I am interested in using a bb gun or an air gun in my yard for plinking. Below is the ordinence regarding discharging firearms and air guns in the city limits where I live in MA. The part that I highlight in bold is that part that I take to mean that its OK to shoot an air gun in my yard since its my private property. But, using that logic this is also saying its ok to discharge a firearm on private property, so now I doubt my interpretation as I apply it to air guns. Any help form someone who knows how to read this stuff would be appreciated.
Sec. 20-1. - Discharge of firearms; prohibited; exceptions.
No person shall, except as authorized or required by law, fire or discharge any gun, fowling piece or other firearm or an air rifle within the city. The provisions of this section shall not apply to the chief of police or other police officers in the performance of their duties nor to the use of such weapon at any military exercise or at any established rifle range or in the lawful defense of the person, family or property of any citizen, nor to the rights and privileges of an owner or lessee of land as set forth in M.G.L.A., c. 131 nor shall the provisions of this section apply to persons lawfully upon private property with the express written permission of the owner thereof nor to persons upon public property with the express written permission of the chief of police.
Sec. 20-1. - Discharge of firearms; prohibited; exceptions.
No person shall, except as authorized or required by law, fire or discharge any gun, fowling piece or other firearm or an air rifle within the city. The provisions of this section shall not apply to the chief of police or other police officers in the performance of their duties nor to the use of such weapon at any military exercise or at any established rifle range or in the lawful defense of the person, family or property of any citizen, nor to the rights and privileges of an owner or lessee of land as set forth in M.G.L.A., c. 131 nor shall the provisions of this section apply to persons lawfully upon private property with the express written permission of the owner thereof nor to persons upon public property with the express written permission of the chief of police.