Robbed on BLM?

[Press Check]

I don't always go to Blm, but when I do I go with 300+ calgunners

Hilarious!

[AC89]

I have heard the stories and because of them use a few SOPs for shooting in the desert.

1. Before unpacking any thing, load and holster pistols.
1a. Loaded pistol holstered on at least one, preferably more, persons at all times.
2. When going down range, load, safety, and sling/holster firearm, it will accompany you to the target.
3. One person stays with the vehicle and weapons at all times.
4. Keep ears open and eyes on the hills or surrounding when not shooting. (Listening for the sound of an engine or exhaust, and looking for glint of an optic, binoculars, or approaching dust clouds.)

Those are the four general rules friends, family, and I use when shooting in BLM spots. I am also cautious of any vehicles approaching or rolling near. We (the group I am with) will usually stop shooting, and wave to passerby's. If the vehicle is a bit further out we will reload, and be finishing topping off our magazines as they roll by, when we would again wave.

Last thing any one wants is to be held up and robbed, more so in the middle of no where. I aim to make my group appear a hard target to any observers in hopes we wont be bothered.

Just my $0.02

[Swampcrip]

I mostly shoot in BLM. Never any issues. Only people eager to try each other firearms out.

[SOAR79]

Does anyone else remember Quin Amaro?

He killed a family of four who were out target shooting in 1981.

He wanted their guns and was willing to kill to get them.

It can happen, has happened and will happen again.

Google for more details, this was in San Diego.

irh

This should be an interesting read

[SonofWWIIDI]

There was also a story about 4 guys in blm that all went downrange at the same time to reset their targets. They left their rifles on their table they had brought out. When walking back to their table they found a couple of guys holding them at gun point with their own rifles.

In Blm always make sure one guy is locked and loaded if in smaller groups, preferably everyone. Even when done for the day keep one or 2 fully loaded mags at the ready until leaving.

When others ride up keep your weapons nearby and your sidearm holstered and ready. Be polite. Most legit people won't stop and chat, they know it's dangerous too. Everyone just nods at each other and smiles and keeps going on their own way.

When going downrange stay armed, preferably always leave one guy with the remaining firearms watching your six.

Blm is lot's of fun, but remember there is little law out there. You're in charge of taking care of yourself. Stories are few and far between so it tends to be safe, just remember you're not at some theme park.

I don't always go to Blm, but when I do I go with 300+ calgunners

I think that this was in the thread I mentioned earlier. I just can't find the link.

[killacam]

never ran into any probs.

where I go I have seen the occasional LEO drive by and wave

[Spyduh]

I do the exact same thing. Once I hit the gate, I pull out my holster and mag belt and pistol. Mag in gun and 1 in the chamber with another 4 mags on my waist. passenger does the same.

I'm taking ur advice and having the passenger also get the their carbine of choice and a mag or 5 out and rdy to go.

Hell this thread makes me parnoid now and ill be wearing at least my kevlar in the truck and plates when im outside the truck

The second I get 2 feet past the BLM posted sign. I park off to the side. Unlock my pistol box and holster and strap up. Passenger gets the AR ready. Not trying to be billy bad *** military convo. I just don't trust anybody no matter what you look like.

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[bonusweb]

I have heard a version of the same thing happening at Panoche Hills in the central valley.

Story goes, couple people finish shooting. Having shot all their ammo they are cleaning up. Vehicle makes contact as friendlies.... "Hey how's it going? You leaving? Can we shoot here? What were you shooting? Gimme me all your guns!" as they draw a weapon.

Something alone those lines. Not sure if it really happened.

Spiddy sense on high when out on BLM. Always have a way out and a way to defend yourself.

The trick us to rob them first, as they walk up.

"Hey how's it going? You leaving?

Great and yes with all your stuff.

[FresnoRob]

I don't always go to Blm, but when I do I go with 300+ calgunners

Love that as well. What a great picture that would make.

[Click Boom]

I usually have a glock in a quick draw owb holster on me, if not a carbine on a single point sling. If you want my sh1t, you better be fast.

[VictorFranko]

Semper Paratus

[Sabesimpson]

Always keep situational awareness!

[dg29]

I bet more guns have been lost in home burglaries than robberies out at a remote local

Well I'd bet that more have been lost in tragic boating accidents compared to the burglaries, robberies and remote local areas combined. In fact, many here have probably lost all of their firearms out in remote BLM areas and have been too embarrassed to post about it, unlike the folks with the poor boating skills.
Maybe we should do a poll?

[RR.44]

When me and my shooting buddies used to shoot on BLM we would never use up all of our ammo, we would always have left over ammo specifically for security purposes and we never went downrange together, one or more of us always stayed by the trucks and with the guns, we all holster carried loaded weapons also, we had a guy who would show up with a HK 91 in a Honda prelude, we would let him shoot with us cause we knew that his little car could not go further in and not get stuck in a stream that had to be crossed to go the the next shooting area , we did have a group of guys in a truck try to muscle their way into our space to shoot one time, but one of my friends made it very clear that we were not go na tolerate that and convinced them to move on down the road. We were all aware of the dangers of being out there and knew that our security was up to us.

[Eljay]

It just seems like common sense that if you're carrying valuable stuff and you're out in the boonies and you have guns with you anyway you would keep one ready to go all the time. I'm not obsessive about it but when I'm done practicing with my pistol and switch to rifle I keep the pistol in its holster. Yes, somebody could snipe me from a distance but there's not a lot you can do about that scenario and it would be a rare guy who already has a rifle capable of that who would be willing to kill to steal my 10/22 or whatever.

So basically I figure having a gun on your hip at all times is at least enough that they'll move to the next guy.

But you know, if you don't have a buddy it's even more important to have some common sense about medical stuff. Keep hydrated, etc. etc. It's hot, the time passes quickly, it sneaks up on you. Make sure you have plenty of gas. Think about if your car broke down at the end of the day, do you have enough blankets, food, and water to do an impromptu campout so you can deal with it in daylight. Some of the high altitude desert we have is scorching hot during the day and freezing at night...