DazzJo Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Hi guys I'm hoping for some advice. I got a call from the wife asking weather I can come to her work and see to a wood pigeon that had shot and badly wounded from it to, so it couldn't fly or walk. So as I get there the pigeon is stuck under a bush and was suffering quite badly so I gently took it away out of sight a put it out of its misery. Once I got it in the back of my car a gentleman who works with the wife has said that there has been issues with the neighbour shooting pigeons in his garden before. One day 12 months ago there were nine dead on the gravel of the works carpark after a weekend. So I'm wondering weather this "person" or "persons" shooting these pigeons on the works carpark is breaking the law or breaking the law by shooting the pigeons out of the tree on the carpark which also overhangs his garden?? Cheers guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 The chances are he would be breaking the law in one way or another , if the dead birds are landing over the boundary then chances are the pellet must be leaving his boundary , so thats illegal. Secondly the chances he is shooting them under the terms of the GL is slim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 He should not be shooting anything outside his own garden,his pellet must stay within the confines of his own garden BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Straight away there's an issue with the backstop, or the lack of it. Not sure of the legal implications if it's an air rifle but I'm sure the police would have something to say about how inconsiderate the shooter is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazzJo Posted August 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Yes that's what I thought so would you recommend that I inform the local authority? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 If it's causing distress to people then yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazzJo Posted August 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Yes definitely causing distress to other office staff as it's not something they see each day (unlike us lot )! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingo15 Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Report it to the police and see what they have to say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Report it whoever is doing this is not a shooter,he's a moron who gives us shooters bad press BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayDT10 Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Most probably a young lad doing what most of us done when we were young . Unless you think people are being in danger I wouldn't give it another thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazzJo Posted August 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Report it whoever is doing this is not a shooter,he's a moron who gives us shooters bad press BB Definitely +1 that one BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazzJo Posted August 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Most probably a young lad doing what most of us done when we were young . Unless you think people are being in danger I wouldn't give it another thought. Well when my wife is involved in the business next door to the house then yes I am giving it a lot of thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Jay whilst I understand what you are saying, even as a young lad respect for quarry was always at the forefront of shooting. Disposing of it in a responsible manner comes under respect for quarry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berettadevon Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Report it to the police and see what they have to say +1 !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 If it turns out to be a young un maybe you could take him under your wing and educate him in the correct way of doing things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazzJo Posted August 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 I might post a BASC Shooting Safety Guide through the door first tbh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebarrels Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 I might post a BASC Shooting Safety Guide through the door first tbh! And a bin bag for the clean up BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 I think I'd be having a quiet word with whomever is doing the shooting. It may not be your responsibility but you are a shooter and you're involved now, indirectly, so it may be better coming from you as you know what you're talking about. He may be a young lad who doesn't know any better. If after talking to him he turns out to be a moron then sure enough, report it, or let him know someone will be reporting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DazzJo Posted August 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 And a bin bag for the clean up BB Then I'll pick them up for ferret fodder after nah only kidding but like u said BB defo gives use responsible shooters bad press Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesj Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 I would second having a word first, like has been said it may be a youngster that doesn't know better and a few tips from you could do the trick without any song and dance. if the person is just a k***b then report away to anyone who will listen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckman91 Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 I would second having a word first, like has been said it may be a youngster that doesn't know better and a few tips from you could do the trick without any song and dance. if the person is just a k***b then report away to anyone who will listen! +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayDT10 Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Jay whilst I understand what you are saying, even as a young lad respect for quarry was always at the forefront of shooting. Disposing of it in a responsible manner comes under respect for quarry. . Having respect for quarry is anything from leaving where they lay to chucking them on a muck heap or maybe eating a few. The main thing I was taught was to kill what ever it was I was pursuing as cleanly and quickly as possible. But as somone who has shot a lot of stuff I know there has been a lot of animals suffer a slow and painful death due to my pursuit . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon69 Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 (edited) i would play the "Good Cop", "Bad Cop" routine. Go round there as the "Good Cop" and inform him of the right way to go about shooting and what laws etc he is breaking. Then let him know that the manager of the wifes work is thinking of/going to report him. Then you should have an idea of whether, its just a good kid unaware of his actions, or a scrote who needs reporting. edit: and if he is the latter and you need to report him, get the manager to do it, then you and/or wife shouldnt have any come back! Edited August 4, 2014 by silver pigeon69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 I do not think respect for quarry enters into this. He is breaking the law by shooting where he is and needs to be spoken to. As has been said, he will have a job proving he is acting within the terms of the General Licence at the very least. If he is not bothered about dropping birds outside his property, it is unlikely he will be bothered about gun safety either. His behaviour alone is conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace, if someone from your Wife's workplace decides to deal with the issue themselves. I would report the matter to the Police and let them deal with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitloop Posted August 5, 2014 Report Share Posted August 5, 2014 I feel just running straight to the plod will do nothing but put there firearm crime stats up . giving them a bigger stick to beat us all with. id go round and try and inform the person what he is doing is wrong and try and teach them something . then if it turns out its a total scrote then report them . but if it turns out to be a young kid that don't know any better and you help them to understand what they are doing is wrong and that's one more new shooter for the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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