Sentenced

[Senko lover]

The interesting part to me is that I'm not seeing a lot else about the murder/sentence anywhere other than fishing websites. I'll bet if the situation was reversed and the fisherman shot the robber, the media would have been ALL over it.

[buzzed bait]

There is no question that driving to the lake or a bad diet or many other things that most of us do on a regular basis is statistically more dangerous than time spent at the boat ramp. I ALWAYS carry when trailering my boat based on personal experience. I often fish at night, many times with my wife, and have had a couple of incidents that have convinced me that my responsibility to protect myself and those for whom I am responsible requires I do so.

I take carrying a deadly weapon very seriously. My responsibility to be aware of my situation and avoid conflict is much greater when carrying. I also understand that for some an armed population is a frightening thing, and as mentioned above there are some who don't quite get that liberty and responsibility are fundamentally linked. The only thing that frightens me more than having to use deadly force is not having deadly force available to prevent its use on me or others.

 

all very, very, very well said....

[K_Mac]

Thanks buzzed. This is a topic I have given a lot of thought, and the practice of which I have spent a lot of time, energy and money to get right. I continue to work to make sure I am as we prepared as possible, while hopefully I am never tested.

[lo n slo]

I'm always armed at the ramp and other places also. Wife as well. Too many crazies.

Same here

[tander]

It's a shame that you can't go fishing or any activity or just going some where, that you have that threat of someone shooting you. This happen just a few miles from my house. If someone tries messing with me they will have to answer to "The Judge" and he is not in a court room.

[chadmack282]

I have bullets &/or a rope!!

[HoosierHawgs]

Really sad to hear. I hope the murder serves every minute of his sentence. Make sure to be situationaly aware at all times. I once heard that prayer is the best way to meet the lord, but trespassing is faster.

[senile1]

Agreed ~

 

But life is short & precious ~ peace of mind helps me enjoy it.

 

A-Jay

 

the reel ess stated:

 

 

There is no question that driving to the lake or a bad diet or many other things that most of us do on a regular basis is statistically more dangerous than time spent at the boat ramp. I ALWAYS carry when trailering my boat based on personal experience. I often fish at night, many times with my wife, and have had a couple of incidents that have convinced me that my responsibility to protect myself and those for whom I am responsible requires I do so. 

I take carrying a deadly weapon very seriously. My responsibility to be aware of my situation and avoid conflict is much greater when carrying. I also understand that for some an armed population is a frightening thing, and as mentioned above there are some who don't quite get that liberty and responsibility are fundamentally linked. The only thing that frightens me more than having to use deadly force is not having deadly force available to prevent its use on me or others. 

 

K_Mac stated:

 

 

But driving to the lake is necessary to fishing. It only takes once. We're always hearing about someone successfully defending their life with a firearm these days. I have been walked up on before by someone who gave me the feeling I was being sized up. But I was left alone, probably because I looked poor at the time.

 

 

As my first sentence indicated, I understand the desire to carry a weapon.  I did not say that one should not carry a weapon if he or she chooses.  Relax, but be alert.  Avoid what you think could turn out to be a situation of conflict. Carry if you choose.  The point is that too much fear can lead to incorrect, and sometimes deadly decisions.  I think K_Mac stated it very well in his last paragraph.  

[Karsonclowers]

That sentence is not justice. 25 years for robbing his boat & shooting him in the face is a sad commentary on our justice system.

Amen!

[Felix77]

Glad he was sentenced but I struggle to see how the DEATH of an innocent person equals 25 years.  He will be roughly my age when he is released from prison and still have plenty of life to live once he is free.  His victim clearly doesn't have that same luxury.

 

So sad ... 

[A-Jay]

the reel ess stated:

 

K_Mac stated:

 

 

As my first sentence indicated, I understand the desire to carry a weapon.  I did not say that one should not carry a weapon if he or she chooses.  Relax, but be alert.  Avoid what you think could turn out to be a situation of conflict. Carry if you choose.  The point is that too much fear can lead to incorrect, and sometimes deadly decisions.  I think K_Mac stated it very well in his last paragraph.  

 

I with ya ~ and I'm of the belief that "Fear" often comes from being unprepared.

 

Preparation equals successful performance.  Especially in this case.

 

 Clearly, we are talking about  The Worst case scenario here -  but in the unlikely event that anything like this were to occur, I plan to be the one

without the extra hole(s).

 

A-Jay

[Jtrout]

Take him out back and and shoot his face off!

[5 Dollar Fishing Game]

Take him out back and and shoot his face off!

To put it bluntly !!!!

TRUTH!!!!