Drone shot down in New York!

[WV. Rootman]

It was a good read and the public got educated a little.

https://nypost.com/2019/02/24/man-shot-drone-searching-for-missing-dog-out-of-sky-cops/

 

[dronesky]

Will be interesting to see if FAA gets involved

 

[Russ43Phantom]

Do you file a Disturbing the Peace charge for every loud muffler (car or motorcycle) that passed your driveway? Do you decide you don't like the passer by and shoot him/her? At a minimum, the gunman should be charged with replacing the drone on top of the illegal use of a weapon charge he already might face.

 

[PointGeorge]

I hope the SCPD follow up on this, the shooter gets prosecuted and the Press follows up with the story- to get the word out to the public.
Wonder how low the drone was flying that this guy was able to take it down.

 

[Matchlock]

I'm an avid shooter, gun owner and a Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor for more than 37 years, and I agree with your assessment 100%.

It's good to know that they charged him with the "prohibited/illegal use of a firearm" as well as any civil authority matters that may arise from this incident. The "shooter" in this case isn't too bright . He may also lose his right to possess or purchase firearms or ammunition for up to five years.

On another note, I totally disagree with the writer of that article when he says "An angry Long Island man pulled a Clint Eastwood on a drone that was hovering over his St. James property." That is such a ridiculous statement to make, because Clint Eastwood would not do such a thing, and to assert otherwise is just irresponsible.

Bud

Do you file a Disturbing the Peace charge for every loud muffler (car or motorcycle) that passed your driveway? Do you decide you don't like the passer by and shoot him/her? At a minimum, the gunman should be charged with replacing the drone on top of the illegal use of a weapon charge he already might face.

 

[WV. Rootman]

I'm an avid shooter, gun owner and a Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor for more than 37 years, and I agree with your assessment 100%.

It's good to know that they charged him with the "prohibited/illegal use of a firearm" as well as any civil authority matters that may arise from this incident. The "shooter" in this case isn't too bright . He may also lose his right to possess or purchase firearms or ammunition for up to five years.

On another note, I totally disagree with the writer of that article when he says "An angry Long Island man pulled a Clint Eastwood on a drone that was hovering over his St. James property." That is such a ridiculous statement to make, because Clint Eastwood would not do such a thing, and to assert otherwise is just irresponsible.

Bud

I think your “other note”is very subjective. You are referring to the roles he played. I could see his character having a barbecue with friends. A loud low flying drone comes flying over and interrupts everything. He pulls out a gun and shoots it down and gets on with his barbecue like nothing happened. Lol

 

[Matchlock]

You know, I think you're right about that. I was thinking more along the lines of those who he depicted in movies.

Good point.

Bud

I think your “other note”is very subjective. You are referring to the roles he played. I could see his character having a barbecue with friends. A loud low flying drone comes flying over and interrupts everything. He pulls out a gun and shoots it down and gets on with his barbecue like nothing happened. Lol

 

[Harleydude]

It was a good read and the public got educated a little.

https://nypost.com/2019/02/24/man-shot-drone-searching-for-missing-dog-out-of-sky-cops/

No good deed goes unpunished....

D

 

[Bad Andy]

On another note, I totally disagree with the writer of that article when he says "An angry Long Island man pulled a Clint Eastwood on a drone that was hovering over his St. James property." That is such a ridiculous statement to make, because Clint Eastwood would not do such a thing, and to assert otherwise is just irresponsible.

The NY Post is a rag. It's not even fit for lining bird cages.

And the shooter should lose his firearms privileges permanently.

 

[xspwhite]

I bet if a news drone got shot down, they would be squealing and crying from the rooftops.

 

[2edgesword]

This happened about 20 miles from my house and I'm 100% sure he will be prosecuted. You would be prosecuted for any discharge of a firearm outside of a shooting range other than to stop a serious felony (muder, rape, etc.). Shooting at a drone because you don't want it flying over your property is going to be prosecuted in downstate NY.

 

[lasersbee]

It seems the Drones flight data showed that it didn't even
fly over the gunman's property.
Legal charges and buying a new replacement Drone sounds
fair to me.

Jerry

 

[Melvoid]

I'm an avid shooter, gun owner and a Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor for more than 37 years, and I agree with your assessment 100%.

It's good to know that they charged him with the "prohibited/illegal use of a firearm" as well as any civil authority matters that may arise from this incident. The "shooter" in this case isn't too bright . He may also lose his right to possess or purchase firearms or ammunition for up to five years.

On another note, I totally disagree with the writer of that article when he says "An angry Long Island man pulled a Clint Eastwood on a drone that was hovering over his St. James property." That is such a ridiculous statement to make, because Clint Eastwood would not do such a thing, and to assert otherwise is just irresponsible.

Bud

Exactly! Clint would use his "44 Magnum.... the most powerful handgun in the world...."

 

[Deleted member 29014]

It was a good read and the public got educated a little.

https://nypost.com/2019/02/24/man-shot-drone-searching-for-missing-dog-out-of-sky-cops/

Guess this psycho shoots at every Cessna that flies over???

 

[skymonkey]

10 things drone pilots should know about guns - AOPA