Was I being ridiculous?

[HangOutdoors]

So there was a guy a block away or so who was shooting outside the front window this evening, it appears he had some issues. Swat and police was called in, they closed off the roads and some of the neighbors were going in their basement and sheltering. The first thing I did was hookup the boat and pull it forward in the drive so it was between my house and the neighbors house which are brick so that a stray bullet wouldn't hit it..... The Admiral thinks I was being absurd..... But I told her boating season is almost here I don't want to have to take it in for glass work from a stray bullet. Realistically two blocks away or so, but you never know.

I guess it is over now and they had to shoot him, sad. Not sure if he made it or not.

Barricaded situation in Royal Oak ends, 34-year-old gunman shot by police (clickondetroit.com)

 

[HangOutdoors]

Looks like he is ex-military suffering from PTSD. Very sad.

 

[NewGuy]

Sad, however, you did the right thing steering your ship to safe harbor!

 

[Chatt_Jetsetter]

That's scary, glad ya'll are alright. Sad for that family. I do have a question though; did World War I and II vets do this kind of thing, with PTSD being the cited cause? It just seems like you never heard about this kind of thing in that generation. I was not in the military. My dad served in the Army, there are three Marine grandfathers between my wife and I and one Army vet, and then several other vets in my family between the Marines and Army, Air Force, and Navy. None of them talked about PTSD issues or seemed to have major struggles with it.

 

[HangOutdoors]

Very unfortunate and sad. I read that he eventually passed away. Father that he assaulted is ok. Not sure anymore than that.

 

[2kwik4u]

On the edge of ridiculous.

The risk of a stray bullet, via line of sight from 2 blocks away is pretty low without a significant elevation change between the two. Assuming you're in a stereotypical suburban neighborhood there are a LOT of obstacles to get past before it got to the boat.

If you assume the threat was legitament; You risked life for equipment. If a bullets going fast enough to break glass it's going fast enough to do serious bodily harm. I'm sure both life and equipment are insured, but only one is replaceable. Consider the inconvenience of a hospital trip with boat season coming up, especially if it ends poorly.

Considering the threat was relatively low, you and your boat were most likely in very little danger at any point. Probably a greater chance of dropping the tongue on your foot than getting hit by that bullet. So maybe some wasted effort, but you certainly didn't hurt anything, or take on additional risk by moving the boat.

Not judging, just evaluating. In hindsight I've done many things with similar tradeoffs, I'm working on making less of them. Let insurance cover the equipment.

 

[drewkaree]

On the edge of ridiculous.

The risk of a stray bullet, via line of sight from 2 blocks away is pretty low without a significant elevation change between the two. Assuming you're in a stereotypical suburban neighborhood there are a LOT of obstacles to get past before it got to the boat.

If you assume the threat was legitament; You risked life for equipment. If a bullets going fast enough to break glass it's going fast enough to do serious bodily harm. I'm sure both life and equipment are insured, but only one is replaceable. Consider the inconvenience of a hospital trip with boat season coming up, especially if it ends poorly.

Considering the threat was relatively low, you and your boat were most likely in very little danger at any point. Probably a greater chance of dropping the tongue on your foot than getting hit by that bullet. So maybe some wasted effort, but you certainly didn't hurt anything, or take on additional risk by moving the boat.

Not judging, just evaluating. In hindsight I've done many things with similar tradeoffs, I'm working on making less of them. Let insurance cover the equipment.

This sounds like something I'd actually watch on one of those science-type shows that would do all the math and calculations.

I have no idea if you were being ridiculous or not. I was a whole state and an entire lake away, so I never even thought to concern myself with it. If I were there, I definitely would be willing to throw your body in front of mine for protection.

 

[HangOutdoors]

On the edge of ridiculous.

The risk of a stray bullet, via line of sight from 2 blocks away is pretty low without a significant elevation change between the two. Assuming you're in a stereotypical suburban neighborhood there are a LOT of obstacles to get past before it got to the boat.

If you assume the threat was legitament; You risked life for equipment. If a bullets going fast enough to break glass it's going fast enough to do serious bodily harm. I'm sure both life and equipment are insured, but only one is replaceable. Consider the inconvenience of a hospital trip with boat season coming up, especially if it ends poorly.

Considering the threat was relatively low, you and your boat were most likely in very little danger at any point. Probably a greater chance of dropping the tongue on your foot than getting hit by that bullet. So maybe some wasted effort, but you certainly didn't hurt anything, or take on additional risk by moving the boat.

Not judging, just evaluating. In hindsight I've done many things with similar tradeoffs, I'm working on making less of them. Let insurance cover the equipment.

Not really sure how serious the threat was, I just didn't want a bullet hole in the boat this close to the new boating season

 

[anmut]

I would say that the risk to your boat was extremely low and moving it is down right ridiculous. I will also admit that I would've done the same thing.

 

[Mully262]

It is definitely a funny reaction to a very sad situation. I have a macabre sense of humor, so I can find the humor in your reaction.

It is sad situation. Myself and others on this forum are all too familiar with the story in general. Guys get home, take on these demons by themselves, often reaching out to alcohol or drugs to numb the pain, but it just amplifies the noise. Eventually you either break through or break down. That is why it is so important to have a healthy outlet. Like boating for us on this forum.

So can I judge you for for wanting to protect the boat? Hell no. It is my own personal therapy as well. It isn't the material goods, it is what it provides for a mental state of mind. Of course you want to protect that. This is also why so many vets are into motorcycles. Same thing....

 

[FSH 210 Sport]

That's scary, glad ya'll are alright. Sad for that family. I do have a question though; did World War I and II vets do this kind of thing, with PTSD being the cited cause? It just seems like you never heard about this kind of thing in that generation. I was not in the military. My dad served in the Army, there are three Marine grandfathers between my wife and I and one Army vet, and then several other vets in my family between the Marines and Army, Air Force, and Navy. None of them talked about PTSD issues or seemed to have major struggles with it.

A rather large topic of discussion....to answer your question yes there were lots of cases of “ptsd“ from WW I & WWII, but it was called a couple of other things, mainly “shell shock”. There was another term known as “the thousand yard stare”. My personal opinion based on what my WWII vet father told me about pre war, the war, and post war was that for one there was the GI bill and ample opportunities for people to work and attain the American Dream of peace, a family and economic prosperity if one was willing to work for it. Toss in traditional American values that were prevalent at the time and it becomes clear why these types of things didn’t happen.

 

[dan144k]

It is just like when it starts to hail or storm outside, people move there car inside. Completely normal. Funny but normal

 

[HangOutdoors]

Yeah, but, if My SUV gets damaged I can get a loaner within a couple hours or if it is totalled have a new car by the end of the day. Getting the boat repaired or trying to find a new replacement may be next to impossible.

 

[AmesJainchill]

Not really sure how serious the threat was, I just didn't want a bullet hole in the boat this close to the new boating season

I heard about that from some friends in the 13 mi / woodward area and also 13 / crooks that evening. Pretty crazy!

But as far as the potential bullet hole goes, maybe some flex seal tape would work in a pinch, lol. I think they only make it in white and black though. No blue.

 

[HangOutdoors]

With my luck it would of hit the engine or gas tank