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JC! That's messed up but glad you and everyone else is ok. I would be so pissed and definately would want to call the Sheriff. People should know the rules when out shooting and not only that but common sense tells you you don't run around shooting downhill, at trees or whatever trying to play G.I. Joe. Crap, if they are ex mil they should definately know better!
I know it would be hard to think about this in the moment - but for anyone else reading this - if it happens in the future get pictures of the idiots. We could put up a wall of shame.
To answer a few questions...
Yes, I do belong to a private range but the kids like to shoot reactive targets and my range does not allow that.
Wearing Blaze Orange most likely would not have helped, if you can't see 2 SUV's parked directly off the edge of the road you aren't looking.
Maybe I should have called the police, yes they were stupid but I don't know that calling the pd would have helped anything. I spoke with them and they understood the gravity of the situation.
Returning fire would only have increased the chances of someone being hurt or killed. It would not have reduced the risk to mine but might have actually increased the danger to them and would certainly lead to my spending some time in the local jail.
I will be finding a new local for outdoor shooting with the kids.
It would have been difficult NOT to return fire in this situation if I had my kids with me.
This here is one main reason why I dislike the public free for all ranges and Id rather drive the 2 hours to my private property and
shoot in peace and safety. Not to mention wanna be DOW assholes who think they are gods gift to the world act as if
they can do as they want and be total douches without repercussions. My son thought I was gonna drop that asshole on Friday. [Bang][Bang][Bang]