Washoe Sheriff Deputies Teach Shooting to the Public “The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the Bureau of Land Management will be present at Golden Eagle Park today, July 14th to help guide and remind the public of the safe shooting laws in Washoe County. For the full outline of shooting laws, please download the Washoe Sheriff App. Here are some key laws that must be obeyed for public safety: It is unlawful to discharge in the unincorporated area of the county, any gun, pistol, rifle, or other firearm, with the exception of shotguns, air rifles, or B-B guns, within 5,000 feet of any dwelling occupied by another person It is unlawful to discharge any gun, pistol, rifle, shotgun, or other firearm within any congested area of the county. #WCSO #targetshooting #publicsafety “ #washoecounty #reno #sparks