thanks

[glockman19]

It sounds like the deputies handled it well. There isn't a lot of detail in your posting to draw conclusions from. About the least intrusive action that could be taken in your example is to document the event and refer for a prosecution decision.

The related criminal charge is the big question, and it really relates around the population factors where you were shooting. On the high side, the deputies could document a "Reckless Discharge of Firearm" (Penal Code section 246.3). That charge is a felony, but is also the type of felony that could be prosecuted as a misdemeanor. They may also have documented whatever Riverside County Code provides for unlawful shooting (the difference between the charges being the level of danger presented to persons downrange).

I'd be extremely surprised to see felony charges filed. Misdemeanor charges are possible, and really depend on the D.A.. You also may be invited to appear at a D.A.'s office hearing. At the risk of over-simplifying the process, its the equivalent of getting "chewed out" by the boss. The hearing officer will visit the facts of the incident with you, and if satisfied that no further judicial action is needed to impress the significance of the event upon you, then its over. Make sure that you really understand what the process is before you walk in the door.

I agree 100% with this post.

[glockman19]

This here. I was just getting ready to post this.

EXCEPT ONE THING!

Take every gun to your friends ( or someones) house and leave JUST THE 22 YOU USED at your house.



Sorry fornthe caps im just trying to be clear, not screaming lol

Rifles or handguns? Loans can be made for 30 days and recipient must have HSC for handgun loan.

If I did remove them from my possession it would be out of state beyond CA's jurisdiction.

[50 Shooter]

One last thing, stop handling firearms when you're drunk! That's like the biggest mistake you made and hopefully didn't tell them.

Please let what guys here are telling you sink in. At best they let you off with a warning, time will tell if the D.A. wants to chew your arse!

[pterrell]

Beyond my target is nothing but miles of mountains.

Can you be absolutely sure that nobody is out hiking in those mountains? Can you be absolutely sure that a couple kids aren't out being kids in those mountains? Please, for the love of God, identify your target and what's behind it next time. Making an assumption that there is nothing out there because it's "just mountains" is stupid and dangerous. If you're going to shoot in your back yard, shoot at a man made berm or the ACTUAL side of a mountain with a clear sight line, not the general direction of one.

Stupid stuff you do when your drunk.

Didn't see this earlier. It's people like you that really, really piss me off. Screw what everyone else said. I hope your dumb *** gets charged.

[Sapperforward]

I hope you never do that again. Know your target and what lies beyond.

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[antiseen]

Drunk, no less?

[Garv]

You will need to give me all of your weapons except the offending .22.

Let us know what happens.

Good luck

[glockman19]

I'll posts any updates. Still wondering how long before I know if it's going any further.

Two Weeks

[Garv]

I'll posts any updates. Still wondering how long before I know if it's going any further.

One of the legal folks here will chime in but there is a time limit for filing charges.
Otherwise, you should discreetly inquire how long that is.

[NATEWA]

They knew I was drinking. My beer and empty cans were by where I was shooting. It was 10 at night when it happened. Less likely for people to be out there, the mountain side is steep and rugged. In know still stupid and will never happen again.

Shooting guns and drinking alcohol at 10pm - no bueno! Keep us updated and look into buying some CCI quiets the next time. Let us know what happens. Hopefully nothing comes of it and it's a lesson learned.

[pterrell]

Cut me some slack. It's the first and last time that'll ever happen. Am I the only one who has done stupid things here? I do admit my huge mistake.

I'm not going to "cut you some slack". You were drinking and shooting guns at a random mountainside. Would you say the same thing if it turned out that you actually had shot someone? "Hey man, cut me some slack. I didn't know he was out there. It's a long ways away and I'm drinking" GTFO!

[SmokieBear]

Beyond my target is nothing but miles of mountains.

But think of the endangered big foots! Lol

[Garv]

....next time.....

Nonononononono.

[RickD427]

One of the legal folks here will chime in but there is a time limit for filing charges.
Otherwise, you should discreetly inquire how long that is.

It's one year for the misdemeanor charges. Three years if the D.A. opts for the felony flavor of the PC 246.3 charge.

Typically it runs a lot faster than that unless the day has a reason to stall, then you see charges filed the day before the statute runs out.

[sonofeugene]

Drunk and foolin with guns....what could go wrong??

OP: If all you get is a hand slap, count yourself damn lucky. And take a gun safety class while you're at it.