What would you do, I discharged my weapon on the way to work this A.M.

[gapoppy1315]

I had one go down in my front yard a couple of months ago. Hunter shot it, then couldn't find it I guess. I called the S.O. and asked if they had a charity who they donated to, they said no. I then asked if they wanted me to put it down. 9 times out of 10 they will say yes. Saves them the trouble.

 

[SniperStraz]

Illegal doesn't always mean wrong...

 

[money-dog]

Several years ago we lived on a hill that the road cut through. I noticed several car slowing down so I went to see what was happening. Big doe was in the ditch broken down and several cars stopped just looking. I walked down the embankment, crossed the road and shot her in the head 9mm. It took but a few seconds for all but one vehicle to leave. We loaded her on his truck and had back strap for supper, and a new friend in the driver of the truck.

 

[CommonKnowledge100]

Never had to do it myself, but I would have done the same in your shoes.

 

[AKguy]

I would have done it too... If I'm not mistaken, it's only a misdemeanor anyway. I've discharged pistols at coyotes before and have never had a neighbor call 911 except once.

 

[hjblwme]

Alright here is the legal breakdown of the situation. Someone said earlier that it was illegal to discharge a firearm within 50 feet of a public roadway which is correct UNLESS it is in self defense or the defense of others. It is also illegal to discharge a weapon in a public location unless the same circumstances are occurring. Both of these crimes are misdemeanors. Which means that the cop has to either see YOU do it or have direct knowledge that you did it. You are permitted in Georgia to hunt or shoot nuisance animals at any time of the year regardless of the season or not. Having a crippled animal on the roadside presents several hazards because drivers will attempt to avoid it meaning that it is a nuisance. Cruelty to animals is inflicting or allowing an animal to suffer, so by putting the animal out of it's misery you are doing it a favor. Cruelty to animals is a felony by the way. Yes there are many laws that factor into the situation but the upper echelon of supervision in law enforcement will not allow the troops to make that case and even if the case was made the prosecutors in the jurisdiction would throw it out due to the conflicting laws and a lack of intent. In legal situations there must be INTENT. The only situations where intent is not needed in Georgia is in Manslaughter cases and Traffic laws.

 

[BIGLEW]

I would have done the exact same thing... However, I only wish I had enough guns to forget about a G36 in my truck!! haha

 

[Crazy Horse]

I would have done the same thing. It is illegal to shoot any animal that has been hit by car, another freakin stupid law!!

 

[silverado31794]

If i hit one an its layin there imma shoot it so nobody has to ask questions haha.

 

[TacticalTaco]

As if you had another choice really....