Aint that the truth!!It might. I have seen more ambulances called to Big Game parties than to shooting ranges and shooting accidents combined.
Sorry to hear that. You don't have to expand on what happened if you don't want to. I get the point.When I had a place I let friends shoot on my land... was a huge mistake.
Well, I can tell you if I had kids, they'd be learning right here at home. If I could get certain immediate family members to practice every single day, that would be great, but it is like pulling teeth to get them to practice twice a year. I never used to look at it like I'm assuming risk for them to practice, but for some reason that is how I'm seeing things for everyone else.I have two thoughts. I really get tired of people basing their choices on “I might get sued” because of such and such. Reminds me of people saying don’t use your reloads for self defense because some DA is going to charge you. Just internet rumor junk. Second, I have fond memories of learning to shoot with my dad on a friends ranch. I’m sorry that a lot of kids learn to shoot at an indoor range. Probably why they’d rather stare at their phones.
But I do agree it’s your land and your call and sense I’ve never owned any “land” maybe I shouldn’t judge.
I dont give family any special privileges. I judge them by merits, not blood.Unfortunate that the OP bailed on his own thread.
Your land, your rules. It's good to be a little paranoid. I wouldn't let friends shoot on my private range. I especially wouldn't let family shoot on my land. For one thing, I know my family members and they're not responsible and they always feel entitled to everything under the sun. They have the mentality of, "What's your is ours." Ask me about the time I let one of my brothers borrow a motorcycle.....
When something happens, money becomes a possible element of contention and lawsuits happen. Money just really messes up personal relationships.
Much more to be said on this subject, but not here.
--Wag--
When I had a place I let friends shoot on my land... was a huge mistake.