All valid points . . . and I really appreciate the input. Just call it a phobia I have that goes back to my law enforcement days in the Coast Guard. Pass through shots were not much of a concern with the ol' 45 - most often the round would be stopped by a bulkhead. But having seen a demonstration with the 9mm and a pig carcus - the round went through the pig and punched through a 3/8'' steel bulkhead - no way of knowing whom or what was on the other side. Down range spotting is part of what I do whenever I set up. But this being public game land . . . rather be safe than sorry.