I heard on the news today that it was a bolt or possible several bolts that were used, the crossbow itself was not used...either way not a good way to go...
Condolences to the family (families?)
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I heard on the news today that it was a bolt or possible several bolts that were used, the crossbow itself was not used...either way not a good way to go...
Condolences to the family (families?)
Ya judging by the wording in the last article I read. Said he was covered in blood when apprehended. That makes me think he stabbed them.
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True but still a joke. I had a judge turn a significant heroin dealer loose and I had him back in front of the same judge in less than 24 hrs.Quote:
Originally Posted by rick_iles
He pretty much had to stick it to him that time but I got invited to visit the chambers for a performance evaluation. Glad when that judge left the bench.
Yes, but if that crossbow had been proper trigger locked, and the bolts stored separately from it. This whole incident might have been prevented. The trouble is you don’t need a licence to buy a crossbow or the bolts to use with it. This means individuals do not receive any training in how to use them safety. Nor are they given any knowledge on their responsible uses. Perhaps law enforcement does feel particularly threaten by them. Silencers stack up as prohibited devices, but you can’t get a weapon much more silence than a crossbow. Pistol ammunition that is capable of piercing body armour is prohibited, but a bolt from a crossbow that does spin like a bullet and doesn’t become knurled in its fabric, can slices right through body armour, even if the bow is of low poundage. I recall that a number of low poundage crossbows were banned at one point, I believe for use in hunting. However, I can imagine they’re still out there. I wonder how much this guy practiced before he unleashed his attack. For those who wouldn’t like seeing anyone handing a rifle or shotgun without proper training, why wouldn’t you have the same problem with anyone with a crossbow?
You don’t stop hunting because you grow old. You grow old because you stop hunting.
- Gun Nut
Wait....I am going to get some popcorn !!!!
Maybe you missed it, but the crossbow was not part of the attack. The guy stabbed those poor souls with arrows/bolts, it could have very easily have been a knife.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gun Nut
This has nothing to do with hunting or learning how (being trained) how to use a crossbow... Learning how to shoot and using a crossbow belongs in a hunting thread, not here....
Your right, so why was this thread posted on a hunting forum in the first place? It could be that every time something involving a hunting tool hits the headline, the hunting community becomes paranoid as to what impact it might have on their hunting activity.
Maybe instead of being speculative and passive, we should become proactive, and mandate the government to put some safe guards in place, that would prevent some wing-nut from getting a hold of the tools we use to hunt with and doing mischief with them. It doesn't real matter that he actually fired the crossbow or used a bolt like a knife, he shouldn't have been able to get access to either if the proper safeguard had of been in place. He did have a criminal record, which would have prevented him from obtaining a firearms licence and access to a long-gun and ammunition. If similar safe guards had been in place for archery equipment, then this wouldn't have been an issue on this hunting forum. And he would have had to come up with a different type of instrument to do his deed. Leaving our past-time alone.
You don't stop hunting because you grow old. You grow old because you stop hunting.
- Gun Nut
There is no possible way to introduce legislation against such happenings as this !Quote:
Originally Posted by Gun Nut
We as hunters also use knives, do you want to be prevented from using one while hunting ?
I think the gun community becomes paranoid with good reason.
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Originally Posted by Gun Nut
I know all that legislation in the world can't stop such wing-nuts. I want the legislation in place to protect us from shouldering the heat, from such incidents. With legislation in place it becomes the government responsibility to ensure such individuals are appropriately screen. Meanwhile we don't have to go running for cover every time something like this goes down. Nor can we be held accountable just because we demand such tools to hunt with. If the screening doesn't get properly done let the blame rest on the bureaucrats in the government. Right now such tools are available, because we who put them to legitimate use, demand them, so we the hunting community become the target. Why should we be made the patsy, when something like this happens? Let government really prove the value of their legislative capability and keep the wing-nuts away from the tools, which we have to enjoy our past time.
You don't stop hunting because you grow old. You grow old because you stop hunting.
- Gun Nut