Suche
Mein Konto
Neighbor shoots party guests with an air rifle – police in large-scale operation!
In Hof, a 65-year-old shot at party guests with an air rifle. Police intervened and weapons were seized.
Neighbor shoots party guests with an air rifle – police in large-scale operation!
The police in Hof experienced a dramatic operation on June 15, 2025, when a 65-year-old resident fired an air rifle at party guests in the courtyard of an apartment building. According to information from South German newspaper This incident occurred because the man complained about the loud celebration. Instead of calling the police, he grabbed a gun and used it.
Several party guests reported shots fired from the neighbor's balcony. The incident led to the immediate conversion of the building by police, who eventually arrested the man. During a search of his apartment, the police seized an impressive collection of weapons, including several firearms, crossbows, knives and a mid-double-digit amount of ammunition.
Alcohol and injuries
A breath alcohol test on the man showed a level of around 1.3 per mille. Fortunately, a 17-year-old only suffered a minor shoulder injury in the incident but did not require further medical treatment. The 65-year-old now has to answer for grievous bodily harm and violations of the weapons law.
Similar incidents did not only occur in Hof. As early as May 12, 2023, residents in Nuremberg, in the Sinnersbühl district, reported shots from an air rifle. Here, too, several shots were heard in the backyard of an apartment complex, with the police arriving immediately and mobilizing additional forces. Loud Mercury The police found corresponding projectiles on a balcony, and an air rifle was seized in the attic of an apartment building. Fortunately, there were no injuries in this incident.
What is an air rifle?
Air guns are weapons that fire bullets from the barrel using compressed air or gas. Loud Law Forum They are not only popular sports equipment, but can also be dangerous if used improperly. They fall under the weapons law, especially if their kinetic energy is over 0.5 joules. The acquisition, possession and use of such weapons are subject to strict legal requirements, which, among other things, require a minimum age and proof of reliability of the user.
In recent months, these incidents show that the use of air rifles is being closely monitored. It is important to be aware of the law, especially regarding the responsible use of such weapons. Regulations include, among other things, that shooting on enclosed property is only permitted with the consent of the owner and that improper use can have far-reaching legal consequences.
These incidents clearly show how important it is to act prudently in conflict situations and not to resort to weapons. The police appeal to the public to contact the authorities immediately in such cases.