Firearms starting forest fires

[Bob Thompson]

One last thought, and thanks to all who have contributed to this discussion.

If the danger of a high velocity bullet can cause a fire, why do all national forests and BLM lands in the nation readily admit thousands if not millions of hunters in the woods at some of the driest times of the year, the fall, especially before the snow flies?

It would seem, either it is not THAT much of a danger or the government wants to insure we at least maintain our rights to OUR public lands or risk far greater danger from disgruntled hunters and the public at large. Think about that a while.

 

[45_auto]

More people are killed by drunk drivers than by guns.

You really should do a little more research there so that you don't appear so uninformed.

If you're talking about the United States, there's about 3 times as many people killed with guns as there are by drunk drivers.

 

[kilimanjaro]

Generally, by fall hunting seasons, there has been some rain, increased fuel moisture, and night/morning humidity offering recovery. The bigger danger is the campfire left unattended.

Public land closures are kept small, they know who they work for.

 

[SgtLumpy]

Quote:
Originally Posted by sgtlumpy
More people are killed by drunk drivers than by guns.
You really should do a little more research there so that you don't appear so uninformed.

If you're talking about the United States, there's about 3 times as many people killed with guns as there are by drunk drivers.

Well, I thought I found accurate stats.

2011 - Killed by drunk drivers, US - 10,228
2011 - Killed by guns, US - 8,583


So even if the stats are inaccurate, the point is, just because something ELSE is dangerous, doesn't make it ok to do something less dangerous.


Sgt Lumpy