visa_bot Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 I've been reading some of your postings, and you all appear to be very responsible regarding shooting near footpaths etc. We have been having problems with someone who is shooting over our premises which also has a public footpath running next to it. Please be aware that we are not anti-shooting, we are countryside people and have no problem with this. We have horses and they do not mind the actual sound of the gun, but they do object to shot falling from the sky around them, and this has resulted in an injury to someone which required a visit to the doctor. I wondered whether anyone has any suggestions on how to deal with this problem. All we want is for everyone to be safe and responsible and enjoy the countryside, we are not trying to stop his sport. We've obviously tried speaking to him, and we did call the police, but they say they can do nothing. If we did decide to sue, which we would really like to avoid, would it be the person shooting or the landowner that was responsible? If anyone can offer any advice to bring this to a satisfactory conclusion for everyone, I would really appreciate it. Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbivvy Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 there is a lot about this post that will make a few on here very suspicious. me included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old rooster Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 (edited) All very disturbing but in fairness you ought to put in at least some profile information when joining the forum and immediately asking for advice. Irresponsible shooting does none of us safe shooters any favours and needs to be addressed by someone with expereience. I'd suggest approaching the landowner and asking him to speak with whoever he's given permission to shoot on his land, I'm sure if you explain the situation and how it adversely affects you he/she will be more than prepared to resolve the issues. Edited November 7, 2005 by old rooster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurcherboy Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 Call the police they are dutybound to follow up your complaint. Shooters have a responsibility not to endanger or worry other users on footpaths etc. LB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 (edited) there is a lot about this post that will make a few on here very suspicious. me included. includeing the fact that no profile or location filled in ? Edited November 7, 2005 by hawkeye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 Falling shot will not cause injury because it will have no power left in it. However, should anyone be hit by shotgun pellets and hurt, then the police would not only attend, but would arrest the person doing the shooting because it is an offence to allow your shot to fall on someone else’s property. Now I would wonder how anyone could shoot a shotgun at a distance that was so close to cause injury, without being seen and therefore recognised. And if they were so far away as to be out of sight, then the shot would fall like raindrops with about the same amount of power. I get the feeling that you are looking for a spurious way in which to try and sue someone simply because a few shotgun pellets have dropped harmlessly onto your property. If you are for real, then shout a warning to the person shooting and tell them that if they drop any shot onto your land again then you will have them arrested. This will certainly deter a law-abiding shooter. If on the other hand you expect us to believe that the police have told you that they can’t do anything about it, then I think that you are either telling porkies or are looking for some way to make a claim. G.M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
converse320 Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 Broke my arm falling of a spooked horse, so think the original poster might be referring to something like this rather than injury from the shot itself. No idea whether this is a genuine question or not, but if it is, seems like you've already been very reasonable in talking to the shooter, so I'd approach the police again and insist they act. If the story is as you say. then they are duty bound to follow it up properly. And clearly, its the shooter at fault - nothing to do with the landowner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 My advice would be to contact the Landowner and take the matter up with them. If they are the same person that is doing the shooting, then I would refer the matter to the local Police and insist they investigated your complaint. A letter from your Solicitor may also help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 (edited) The only advice that can be given is to phone the police and discuss the matter with them. If what you have to say to the police indeed provokes a response 'there is nothing we can do' then the story you are telling them is not the same story you are outlining to here. Discussing this with the police is the best course of action as they can correctly inform you of the law on shooting, the local bylaws and other information pertaining to this case. Of course this post is going to cause some concern due to its nature, one can never be to sure. I am sorry to hear this and wish a speedy recovery for any party injured, but the Police is your best course of action. Edited November 8, 2005 by Axe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visa_bot Posted November 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 Thank you all so much for your advice. I've never used a forum before, and was not automatically given the option to enter personal information. I've found this now and added a small amount of information, but most of it is not relevant. You were right, that it was the frightened horse jumping on the person that caused the injury, and not the shot itself. We will definitely be following up on the suggestions that you have made, I really appreciate it. Judith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teal Posted November 13, 2005 Report Share Posted November 13, 2005 I have moved this to another forum, it isn't ideal for the question but is more appropriate than the one i was in. I am no lawyer but the advice you have recieved seems sound. Best of luck with this, and I hope a satisfactory conclusion can be drawn from it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAKEBITE Posted November 14, 2005 Report Share Posted November 14, 2005 Any idea as to the outcome? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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