Spetnaz Soldier 47 Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 (edited) ... Edited February 6, 2013 by Spetnaz Soldier Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paprotective 362 Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 (edited) A friend and/or responsible gun owner should know to NEVER point any weapon at ANY ONE at ANY TIME.. Don't go shooting with him anymore.. EVER.. ETA.. Even my 11 yo son was taught this 3 years ago (at 8).. he knows which way the bullet goes from the barrel.. Edited February 6, 2013 by YWHIC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chevyman097 2,579 Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Ya, i would have said something right away. Any normal person knows not to do dumb shit like that. If he doesnt know better its better to just be blunt and if he gets offended its his fault for being a dumbass. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Superhawk138 202 Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 That is totally unacceptable behavior. Friend or no friend. Someone who owns firearms knows that's the first rule never point at something that is not a target. If you feel he is unstable and no longer capable of being responsible with firearms something should be said or done. Just say he goes off the deep end and harms someone or himself and you had the opportunity to have said or done something. Tough call but maybe alerting someone that he poses a hazard may be the best thing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ronin38 2,117 Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Tough call, but I would DEFINITELY NEVER go shooting with him again! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dubya 198 Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 Id beat the crap out of him as soon as we walked out of the range to the car and called the cops and get him charged with anything i could. Unless of course you have a job so good that you'd let people point guns at you to keep your job.... Id be absolutely furious if someone pointed a gun at me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tool_of_Society 15 Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 He's a moron and you'd do well to distance yourself from him ASAP. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigj480 203 Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 You didn't say what happened afterwards or if you mentioned it to him. Basically, any option other than just living with it is going to put your job at risk, which may be worth it considering what could happen. They only bad thing is that it could also trigger the guy. If this is a recent event you might want to consider filling a report and mentioning the details to the police, including how unstable the guy is. They would surely pay him a visit. You could also talk to your boss. There is no perfect answer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nipper2u 101 Posted February 6, 2013 Report Share Posted February 6, 2013 (edited) Yikes. First off I would do what others have recommended and not go shooting with him again. Whenever I go shooting with someone the first time, I always go through my personal rules of gun handling. Then I give them the same chance. This way we all are on the same page and reactions (such as verbal or physical corrections) are justified. Have you ever had that type of talk? How have follow up conversations with this person been? Is he someone who hasn't had the benefit of being taught common sense gun handling (regardless if he has a bad sense of humor, or is a spoiled rich kid, or immature, or whatever)? Is he some punk kid who has more testosterone than self control? Is he a serious threat to others and\or himself? If you can interact with this person in a reasonable way then maybe it will benefit everyone. I would start with him first so he knows where you are coming from. Outline common sense rules and how you hold yourself accountable - preferably without any guns around. Regardless of whether you can or can't talk with him or reach him, you have to gauge how serious a threat he is. If he is the boss's son then you can consider expressing concern to his father. Consider informing the range operators if you were at a gun range (or the land owner so you distance yourself from any further actions of this guy). If necessary, consider informing local authorities. You have to take this seriously and it is hard to know what to do for the best interest of him and those around him. People can be just that stupid\naive, or that vicious, or that sick. Whatever the case, it is unexcusable. I would hate to shut this guy out if you are his one chance for a positive influence, regardless of the future of your relationship. I would also hate for this guy to hurt (mentally or physically) anyone else (himself included) if you have a chance to do something. Then again, I was not there so you have to take actions you can live with. Not sure that helps but my 2 cents. Edited February 6, 2013 by some idiot Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spetnaz Soldier 47 Posted February 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 (edited) Naa. Hes not that bad just a little bit mental i guess. I exagorated when i said he is a likly candidate for doing somethin crazy. but ya i was fuckin pissed. Edited February 7, 2013 by Spetnaz Soldier Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Remek 771 Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 (edited) Guess I missed the details, but from the reactions, I think I can safely say he intentionally pointed a gun at someone. Even if he is a "nice" guy, this is reason to avoid being near him when there are any guns around. If you don't take it seriously, very seriously, at all times, you are dangerous. I won't get into the telling of people, I cannot gather enough details there. But stay away from him when guns are around. I wouldn't confront him at this point, as it is over, and he will get the idea when he sees you won't shoot with him anymore. Let him come to you to talk it over, that way, if he does do it, he is in a good frame of mind and you can talk openly and plainly. At that point, you tell him your dilemma, and worries, etc. Otherwise, just don't go near him when a gun is around. I'd trust your judgment not to report him, however, if he is crazy, report it now! Edited February 7, 2013 by Remek Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheJoe90 27 Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 In basic a soldier flagged a Drill Sargent while leaving the range. 99% for sure that the weapon was unloaded, and 100% it was careless and unintentional. The Drill Sargent reacted. The soldier in question got back after dinner, when he was done with the good medical folks checking him for broken bones. This response was completely warranted. That soldier will never make that mistake again, and the other 160 soldiers on the range learned real quick. You are telling me that a man held you life in his hands. Purposefully. He threatened to remove your life. Now, in my humble opinion, if you dont report him, (As I understand him based on your posts) is the type that shouldn't have a weapon. If we do not police our own community, then the democrats are right. Someone has to police people with mental defects and keep them from endangering others, I would like to think that gun owners can police ourselves and each other. Do what you feel is right. If my closest friend pointed his loaded SKS at me, I would react. I would make damn sure he (As well as anyone near by) knew not to hesitate next time. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mostholycerebus 415 Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Yeah, you probably should have beat his ass right there. But its too late now. Going shooting with him again would be asking for an AD in the gut. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dubya 198 Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Tonight at the range while I was sitting at the bench shooting the meth heads in the lane to the right of me were flagging the hell out of me with an SKS and pistol being extremely careless. I didn't even realize it until the kid two lanes down flipped out on the methers and got the RO involved. They were sternaly warned but 10 minutes later decided to start doing mag dumps from the hip... I just sat back and watched the morons get escorted off the property. You really must be aware of what and who is around you in a public range. I've seen a lot of dangerous stuff and even seen an AD go directly to the guys left, luckily he was in the first lane and had a brick wall to his left. Needless to say I told the RO. Don't be afraid to "tattle" on a dangerous person. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Spetnaz Soldier 47 Posted March 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Tonight at the range while I was sitting at the bench shooting the meth heads in the lane to the right of me were flagging the hell out of me with an SKS and pistol being extremely careless. I didn't even realize it until the kid two lanes down flipped out on the methers and got the RO involved. They were sternaly warned but 10 minutes later decided to start doing mag dumps from the hip... I just sat back and watched the morons get escorted off the property. You really must be aware of what and who is around you in a public range. I've seen a lot of dangerous stuff and even seen an AD go directly to the guys left, luckily he was in the first lane and had a brick wall to his left. Needless to say I told the RO. Don't be afraid to "tattle" on a dangerous person. Ya good fuck the meth heads. Where they like strait up tweakers or what? Here in Eureka meth is so fuckin bad its sickening. I cant go to the river bar or any other range for that matter without running into a doper of some sort. Any ways i agree tattle the fuck out of the tweaks..they all deserve to be executed anyway, such a waste of life and drain on society. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vulcan16 971 Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Tonight at the range while I was sitting at the bench shooting the meth heads in the lane to the right of me were flagging the hell out of me with an SKS and pistol being extremely careless. I didn't even realize it until the kid two lanes down flipped out on the methers and got the RO involved. They were sternaly warned but 10 minutes later decided to start doing mag dumps from the hip... I just sat back and watched the morons get escorted off the property. You really must be aware of what and who is around you in a public range. I've seen a lot of dangerous stuff and even seen an AD go directly to the guys left, luckily he was in the first lane and had a brick wall to his left. Needless to say I told the RO. Don't be afraid to "tattle" on a dangerous person.Ya good fuck the meth heads. Where they like strait up tweakers or what? Here in Eureka meth is so fuckin bad its sickening. I cant go to the river bar or any other range for that matter without running into a doper of some sort. Any ways i agree tattle the fuck out of the tweaks..they all deserve to be executed anyway, such a waste of life and drain on society. Nice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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