Run off at the local range while mining

[kdiver58]

We have had some berms collapse due to the record rain we have been having. As a result they are going to get a bulldozer to move the berns back and flatten them out a bit. My friend and I in an effort to not lose the lead buried in the berms started getting more aggressive in our collecting. Out of the blue some geezer tells us we have to stop due to safety reasons. Why we asked? GET ready for this .. He thinks they would be liable if we were exposed to lead. When my friend pointed out that we were wearing gloves and other safety equipment. He changed it to "the berm might collapse" My friend pointed out that that was during a rain storm, it had not been raining and we were having to use a pick to dig that material out. There were 2 of us taking turns in case there was a problem. We pointed out that there was nothing in the bylaws that prohibited us from getting the lead. didn't matter we had to stop.
Now mind you neither my friend or I are kids .. We are both in our 50's . We both work in industrial areas. We both have to deal with OSHA and are tested on the matter.

It kills me this guy would rather see the asset bulldozed off and lost than let us have it ..

[merlin101]

If your all members who is he to tell you anything? I'm sure he'll complain to someone but if he has a history of that the board might not even listen. I'd just keep "rebuilding" that berm by hand.

[PS Paul]

Sounds like one of those "makes up his own rules that others must abide" sort of fellas. We got 'em out here too. I usually ignore them unless it impedes my actions/duties.

I just never understand why some folk simply MUST get involved in other people's business when it is no business of their own? They seem to gravitate towards gun clubs, for some odd reason.

[HATCH]

I would return to the range and continue. Bring a wheel burrow and start "repairing" the water damage.

[hardy]

Sounds like one of those "makes up his own rules that others must abide" sort of fellas. We got 'em out here too. I usually ignore them unless it impedes my actions/duties.

I just never understand why some folk simply MUST get involved in other people's business when it is no business of their own? They seem to gravitate towards gun clubs, for some odd reason.

Or politics!!!!!! LOL Mike.

[waksupi]

Get some hard hats, and a clip board. That oughta scare him off!

[geargnasher]

Get some caution tape and a bundle of 3', pre-sharpened wooden marker stakes from the lumber yard and cord off your work area. Throw out anyone who crosses the line while you "repair" the berm. All those boolits/bullets in the berm material are ricochet hazards, doncha know, need to remove them and "dispose" of properly.

Gear

[JonB_in_Glencoe]

some clever answers are offered,....But seriously, us sportsmen can really fight over some stupid things. I offer this advice, go to the next meeting and get verbal permission from the club officers [or a members vote] to continue mining...while I'd be sad if they told you not to continue to mine it, at least it wasn't coming from one person that may or maynot have the right to tell you to stop.

[CLAYPOOL]

Tell'em to move to CHICAGO, those folks up there will love him. (For awhile)

[kdiver58]

Something I should have added is that he is one of the safety officers .. Busy Body

QUOTE:
"I just never understand why some folk simply MUST get involved in other people's business when it is no business of their own? They seem to gravitate towards gun clubs, for some odd reason."

No kidding. Some members, who are not shooting, walking around checking I.D.'s . How do they have time ? Nothing better to do than to act like you have some sort of police rights.

[jonp]

Frankly, unless he was a club officer or owner of the range I'd tell him to mind his own business. If another member was walking around trying to check ID's I'd tell him things I will not print here. I have a very large problem with self appointed busybodies.

[swheeler]

You and your friend get two more buddies to go with you, take 4 shovels, one guy shovel while the other 3 lean on theirs, nobody will mess with you, they'll think you're EPA.

[Gtek]

Yep, we have them down here also. One of those "I finally have a title types", at fifty two still my cheek starts twitching and my knuckles get tight. I have moved strategies front. Anywhere from drizzle to pouring rain go, the estrogen vessels will be cribbed up at the house. Cooler, calmer and when home hose rinse for a cleaner melt. Gtek

[kdiver58]

Odd you would mention ID's and busy-bodies .. One other friend, a member, was talking off to the side . Another member comes by and starts complaining that his bore flag was not visible enough. He told the guy to piss off. The busy-body then grabs his ID . The friend takes it back and pulls out his badge and informs him he has just committed assault. He was nice and told him he would give him one more chance to go away before being arrested )
Like I said before .. How do these people have the time to waste ?

"I have a very large problem with self appointed busybodies." Amen brother !

[PbHurler]

He probably stirred things up because you & your buddy BEAT HIM to it.

[jonp]

He probably stirred things up because you & your buddy BEAT HIM to it.

Now your down to the real reason.

[9.3X62AL]

He probably stirred things up because you & your buddy BEAT HIM to it.

I believe we have a winner!

Then again, there are a (thankfully) small number of people whose mission in life seems to be rooting out anyone doing something fun/enjoyable/worthwhile/recreational, and BY GOD THEY ARE GOING TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. My favorite species of cattle to tip over, I should add.

[finishman2000]

Frankly, unless he was a club officer or owner of the range I'd tell him to mind his own business. If another member was walking around trying to check ID's I'd tell him things I will not print here. I have a very large problem with self appointed busybodies.

you get asked to show id and you don't, either you leave or you will be charged with trespass. to many people think they are special and don't have to pay EVERY year to belong. Cops are the worse. these are our club rules and have no problem with this.

[9.3X62AL]

Cops are the worse.

It isn't a gratuity......it's TRIBUTE. Yeah, seen that more than once. Kinda low-rent, really.

[10 ga]

"safety officer", if the range was "cold" his authority was ended unless there was a safety violation related to gun handling. At 63 I'm kinda intolerant of those who abuse others with their authority and most often simply ignore them and when they are close enough "finger salute" with a "get the H out of here"! Retirement is kinda nice.
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