Another day ruined by gun owners shooting.
brianlux
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No, not somebody being shot, just gun owners in the neighborhood exercising their "right" to fire their guns. Yep, it's totally legal here in Helldorado County, CA. I don't know about other places, but this is the mentality of NRA types in my neighborhood.
My right to peace and quiet? Apparently not. :evil:
My right to peace and quiet? Apparently not. :evil:
"Pretty cookies, heart squares all around, yeah!"
-Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
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-Neil Young
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"Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
"Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
If they would just listened to what Jimi said: "Instead of marching down the streets with guns we should, ah, march down the streets with electric guitars".
My first guitar teacher suggested that if my playing bugs the neighbors, line the walls with egg cartons. They worked surprisingly well.
-Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
I moved from another place in this county where the same thing was going on. Turns out the perpetrator was an off duty cop shooting at home. I guess I need to move... again. :(
-Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
Can they see that you are there fishing? Could you post a "Fishing Hole, Please Pass Slowly" sign or something to that effect?
I'd like to think most people are considerate of this kind of thing but, unfortunately, it only takes one or two uncaring people to make waves (pun
The shooting wrecks my nerves and drives me right into a state of massive anxiety.
-Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
"Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
I hate to hear about your anxiety.....can you turn up your music maybe? Thanks for the idea about making my own sign. I can't believe I didn't think of that :fp:
Yes and there is a shooting range only four or five miles from here but some people here seem to think they are still living in the Old West or a cowboy movie. Mostly though it is because they are lazy and selfish and, as you say, don't want to be inconvenienced.
If I had the power of the gods, I'd heal this land and give this place back to the Miwok Indians with their grinding stones and baskets and bows and sit around with them and strum guitars and play Crazy Horse tunes. Meanwhile, I continue to make plans for my getaway.
-Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
"Hear me, my chiefs!
I am tired; my heart is
sick and sad. From where
the sun stands I will fight
no more forever."
Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
"...I changed by not changing at all..."
Thanks, Jimmy. I need a few good laughs today!
-Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
"Hear me, my chiefs!
I am tired; my heart is
sick and sad. From where
the sun stands I will fight
no more forever."
Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
My neighbor hood is semi-rural. Because it lies outside city limits, it's considered county and it is legal to shoot in this county outside city limits (probably true most places). The properties are larger than suburban lots but not all that far apart and certainly too close to be firing guns but people do it anyway because its "legal"- never mind that it is discourteous and that most people in the area would prefer to live without the invasive noise, not to mention safety issues. Besides, that's what firing ranges are for and this county has at least two of them.
One of these days one of those bullets is going to careen off a rock and, adios amigos. I'm sure the animals around here are not happy with the shooting as well. Maybe that's the problem- I am an animal, after all.
Alright, enough of my complaining. It's something I cannot change.
-Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
Machines guns? Whoa! But then, we had a neighbor that used to fire off a canon about once a month. I'm waiting for the first nuke to go off in the neighborhood.
Your folks' house must have terrific insulation. I need some of that!
-Eddie Vedder, "Smile"
It's illegal to discharge a firearm in my county except in the protection of a person's life
or property as with most counties here.
Rural counties vary but most you need 10 acres of land to be able to shoot on your property.
A few years ago a mother was sitting at her computer in a nearby rural county
and was shot and killed by some kids who skipped school and were target shooting in their
backyard which were sizable country type lots.
Not sure if it was illegal or if that incident changed laws.
Maybe you can work to get your laws changed before an accident happens.
A cannon! Wow. I live about 20 miles from Fort Knox and we can hear them when they start practice. I won't pretend that I have any idea what they are firing but last time it happened a couple of weeks ago, the repercussions were so loud, 20 miles away(!), that many neighbors were calling the police to find out what was going on because Fort Knox is not usually that bad!
Seems my preconceptions are what should have been burned...
I AM MINE
Does this concern you at all? Errant shots?
Would you prefer he revved his motorcycle engine for an ungodly amount of time? or how about his classic car?...unfortunately there is no right to peace and quiet. If you don't like it you can always move and unfortunately that is what it comes down to. People have to have the ability to live their life. You could always go to a county board meeting and ask for an ordinance regarding noise I bet you aren't along and would probably get support for one in terms of amount of noise and time of day.
Brian, have you tried working something out with your neighbor? I talked to my race car driving/mechanic neighbor about the times he works on his vehicles and he was more than accommodating. I can't really be mad at him for doing it in the afternoon when I am trying to take a nap. Noise canceling headphones FTW. I was surprised he was willing to work it out too because he is a huge asshole.
Being considerate is a cross to bear for many. I hate that I am considerate of other people in almost all situations, I go too far in putting myself out for other folks who don't really even know or appreciate it. on the other hand it gives me anxiety when I am with people who aren't considerate of their surroundings so it is a double edged sword...I hate that I do it, but I have to do it or I go crazy
It is terrifying when you are too stupid to know who is dumb
- Joe Rogan
I'm sorry, gimme.
not on who can own a weapon legally and responsibly though. Check local laws of surrounding
counties. Start a petition of neighbors. Contact local media and representatives.
Write write write and make some noise!
nothing wrong. That is pathetic and sad. To punish people who do not break the law
nor have motives that are anything but noble.
"not on who can own a weapon legally and responsibly though."
...This just reminded me of something I heard on the radio this morning as they interviewed a nurse who was pushing for improved background checks. She said last year there were 100,000 people denied a purchase of firearms due to failing the background check. I dont know if that was the US or a particular state or something... but her point was that if background checks were more universal and there werent so many loopholes, a lot more people would likely be denied purchase because of failing a background check = Less guns in the hands of the irresponsible.
Oh ok just wanted to make sure you are ok with that thought process ..
The laws we have in place tell us who can own guns legally, but unfortunately
laws don't work on the lawless.
But for sure Brian should make some noise if people are shooting in a way that is reckless,
illegal or could result in an accident. This is common sense.
To have comprehensive discharge laws for safety.
Our laws here in GA are probably more the norm than his because we cannot shoot guns
within many counties at all and if rural we must be on large acreage. We have people who
do illegal things though like celebratory fire. There has been an education campaign on this
and of course it is illegal so people are being punished.