Hi

I have a problem with pigeons around my home. They make lots of mess that nmeeds to be cleaned almost everyday. It bothers my DW. And we husabands have to lose our nerves when DW's feel bad.

OK, I tried a slingshot and it was OK.
Shooting at pigeons at sunset disturbed them enough, but that startegy had its problems. Some small stones changed course and hit something else or flew to neighbours homes. They were too small to break windows but noisy enough to disturb the neighbors.

So, here is the question: Is there a home-made "gun" that I can make and shoot the pigeons with that will be a bit more accurate than a slingshot?

Oh, some friends suggested to me to shoot and cook them
But those old enough in this forum must have read about my "too-soft" heart.
All I can do is try to make my house less comfortable for them and hope they will understand and leave.

Thanks