HUGE +1 to Owen County Sheriffs Dept / OCPD - in reporting to the "explosions"

[williamnewman1]

I have an interesting story that I should have posted awhile ago.

I was at my mothers house which is adjacent to a closed quarry (we have permission to shoot in parts of). We were having a little fun and really opening up the 50bmg out to ~800yds, shooting a little tannerite, sighting in the 22-250 and so on. Its really great to shoot into a 150ft+ crumbling rock wall as your backstop. Yes, yes I know I have a distance range and backstop that only some could dream of. I feel really blessed for that.
Anyway, apparently there was a rather insane number of phone calls to the police department (25+) about the "explosions" going on. I know that the sounds probably echoed coming out of the quarry and such, but it is a good 300-350yds to the closest house (behind us) from where we were shooting.
The sheriff dept responded with 2 officers. They were very polite and courteous, asked about our backstop, and asked how much hearing protection we were wearing. I asked them if they wanted to give it a go on the 50bmg, they declined and said maybe next time (with a chuckle). They wished up luck and told us to be safe.
The end.

I know not exciting at all, they did their job and made sure the things going on were all legal and went on their way.

 

[IndyDave1776]

Always good to hear of things working just exactly as they should!

 

[youngda9]

What self respecting man would turn down a chance to shoot a 50bmg...amazing. Do they get police officers out of charm school these days?

 

[IndyDave1776]

What self respecting man would turn down a chance to shoot a 50bmg...amazing. Do they get police officers out of charm school these days?

Probably the one who doesn't want the original callers to call in and complain to his supervisor that he has become part of the 'problem'.

 

[4sarge]

I have an interesting story that I should have posted awhile ago.

I was at my mothers house which is adjacent to a closed quarry (we have permission to shoot in parts of). We were having a little fun and really opening up the 50bmg out to ~800yds, shooting a little tannerite, sighting in the 22-250 and so on. Its really great to shoot into a 150ft+ crumbling rock wall as your backstop. Yes, yes I know I have a distance range and backstop that only some could dream of. I feel really blessed for that.
Anyway, apparently there was a rather insane number of phone calls to the police department (25+) about the "explosions" going on. I know that the sounds probably echoed coming out of the quarry and such, but it is a good 300-350yds to the closest house (behind us) from where we were shooting.
The sheriff dept responded with 2 officers. They were very polite and courteous, asked about our backstop, and asked how much hearing protection we were wearing. I asked them if they wanted to give it a go on the 50bmg, they declined and said maybe next time (with a chuckle). They wished up luck and told us to be safe.
The end.

I know not exciting at all, they did their job and made sure the things going on were all legal and went on their way.

If that was today, WE could hear it all the way to my place which is a pretty fer piece Could hear the 50 and then the KA Boom

 

[VUPDblue]

If I ever had to go on that type of run, I would graciously send 650gr of love downrange if offered.....

 

[Rookie]

If I ever had to go on that type of run, I would graciously send 650gr of love downrange if offered, or I would tazer them until they offered.

Right?

 

[VUPDblue]

lol

 

[Frank_N_Stein]

Right?

Right. Especially now that I have a new Taser that I need to break in.

 

[A 7.62 Exodus]

Right. Especially now that I have a new Taser that I need to break in.

​THEY'RE COMING RIGHT AT US!

 

[ArevaloSocom]

As it should be.....

 

[KG1]

As it should be.....

Yes. I think.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Right. Especially now that I have a new Taser that I need to break in.

Hmmm, did you know rhino has a new .50USMG?

 

[williamnewman1]

What self respecting man would turn down a chance to shoot a 50bmg...amazing. Do they get police officers out of charm school these days?

I know right ? , but like others mentioned Im sure they didn't want to be included in the "complaint"

 

[williamnewman1]

If that was today, WE could hear it all the way to my place which is a pretty fer piece Could hear the 50 and then the KA Boom

the story wasn't today , but did shoot the 50bmg in the same place today so possibly. Its just north of Spencer. Just if anyone was thinking , no police response today

 

[williamnewman1]

If I ever had to go on that type of run, I would graciously send 650gr of love downrange if offered.....

660gr XM33 , but i get what you are saying ...
Truthfully that would have been great , I really wished they would have taken me up on it. If nothing else it makes a better story

 

[sig-guy]

If that was today, WE could hear it all the way to my place which is a pretty fer piece Could hear the 50 and then the KA Boom

What did you say? I can't hear you over all the explosions!

 

[williamnewman1]

after getting the 50bmg out today, the kids wanted to get behind them . My daughter (6) has a very healthy interest , but for now we are sticking to bb guns and 22lr. My son tags along (4) and just likes doing whatever Im doing.
Hell , my kids have better trigger discipline than some adults ( and yes I know her finger is on the trigger in the pic, and my son has a ring pop in his mouth not a pacifier LOL )

 

[vitamink]

If I ever had to go on that type of run, I would graciously send 650gr of love downrange if offered.....

I would hope if a guy is cracking off 50 cal rounds in haughville you'd be at least somewhat suspicious. Legendary run though.

 

[MemphisR32]

I can only hope that one day someone offers me a few rounds on a .50. What are theses cops thinking?