Sorry for not being more clear. NY law says 500 ft for a gun black or smokeless powder. I have a full Gun cabinet with every thing from .22 to 30-06. Shot gun and Black powder included. Yes Kill was my intent. Shots would be about 15 yards.
I was wondering if any one used a high power air rifle to help as a pest/predator "deterrent"? I have a neighbor that is far enough away by law to use one of my powder rifles but they can be a PITA. So if I can do it without ruffling any feathers it would be worth the couple hundred bucks.