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Re: What do you do when somebody points a gun at you?
« Reply #75 on: August 04, 2016, 03:13:33 PM »
The fact that this guy has a hunting partner who would tolerate this behavior is disturbing as well, if I ever catch any of my hunting partners doing this they won't be hitting the woods with me ever again


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Re: What do you do when somebody points a gun at you?
« Reply #76 on: August 04, 2016, 03:27:44 PM »
I want to be clear that I don't encourage this behavior. It just doesn't bother me much when I catch someone scoping me and I think it would be far more dangerous to confront someone about it.

I mean heck, if the guy is carrying a Tika I would feel very safe.

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Re: What do you do when somebody points a gun at you?
« Reply #77 on: August 04, 2016, 03:43:03 PM »
Contact the timber company that issued the permits. Maybe they can narrow down the vehicle. If you can get a positive ID on it,  they might lose their permit.

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Re: What do you do when somebody points a gun at you?
« Reply #78 on: August 04, 2016, 04:09:30 PM »
Contact the timber company that issued the permits. Maybe they can narrow down the vehicle. If you can get a positive ID on it,  they might lose their permit.
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Re: What do you do when somebody points a gun at you?
« Reply #79 on: August 04, 2016, 04:12:21 PM »
Years ago an off duty GC Sheriff was shot will coyotee hunting. I believe the sheriff said the guy was scoping him, he tried to hide but ended up getting shot by an 30 06. The guy was a felon out hunting a special doe hunt with his dad, his dad had the permit. He made up some bs story, but was found guilty & got like 7 yrs. The sheriff is no longer a sheriff because of his injuries. You never know what other people are thinking & planning. Be safe out there.

I remember that - it was kind of touch and go for Earl there for a while. Messed up.

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Re: What do you do when somebody points a gun at you?
« Reply #80 on: August 04, 2016, 04:56:02 PM »
I guess my biggest thing is the it will never heppen to me attitude.  We hear about these accidents every single year and yet some of these guys still think it is ok.  It is not.  Pointing a gun at me is not a great idea.  Last night was obviously just idiocracy.  How many times do we have to hear about it before it stops though?
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Re: What do you do when somebody points a gun at you?
« Reply #81 on: August 04, 2016, 05:09:14 PM »
I guess my biggest thing is the it will never heppen to me attitude.  We hear about these accidents every single year and yet some of these guys still think it is ok.  It is not.  Pointing a gun at me is not a great idea.  Last night was obviously just idiocracy.  How many times do we have to hear about it before it stops though?

This story makes me want to just wear orange all the time now. I have some under armor shirts in blaze orange and they stay nice and cool. They are the loose fitting ones. I would recommend them for summer time

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Re: What do you do when somebody points a gun at you?
« Reply #82 on: August 04, 2016, 05:20:22 PM »
I guess my biggest thing is the it will never heppen to me attitude.  We hear about these accidents every single year and yet some of these guys still think it is ok.  It is not.  Pointing a gun at me is not a great idea.  Last night was obviously just idiocracy.  How many times do we have to hear about it before it stops though?

This story makes me want to just wear orange all the time now. I have some under armor shirts in blaze orange and they stay nice and cool. They are the loose fitting ones. I would recommend them for summer time
Unfortunately I don't think blaze orange would have made a difference at all...he just straight did not care.
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Re: What do you do when somebody points a gun at you?
« Reply #83 on: August 04, 2016, 09:28:16 PM »
Please call the Timber Company hotline and report this vehicle and idiot scoper! I have a Timber permit around here and I surely do not want some idiot scoping me.
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Re: What do you do when somebody points a gun at you?
« Reply #84 on: August 04, 2016, 09:29:45 PM »
Depending on the situation I might shoot them. Pointing a scoped rifle demonstrates the means, opportunity, and intent to cause someone serious bodily harm.

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Re: What do you do when somebody points a gun at you?
« Reply #85 on: August 04, 2016, 09:55:13 PM »
I support not escalating if the guy realizes his err and puts his gun down.

But think about this: If a guy walks up to you on the street and points a hand gun at you what are you going to do? Then says "Oh, it isn't loaded."

Basically the same thing, right?
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Re: What do you do when somebody points a gun at you?
« Reply #86 on: August 04, 2016, 09:59:41 PM »
I support not escalating if the guy realizes his err and puts his gun down.

But think about this: If a guy walks up to you on the street and points a hand gun at you what are you going to do? Then says "Oh, it isn't loaded."

Basically the same thing, right?
That is kind of my thought on it.  I will report I have to call anyways cause some meth head was locked in when we got there.
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Re: What do you do when somebody points a gun at you?
« Reply #87 on: August 04, 2016, 10:08:40 PM »
I support not escalating if the guy realizes his err and puts his gun down.

But think about this: If a guy walks up to you on the street and points a hand gun at you what are you going to do? Then says "Oh, it isn't loaded."

Basically the same thing, right?
Not exactly.  The rifle provided a scope which enhances your vision.  If he's drawing a bead on you, then it is same as a guy putting a handgun in your face.  I don't see utilizing a scope and aiming a rifle as being identical.  ***I don't support/encourage 'scoping'.

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Re: What do you do when somebody points a gun at you?
« Reply #88 on: August 04, 2016, 10:17:42 PM »
I support not escalating if the guy realizes his err and puts his gun down.

But think about this: If a guy walks up to you on the street and points a hand gun at you what are you going to do? Then says "Oh, it isn't loaded."

Basically the same thing, right?
Not exactly.  The rifle provided a scope which enhances your vision.  If he's drawing a bead on you, then it is same as a guy putting a handgun in your face.  I don't see utilizing a scope and aiming a rifle as being identical.  ***I don't support/encourage 'scoping'.
so you don't support it but if he utilizes his scope(which oh yea has crosshairs in it) that is ok?  That is just utilizing a scope.  Kind of surlrised at some of these answers.  Would honestly love to see aome of these guys react.
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Re: What do you do when somebody points a gun at you?
« Reply #89 on: August 04, 2016, 10:25:46 PM »
What about using your reticle to range targets is that ok in a hunting scenario?



 


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