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To: DugwayDuke

Why? If they fly low?


18 posted on 09/22/2026 12:42:53 PM PDT by Chickensoup
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To: Chickensoup

Chickensoup wrote: “Why? If they fly low?”

Doesn’t matter, shooting down a drone, even over your property is illegal.

Aircraft Status: The Federal Aviation Administration classifies all drones as aircraft.

Federal Felony: Under 18 U.S.C. ยง 32, damaging or destroying any aircraft is a federal crime. Penalties include heavy fines and up to 20 years in prison.

Public Safety: Shooting a firearm into the air creates a major safety risk to people and property on the ground.

Airspace Rules: Property owners do not own the airspace above their homes. The federal government regulates that airspace.

And, no, you have no right to privacy in your backyard.


21 posted on 09/22/2026 2:49:48 PM PDT by DugwayDuke (Most pick the expert who says the things they agree with.)
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