07-27-2009, 08:12 PM
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Holy crap Buzz! That was amazing. You did good. That SOB never had a clue how close he was to smelling dirt. Idiot.
Stories like that make me want to go out and get trained for a handgun. I have shot many rifles and own some shotguns. But I have never considered a handgun.
During my long run last week, I had a scarry thing happen. I crawled down the side a Tennessee bridge to soak my feet in the water. I had a creepy feeling about the place so I only stayed a short while. When I was back on the road, I looked over my shoulder. A big grizzly of a guy was standing where I had been. A minute later, he shot a shotgun over my head. Yelled at me "yeah, I'm talkin to YOU". Mother phucker scared the $hit out of me. No cell phone coverage for 4 more miles. When I did get coverage, I called 911. Asked if what I had done was wrong... state right of way and all of that. Operator said "No way!" and "stay right there, the sherrif is on the way".
When he got to me, I explained the whole situation. Then, more sherrifs showed up. They explained to me that in Tennessee, you may NEVER use a gun in such a manner. Sure, if someone is robbing you, breaking and entering, etc. But even if I were "trespassing", he could not do what he did. Well, they went and got him. I know nothing more then that.
I could not carry a gun on such a run if I wanted too. Too much weight, plus, I would have to be licensed in 2-3 states. But I wish I had an option to mace. Really.
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Wow! A shotgun blast over your head is no laughing matter - that situation was potentially even more dangerous than what happened to me. At least I was armed.
How on earth a tired runner soaking his feet could provoke a man to use his shotgun is way beyond me. What threat could he have possibly perceived in you and what you were doing?? Some sort of paranoid psycho, no doubt, and given that the guy is likely playing with less than a full deck, I suppose it could have turned out much worse.
You did a great job of overcoming odds and adversity to finish the run and you also survived a potentially fatal encounter. At the end of the day, buddy you deserve to take some time out and celebrate. Cheers and congratulations on both counts!
PS - If you are already comfortable with guns - and it sounds like you are - by all means get the training and build up some proficiency with handguns. Aside from the obvious benefit of having that extra tool in your toolbox, training and practicing can be a lot of fun and it's very likely you'll meet some good, like-minded people along the way.
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