Is BLM land really that dangerous?

[five.five-six]

Aliens probed me on BLM land ��

Oh yea? Where? How long did it last?


Asking for a friend.

[five.five-six]

I have gone back a few times after that but have always made sure to put the SUV behind my back just in case.

[VoR]

I got a really bad sunburn and some serious thigh chaffing.

Somebody above mentioned being robed. If you wear a robe you will eliminate chafing and sunburn, plus you will look like the Dude.

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[Jimi Jah]

The biggest danger now is getting a ticket or arrested for shooting on it, it's closed.

[200Apples]

Jimi Jah

The biggest danger now is getting a ticket or arrested for shooting on it, it's closed.

What is closed? BLM is open to recreation. It is their "improved" campgrounds or other "improved" facilities that are closed, in order to minimize the potential for large gatherings.

If things have changed within the last 10 days, we need a fresh cite. Thanks.

[n8vrmind]

Don't camp near off-duty LAPD officers [emoji28]

[SoCal326]

Areas in San Diego are closed to shooting because of fire restrictions but still open to recreation.

https://www.blm.gov/press-release/blm-initiates-seasonal-fire-and-target-shooting-restrictions-california-desert-0

[Notpc]

The biggest danger now is getting a ticket or arrested for shooting on it, it's closed.

[therealnickb]

The biggest danger now is probably heat stroke.

[robertkjjj]

The biggest danger now is probably heat stroke.

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I'm voting your answer as likeliest correct. Right up there with vehicular accidents.

My gut tells me that, if we were to make an accurate list of the "50 most common causes of death in the desert", that "Being murdered by a stranger" would be at or near the bottom of that list.

History tells us, that we're far, far more likely to accidently shoot our own foot off, than we are to be approached and shot by a stranger.

But, my biggest concerns in the wildlands, are typically
the heat, car getting stuck, flat tires,falls, cuts,broken bones, and being too far from EMS help

[RandyD]

I had one bad experience. It was in the mid 1980s, and I was shooting at the Kitchen Creek shooting area. I was alone, went 100 yards down range to change my target, and while I was down range, a load of teenagers pulled up and started shooting. I yelled at them, but could not get their attention. I ended up going over to them to read them the riot act, but they were apologetic and sorry, and had no range experience and thought it would be ok to shoot at objects that were 20 yards lateral to me.

Another observation that I have had is, it is surprising how quick a car can pull up to your location. I have had other shooters pull up and inform me where they are going to be shooting and ask me where I intend to shoot, which is legitimate and friendly. If they were people who are intent on doing wrong, being alone or unloaded could have serious consequences.

[rynmgdlno]

While we're on the topic, it would be much appreciated if anyone could recommend a BLM spot for a couple nights camping (and some shooting) within range of SF. I'm an avid outdoorsman, stringent LNT practitioner, and will respect your spot. Pretty please?