All the people at the line are yelling at him, I pull my pistol cock it and start taking up the slack when he figures it out and runs and jumps in his car and peels out of the parking area. Another second or so and he too would have incoming fire. My buddy asked if I would have shot the guy, I said hell yes I thought he was shooting at me.
Several years ago a buddy and I were sighting in our hunting rifles at a public range. I went down to put up a couple of targets, I took my Ruger superblackhawk 44 with me. While I was down range some jackass walks up to the firing line and starts shooting at something . All the people at the line are yelling at him, I pull my pistol cock it and start taking up the slack when he figures it out and runs and jumps in his car and peels out of the parking area. Another second or so and he too would have incoming fire. My buddy asked if I would have shot the guy, I said hell yes I thought he was shooting at me. I don't go to a range alone, ever!
It's incredible that it would need to be said, it is incredible that another poster backed him up, and it is incredible that someone could remain a member here after such an insane admission/suggestion.Maybe we shouldn't be that cavalier when talking about killing another man. Beside the legal and moral ramifications of actually pulling the trigger, this type of talk plays into the anti's negative portrayal of us.
It's also incredible that someone is so cavalier with his condemnation of a fellow enthusiast. I'm not starting a peeing for distance match here, and I would advise others not to jump on the bandwagon of judging others actions unless it is specifically asked for. I think we all agree that the situation described flat out sucks and none of us want to be put in it. Likewise we don't want to be put into the shoes of a man who shoots another accidentally or incidentally to another persons mistake.It's incredible that it would need to be said, it is incredible that another poster backed him up, and it is incredible that someone could remain a member here after such an insane admission/suggestion.
If someone wanted to discuss how to build an illegal machinegun on THR, that would not be tolerated. I don't see why other suggestions of clearly illegal, violent behavior would be tolerated as if we were discussing cleaning rods.It's also incredible that someone is so cavalier with his condemnation of a fellow enthusiast. I'm not starting a peeing for distance match here, and I would advise others not to jump on the bandwagon of judging others actions unless it is specifically asked for. I think we all agree that the situation described flat out sucks and none of us want to be put in it. Likewise we don't want to be put into the shoes of a man who shoots another accidentally or incidentally to another persons mistake.
I'm still looking for options to improve the range, and I will likely do it on my dime and on my time if the club doesn't jump at the ecommendations. So far I'm thinking that a fence should be used to funnel folks to a gate/opening and have flags or a rotating sign at that point. Knowing the chuckleheads that I'm nervous about, I bet they would hang targets on the fence and signs and blast away.
For liability reasons alone, any range needs to be both properly fenced and prominently marked with warning signs.It's also incredible that someone is so cavalier with his condemnation of a fellow enthusiast. I'm not starting a peeing for distance match here, and I would advise others not to jump on the bandwagon of judging others actions unless it is specifically asked for. I think we all agree that the situation described flat out sucks and none of us want to be put in it. Likewise we don't want to be put into the shoes of a man who shoots another accidentally or incidentally to another persons mistake.
I'm still looking for options to improve the range, and I will likely do it on my dime and on my time if the club doesn't jump at the ecommendations. So far I'm thinking that a fence should be used to funnel folks to a gate/opening and have flags or a rotating sign at that point. Knowing the chuckleheads that I'm nervous about, I bet they would hang targets on the fence and signs and blast away.
If someone wanted to discuss how to build an illegal machinegun on THR, that would not be tolerated. I don't see why other suggestions of clearly illegal, violent behavior would be tolerated as if we were discussing cleaning rods.
Did you read my suggestion for pennants that block the firing sight line? It would be an easy and cheap project while being very effective.
Those outdoor pennant lines used on car lots and such last for years, and you could replace them as they wear out from a supply stock.I like the idea, but I don't see it as a durable solution.
Knowing the chuckleheads that I'm nervous about, I bet they would hang targets on the fence and signs and blast away.
What crazy behavior. Instead of running for cover, you decided to commit murder instead?
Did you really think a jury wouldn't think it more likely that it was a mistake at a shooting range than an intentional attack? It doesn't sound like your buddy would have backed you up, either.
It is truly unbelievable the things people brag about. Your actions are just another reason to avoid public ranges.
Someone needs to seriously consider whether you should remain a member on THR.It isn't murder. A reasonable person would fear for his life having a terrorist or criminal brazenly ignoring others yelling shooting in his direction. Jeeze, You don't wait around to see if he mistaken or intentionally shooting at you!
You need to seriously consider if you have the mindset that you could defend yourself or a family member.