A Regina man whose shotgun went off inside a house, causing "extensive" damage to the building and a vehicle parked outside, has been charged by police.

The incident unfolded Monday afternoon at a home on the 600 block of College Ave. E.

Police said the man, 28, had been practising loading the gun when it went off.

"The house and vehicle showed extensive damage from the discharge of buckshot," police said in a news release.

"Fortunately, no one was hurt in this incident."

Police went to the home and told the occupants to come out with their hands up. The man, who had been alone in the house, was then arrested.

He's been charged with reckless discharge of a firearm and careless use of a firearm and is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 11.

Police want to know if the shotgun blast caused any additional damage. They're asking anyone with information to contact the Regina Police Service at 306-777-6500.