ORIGINAL: ddear
ORIGINAL: T_in_PA3
Man I don't see what is so hard to understand here wingbar. He pulled the trigger. He is responsible for that bullet. I am a HTE instructor and this is one of the MAJOR rules of handling a firearm that is taught. It's not rocket science by any stretch. If he was hunting in the middle of Tioga SF and accidently killed another hunter HE WOULD STILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE BULLET THE SAME AS THIS CASE!
As far as the media and thier coverage of it, that's another topic.
Do you realize the hunter shot into an orchard and the house near where the lady was parked was not visible to the hunter. The bullet travel half a mile through the orchard and the hunter had no way of knowing that his bullet would eventually enter a safety zone. The only way an accident like this could be avoided in the future is if every hunter made sure there was a solid backg round behind his intended target every time he took a shot at game and that is simply impossible.
Wingbar,
Are you and those who agree with you totally, TOTALLY NUTS? You always make sure of your target and beyond (one of the first BASIC rules you learn in Hunter's safety)--If you don't know and practice that---stay home--The shooter deserves whatever he gets and the victim should be supported and apologized to by the hunting community. Sounds like there was no intention to do anything wrong. Doesn't matter. The behavior was wreckless and careless. This is not a Game (as someone earlier said "comes with the game"") she wasn't even "playing", yet she gets penalized by getting shot. What chances was she taking that day? being within 3/4 mile from some unsafe goober. You said there is no crime without intent---WRONG---I got two words for you--vehicular homicide---think most drunk drivers mean to kill someone?--no matter--they are still responsible because of their wreckless behavior, just like this guy. It's just hard to comprehend some of your alls thinking on this one.
Maineguide---guns are dangerous and should be thought of that way and safety instructors do read out of books--their called manuals--so they don't miss any critical points. With Safe handling practices the danger is less but never completely gone (obviously that doesn't apply here)
Let me know if some of you are coming out West--that way I'll know when to wear my kevlar vest
btw--those that support the shooter, please don't disclose to others that you are hunters/sportsmen b/c if those are your true beliefs (c'mon, they can't be) then you are not.
hb