What I wrote was ver batim from a senior Ranger, so he can cite you and you can fight it in court. I'd rather just avoid the whole hassle all together, and shoot a little closer to the backstop. The "occupied area" DOES translate to the road...If there is a cyclist using the road AT ANY TIME while you are shooting, that area is occupied. This came directly from the Ranger's mouth. Same goes for the pigeons...its probably ok, and the Ranger I dealt with did not seem to mind much, but he did mention it as a technical violation and get a young headstrong Ranger who just broke up with his girlfriend and you are littering. Then its up to you to prove otherwise...each individual has to decide for himself if it is worth it.