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Question: I was wondering if it is legal to shoot archery in your backyard, assuming there is a fence around the yard to act as a protective barrier and you are shooting into hay bales.
Answer: While there are not any state laws in South Carolina making it illegal to shoot a bow and arrow in your backyard, you should check with your local law enforcement to make sure there is not a local ordinance against it. Also, even if it is perfectly legal, you and your family could be liable to anyone that gets injured by an arrow. For example, if someone shoots an arrow too high and the arrow goes over the fence, into a neighbor's yard and hits someone, that person could sue you and your parents.
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