in his garden with or without telescopic veiw if pellet ricochea into my garden then how unfortunate for my pets ...mmm.me thinks wait for cold night n put his windows threw ........"
That's a daft thing to say! |
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"Well police called out .apprantly coz he over 16he can fire rifle in his garden with or without telescopic veiw if pellet ricochea into my garden then how unfortunate for my pets ...mmm.me thinks wait for cold night n put his windows threw ........"
OMG you're the neighbour from hell it seems.
Good job he's got a gun to defend himself. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I know someone that was recently reported for firing an air rifle in his back garden, the police were called and said that he was doing nothing illegal, given the size of his garden being marginally bigger than a postage stamp it does beg the question of liabilty should an accident occur, but deliberately shooting your dog should surely be an offence?
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"I know someone that was recently reported for firing an air rifle in his back garden, the police were called and said that he was doing nothing illegal, given the size of his garden being marginally bigger than a postage stamp it does beg the question of liabilty should an accident occur, but deliberately shooting your dog should surely be an offence?
Ginger"
Yes but it seems it could of been a accident and now OP is talking about putting his windows in.
That's a bit OTT and not a rational woman.
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By *ot40sCouple
over a year ago
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"Id have shoved his airgun up his arse sideways if he'd shot my dog mate. Only a scumbag would do such a thing "
Didn't see your post .... seems I'm not the only one who would do this !!! |
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"With all due respect my friend but if anyone done that to my dog, or anyone else's, or any other animal for no reason whatsoever they'd be getting a piece of my mind! Via two fists! Twats! "
Great response- gotta love a man who stands up for the helpless. Well done.  |
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"Id have shoved his airgun up his arse sideways if he'd shot my dog mate. Only a scumbag would do such a thing
Didn't see your post .... seems I'm not the only one who would do this !!! "
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"With all due respect my friend but if anyone done that to my dog, or anyone else's, or any other animal for no reason whatsoever they'd be getting a piece of my mind! Via two fists! Twats!
Great response- gotta love a man who stands up for the helpless. Well done. "
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It's not a crime to fire an air rifle in your own garden, nor are airguns (sub 12ft lbs) illegal to own without a license. If any of his shots cross the boundary of his garden, an offence has been committed. If not, then no crime has occurred. If your dog was in your garden, it follows that he fired onto your garden, and thus, an offence has occurred. However, you will need to prove this to be the case. The police have no power of entry or confiscation unless a crime is suspected to have occurred. |
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Depends on the type of air rifle and power I suspect won't be a licenced one, but he has failed to take precautions and the law will I suspect confiscate his rifle because it could easily have been a child or person. If the dog needs treatment give him the bill |
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I sympathise, but handing the owner of the rifle a vets bill is a waste of time. He's no more obligated to pay it than I am. Regardless of opinion, air rifles, their ownership, use in a garden, sale, or purchase are NOT illegal. Whilst I understand that this is unpalatable for some, the law is the law. Also, the burden of proof lies with the accuser. So - if you consider a crime to have been committed, you need to offer incontrovertible evidence to that effect. |
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Perfectly legal to own and shoot within your garden providing no pellets leave the boundarys. If they do then it's illegal.
So shooting at anything that's on the fence wouldn't have a backstop so would potentially leave the boundaries if missed.
But shooting a dog is not legal at all that's just being a prick. You must have some serious self control to be able to call the police. I very much doubt I'd be ringing them maybe an ambulance after if calmed down. |
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"Well police called out .apprantly coz he over 16he can fire rifle in his garden with or without telescopic veiw if pellet ricochea into my garden then how unfortunate for my pets ...mmm.me thinks wait for cold night n put his windows threw ........"
I think if I was you my next step would be talking to the rspca and if they agree with you they will carry a lot more weight with the police and force them to take the matter seriously.... |
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R.s.p c.a.informed awaiting reply or visit ...yes emergency vet fee for eye opperation to remove sed pellet 380pounds ....got to wait a futher week to see if she will lose the eye ....doubt vry much if dole asshole neighbour will pay a penny ...as for my temper its takin alot for me not to rip is head from shoulders ... |
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R.s.p c.a.informed awaiting reply or visit ...yes emergency vet fee for eye opperation to remove sed pellet 380pounds ....got to wait a futher week to see if she will lose the eye ....doubt vry much if dole asshole neighbour will pay a penny ...as for my temper its takin alot for me not to rip is head from shoulders ... |
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"R.s.p c.a.informed awaiting reply or visit ...yes emergency vet fee for eye opperation to remove sed pellet 380pounds ....got to wait a futher week to see if she will lose the eye ....doubt vry much if dole asshole neighbour will pay a penny ...as for my temper its takin alot for me not to rip is head from shoulders ..."
Fuckinel hope it's ok. I've more time for my dogs than most humans I've 2 staffs. What's yours not that it matters no animal should have to suffer like that becouse of some not right.... |
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By *ackb85Man
over a year ago
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The dog got shot in the leg and it's going to lose an eye???? Now I'm lost. And how was the dog looking into he's garden, what is it an Irish wolfhound or something? This story really doesn't add up |
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"Well police called out .apprantly coz he over 16he can fire rifle in his garden with or without telescopic veiw if pellet ricochea into my garden then how unfortunate for my pets ...mmm.me thinks wait for cold night n put his windows threw ........"
I will just say what sauce for the goose is also sauce for the gander if you take my drift |
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"The dog got shot in the leg and it's going to lose an eye???? Now I'm lost. And how was the dog looking into he's garden, what is it an Irish wolfhound or something? This story really doesn't add up "
I thought it was the dogs leg also.  |
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It is an offence to shoot outside the boundaries of your property, you also have to take measures to protect others from stray pellets.
Why have you not reported him already, he has injured a dog this time |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Only one way to deal with this & it reminds me of my late uncles when someone broke into one of thete houses. The 3 brothers got the guy, took him to the country & smashed both hos hands with a hammer. Lad never played the violin again. Op your call |
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Found this dont know if has any relivance.i know law in scotland changed now need licence up here and i was always under impression if using near people you had to take precautions to ensure no risk to anyone near by.doesnt sound like he was following all of the basic rules to ensure safty.
is also illegal to fire an air rifle:closer than 50 ft [15mtrs] of the centre of a highway, if by doing so you cause any member of the public, using that right of way, to be injured, interrupted or endangered.
*This offence could be committed, for example, by someone on private property close to a road who uses an air rifle in a way which endangers people on the road.
closer than 50 ft [15mtrs] from the centre of any bridal path or footpath |
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