Neighbors out shooting as well

[halamrose 24]

Hi Chaps,

I was out for a walk with the rifle the other night after dark and could see and hear someone in the next field with a rimmy. I flashed my lamp at him a couple of times so he knew I was there and made my way to another part of the farm. I didn't feel comfortable with someone else waving a gun around. What would you have done?

Cheers,

Halam

[Kay 9 1]

How did ya know it was a remington? Or did I pick ya up wrong. My view is he is entitled to shoot too if he has permission and all's legal:)

[dave1372 83]

Hi Chaps,

I was out for a walk with the rifle the other night after dark and could see and hear someone in the next field with a rimmy. I flashed my lamp at him a couple of times so he knew I was there and made my way to another part of the farm. I didn't feel comfortable with someone else waving a gun around. What would you have done?

Cheers,

Halam

 

 

I would have done the same and maybe tried to have spoke to the guy so you could swap phone numbers to let each other know when you are out shooting, a lot safer that way, particularly if you are a ginger head ....he may think you are a fox:tongue2: . I would now speak with the adjacent landowner and let him know who you are and let him know it is for each others safety you would like to contact the other shooter.

[dave1372 83]

How did ya know it was a remington? Or did I pick ya up wrong.

 

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[stubby 175]

How did ya know it was a remington? Or did I pick ya up wrong.

 

 

you picked up wrong, rimmy = rimfire

[kenny14 656]

I think you did the right thing in moving to another part of the farm, not just for safety reasons but it shows respect for the other shooter. Also if you ring or better still go and introduce yourself in person it helps to form a good relationship, and you never know it may even lead to some more permission .

Edited October 14, 2010 by kenny14

[The one 8,479]

You should have spoke to the guy and certainly speak to the farmer and make sure you both have permission , Even with safe backdrops the rimmy bullet will travel a fair distance and for safety you should know where each other are

[Kay 9 1]

How did ya know it was a remington? Or did I pick ya up wrong.

 

 

you picked up wrong, rimmy = rimfire

Ah ok:) no worries.

[Airborne9 4]

Slightly different scenario but similar i guess, the farmer of some ground that i shoot on phoned me last week to say a guy who used to shoot there many years ago has been in touch and would i mind him doing a bit ?? I explained to the farmer that it was his land and his decision, got the guys phone number and made contact explaining that i had no issue with him shooting and that he wouldn't offend me as long as we both knew when each other was on the ground.

 

As a result he invited me round for a brew, chewed the fat about shooting for a bit and invited me out onto some of his permission. everyone's happy.

[halamrose 24]

Heading off towards red lights beyond where I have permission carrying my rifle doesn't seem like a good idea but finding out who the farmer is certainly does. I'm sure my land owner will know.

 

Thanks lads,

 

Halam

[kenny14 656]

Slightly different scenario but similar i guess, the farmer of some ground that i shoot on phoned me last week to say a guy who used to shoot there many years ago has been in touch and would i mind him doing a bit ?? I explained to the farmer that it was his land and his decision, got the guys phone number and made contact explaining that i had no issue with him shooting and that he wouldn't offend me as long as we both knew when each other was on the ground.

 

As a result he invited me round for a brew, chewed the fat about shooting for a bit and invited me out onto some of his permission. everyone's happy.

 

 

A perfect example of simple decency and respect paying off ,