I hear gunshots all around me,...

[Just Me]

,..a woman, alone, defenseless (with exception of my dogs who encourage my motherly recalcitrance by barking behind my knees) in rural America.

Should I be afraid?

I am serious.

I have heard men shooting guns, off and on, for the last several hours. What should I do, in your opinion.

[NMDemDist2]

1. call the sheriff n/t

[Just Me]

7. I know the sheriff and he knows me. It's hunting season.

:7

I worry more about my dogs than me.

Didn't mean to,...well,...

It is weird, though,...hearing all the gunshots.

[NMDemDist2]

11. they can't "hunt" after dark, it's illegal, call the sheriff n/t

[Pavulon]

15. In some states you can hunt predators after dark.(nt)

[HeeBGBz]

14. Then I wouldn't worry

Unless you think they are shooting on your property.

[Just Me]

17. My second year here in rural America.

Maybe I'm just paying more attention to the noises,...being alone.

FUCK!!! That WAS close,...*shiver*.

damn

I think i'll just go to bed early, tonight.

[salvorhardin]

2. Yes

Call the sheriff or state police.

[IndyOp]

3. Can you call a neighbor or friend to

get some information? Or call the local police?

[sasha031]

4. I would call the police

I don't blame you of being afraid. I would call the cops right away.

[sasha031]

13. I can't stand guns, hunters

the whole Neanderthal thing. There is no way you should have to be living in fear because of some pin heads.

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[High Plains]

21. You hear gunshots in the countryside sometimes

No need to live in fear, and no need to gratuitously insult hunters.

[leftofthedial]

5. 911

or call the police.sheriff dispatcher

[HeeBGBz]

6. I live rural and hear gunshots all the time

I think nothing of it. However if it's right near your windows and close to your house, it might be a different story. It all depends on what kind of neighbors you have.

[babylonsister]

8. How rural? We have yahoos around

here shooting off fireworks; that will last until after New Year's.
But yeah, I'd call a neighbor and see what they think.

[RamboLiberal]

9. Could they be hunters or out target shooting?

If you're concerned, first thing always to do is call 911 or local law.

[Pavulon]

10. Depends

Is someone having a turkey shoot?

Running dogs? Is is deer season?

If you live in the country and they are not on your property they are probably not doing anything wrong.

I'd call the sheriff if you are concerned.

[GrumpyGreg]

12. Not to be sarcastic but why on earth are you asking us?

This is the last place I'd go if I heard shooting.

[sasha031]

16. she feels safe here

[catmother]

18. i agree. the DU is always there with advice. n/t

[JuniperLea]

19. Hell, I live in Los Angeles

I was raised in a hunting family and although I've never taken a furry animal's life with a gun, I've shot plenty and I don't scare easily when I hear gunshots in places where they "belong" such as hunting areas.

What scares the Bejeebus outta me is the sound of gunshots in the city. I don't hear that very often, but when I do, hells bells! I about jump outta my skin!

So, it's not just you, Just Me. Gunshots can be scary. It's nearly dark here in Los Angeles, so it must be dark wherever in the US you are. Call the cops. Make sure you are safe. Cuddle up with TV or a good book until you can fall asleep.

If it's hunters shooting after hours, they need their hands slapped by the cops or local warden. If it's a neighbor getting shot at, calling the cops is a good thing to do. If it's some crazy shooting up the place, the cops need to know about that. Don't be afraid to call them.

[Carolab]

22. JustMe, you still on here? You okay? n/t

[Just Me]

24. There must be a dang HERD of deer here.

BAM!!! BAM BAM BAM!!!

Enough already.

My doors are locked,...my dogs are in.

I am collecting my bat and pulling the covers over my head.

Good night!!!

[HeeBGBz]

27. Santa must've brought your neighbors some new firearms

I've got one neighbor who routinely shoots what sounds like a 357. Then my other neighbor who is a fireworks dealer. We have all sorts of detonations from that side of the neighborhood.

I know it's unnerving.

Just a few hilltops over is Tweak Mountain where the methheads live. Now, THOSE people I worry about.

[depakid]

34. That's the first thing that came to mind

People shooting off the guns santa left under the tree.

Of course, it could be something else. I think I'd talk to a neighbor and find out how routine that sort of thing is where you live.

[Just Me]

23. FUCK!!!! Just,...talk to me,...

I called the county office and they said what I thought, "it's just hunters".

But, those hunters are shooting right next to my home!!!

I am alone. I have no guns.

I don't have a reason to be afraid,...but, I am. :cry:

[Pavulon]

26. You may want to go visit someone, or go out for a drink(nt)

[flyarm]

28. honey i used to live in the country ( farm behind me ) where they hunted

they should not be hunting in the dark...call the police..tell the police the truth that it has you fightened..that it is entirely too close to your home..and it has your dogs all riled up as well..let them know you have dogs...tell the cops ..dang could they be drunk and shooting still after dark..that will get the cops out there quick..if they think hunters could be drunk..and shooting in the dark..at least then you will get some action...
really let them know you are scared...

it is always better to be safe than sorry!!

don't sit in your house scared..tell them..please send someone out to check it out for you..thats what they are paid for!!

be safe sweetie!!

fly

[flyarm]

30. ohhh and do something to rile your dogs up so they start barking alot!!

the best deterent to anything or anyone is dogs barking loudly...get em barking..loud..throw socks for them to chase and make them play and bark with them..to get them barking loud!!

stay safe..and barking!!

fly

[helderheid]

32. I agree - CALL THEM BACK.

[Glimmer of Hope]

31. I am so sorry this is happening to you.

Did you tell the sheriff you thought they were too close? There must be some sort of ordinance that gives you some protection.

[marions ghost]

33. you do not have to put up with

hunters shooting right next to your home. Call the county and convince them that you are afraid (ANGRY helps too) --because they are shooting too close. Trust me, I live in a rural transition area and have had to put up with a lot. The deputies should come to your place and check it out. Insist on it. Hunters shooting near houses may have a screw loose. I once had a messed up teenager with a high-powered rifle shoot into my shed--it was so loud everyone in the house was terrified. You DO NOT have to put up with this.

[Hello_Kitty]

35. Oh no!! That's terrifying!!

I would definitely be scared if I were in your position and the cops should go out there to make sure you're okay! Keep calling them until they come out there. It probably is just hunters but they might be hunting too close to your home without realizing it.

Other than that, I'm sorry and I hope the shooting stops soon. :hug:

[TheBaldyMan]

25. hello, you still there?

[jody]

29. What state do you live in? Perhaps you need to meet your neighbors and

find out if they hunt or shoot targets.

You chose to live in a rural area and you shouldn't expect those who have been there for decades to change their life style just to accommodate you. :shrug:

[flyarm]

36. honey are you there?????????? have cops come???????

did you call them?????????

please be ok..and let us know you are ok!!

fly

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

37. What time is it at your place?

Here in Arkansas, it is pitch dark, and no one hunts legally after dark. Is your land posted against hunting? If so, and you think someone's on your land, call the sheriff and report trespassers. Even in my neck of the woods, where the environmentalists and the rednecks get into it from time to time, a sheriff will respond to no trespassing/no hunting. Keep your dogs indoors. One of mine was shot once during hunting season.

[-..__...]

38. Get a dog and a baseball bat or call the police...

they should respond in a few days. Either that or walk on over there and file a report... chances that at least one of them is the Sheriff, one of his deputies or someone related to them.

:eyes:

Seriously...

Is it the chance that a stray bullet might strike you or your home that concerns you?

Is it that these people might have knowledge that a lone female might be at home and wander on over to your place and take advantage of the situation?

Is it just the sound of gunfire that worries you?

[brook]

39. I'm sorry this frightens you...

I live in a bird sanctuary - and am awakened by hunters on the bay across the street during this season. Being a 'refuge' from LA, gunfire itself doean't scare me - but it makes me mad as hell.

If it's legal hunting, my advice is have a drink or take a sleep aid; turn up the TV and call it a night. They'll be gone in the morning.

I have been unable to sleep without a TV or radio in the room for years. It provides the 'white' noise that blocks everything else out.

[mcar]

40. It is unnerving

We live in semi-rural America and hunting season scares the bejezus out of me. There are woods right across the street from our house and people hunt in them. Every time I hear a shot, I check to see where my son and his friends are playing. I fear stray shots injuring them.

I definitely empathize with you.

[rasputin1952]

41. Locking

Please be advised, the good people of DU have the best intetions, but this is a police matter. Please call your local law enforcement and have them deal with the situation.

Thank you for your understanding.