I'm guessing they are just piling on charges to make an example of him.Quote:
Originally Posted by automatic slim
Reckless endangerment should be sufficient, but they want to make a point!
Just my opinion.
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I'm guessing they are just piling on charges to make an example of him.Quote:
Originally Posted by automatic slim
Reckless endangerment should be sufficient, but they want to make a point!
Just my opinion.
Maybe the occupants in the house that this northern
Cival War buff fired on made the grave mistake of wearing
grey coats.
Um, how do you ACCIDENTALLY fire a cannon?
Seriously. I've never seen one other than in Bugs Bunny cartoons. Is it possible to have an AD with one?
As ever, he's responsible for every round that leaves his artillery piece. A sane person won't fire their handgun where there's no good back stop and he can't control the destination of his projectile. Cannon, I'd say, deserves at least the same level of care.
This enthusiast lives in my county:ticking:
Any gun that can be fired on purpose can also be fired accidentally!Quote:
Originally Posted by Bunny
I saw a soldier accidentally fire a 155mm howitzer when the lanyard got caught on his gear. When he backed away from the breech he fired the gun! :ticking:
(Boy was he embarrassed!) :hand5:
Great line!Quote:
Originally Posted by J Bowen
I believe it's safe to say that he intentionally fired the cannon, but unintentionally hit the house.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bunny
I don't think he gave consideration to the possibility that the cannonball might hit something and ricochet into the neighbor's home.
Another hard lesson learned by a single careless act.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Defensive Arms
Ok, that makes more sense. I couldn't picture Bugs not knowing he was lugging some huge heavy cannon ball into the thing and then lighting the wick. Thanks.
:yup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Defensive Arms
Learn from the mistakes of others. You won't live long enough to make them all yourself. :rolleyes:
Which is why I often make the point that not everything bad that happens should or needs to be treated as a crime.Quote:
Originally Posted by DaveH
This incident can be settled up between the two homeowners and their insurance companies. Nothing much gets gained by prosecuting.
Everyone makes mistakes and we don't need to make everyone a criminal.
I guess he didn't keep his finger off the trigger?:rofl:Quote:
Originally Posted by Bunny
I bet he looses his CCC permit...:yup:
THAT SUCKS!!! For more than 1 reason. My wife is originally FROM uniontown and we are moving back there within the week..... Great, according to city-data the violent crime rate is high, now I have to worry about a cannon ball crashing through my living room..
-Steve
another great line........
Guess this guy is a REAL loose cannon.
bet the prosecutor uses that one in
court when speaking to the jury about
the case. Be an open and shut verdict after
the jury hears that one.
This was the man's masterpiece
so aptly entitled "Canon in house"
ahhh Im on a roll
On the plus side, at least he agreed not to fire his cannon in the neighborhood anymore. Nothing like a genius that realizes the hazards of his actions after he does something. Risk management is obviously not his strong point.
yes, and what did it ricochet off of.:tumbleweed:Quote:
Originally Posted by Bunny