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@__GALLANT__
2 жыл бұрын
I could see the fear and anxiety in your eyes. Your family is out there with you and all kinds of things that 'could' happen start to run through your mind. I'm glad you made it out of that situation alright but I do have some suggestions. You're not an old guy. You should be able to handle a "drunk who couldn't climb" a shallow embankment. I'm not saying you want to have to handle him but you should be able to do that. Take some self defense classes. Get your confidence up so you can deal with a guy like that one-on-one and up close. Learn to use a baton or a staff or at least some mace. These kinds of situation you described don't have to be "gun or NO gun" situations. That's the last resort. If your life is in danger or that of your family, there's the "gun situation". But that gun needs to be kept concealed up until that escalated "fear of life" happens IMHO. Take some self defense classes. Get used to being punched around a little bit and build your confidence. If you're going to be hanging around camp sites, it's likely to happen again. Be better prepared next time. Good luck to you.
@austincrazie886
2 жыл бұрын
I KNOW PEOPLE LIKE THIS! Close family members and a "friend". These people give no regard for anyone but themselves and the people who they are with. They will fight for no reason and have no clue its them that is the issue, then walk away like they are still the shit!....This hits home so much right now, I had to comment lol...I'm completely done with these buttheads (I'd like to say something else but just incase any babies read this...) just so sick of the craziness all these type of people share with us all! Thank you, so glad we aren't alone 8n thinking this way! I mean, yes, have your fun camping but you bring a tent for a reason! There's a time and a place for fun and it's not by destroying someone else's camping trip...it was never your problem and it's really too bad you really didn't have a choice but to help them, even though they were rude and aggressive towards you and your family. Sorry y'all had to go through that! I wish there was a way to change this b.s!
@richardlord7775
2 жыл бұрын
Drunk whispering is a camp skill.
@donaldschmitt4677
2 жыл бұрын
@@austincrazie886 Shoulda reported em!! They will do this again.
@mbalentine781
2 жыл бұрын
'Restless 'Wonderer" ' ? Maybe I'm missing something here... but perhaps you meant 'Wanderer'. Or maybe a play on words that doesn't really work too well. Either way, good on you for being prepared. Kudos to your wife for thinking to wake up the camp. Two good moves followed by wise de-escalation, and a very good reminder for the rest of us.
@yukon065
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you were armed. As a retired police officer with 30 years on the job, I'm always armed. If you don't need it, no one ever needs to know it's there. If you do need it, you'll rate having it as the best decision you ever made. The only thing that I would respectfully suggest is that you always chamber a round. A gun with an empty chamber is basically a rock, and if the situation escalates quickly, a rush of adrenaline often makes it hard to perform the fine motor skills that would be necessary to quickly chamber one. I really enjoyed the video, and I'm glad you're safe.
@gregmiller9437
2 жыл бұрын
I would also add to take a shooting course. Anyone that refers to a magazine as a clip is apparently ignorant of the very tool they are carrying. I am very glad for him and his family that this worked itself out so well.
@frankcoontz
2 жыл бұрын
Obviously you're not a cop who will carry an empty gun around in their pocket while possible trouble when your family is possibly endangered by the time you pull itout rack around into the chamber you're dead are you stupid too you need to go get some serious training obviously you have none
@OFFICERMCCOMACK
2 жыл бұрын
I agree. Retired L.E.O. I always carry concealed no matter what except airport
@martyc1533
2 жыл бұрын
As a retired LEO I ALWAYS carry, ALWAYS! Best to have and NOT need then to NEED and not have!!! Most of the time no one has a clue I am carrying. I prefer it that way.
@klrnomad
2 жыл бұрын
I was going to say the exact same thing. His obvious lack of training could have been fatal. Many security camera videos show victims being killed while trying to chamber a round.
@mrdonigan
Жыл бұрын
I'm so tired of people that have no regard for how their actions affect others. Loud engines in front of my house at 4am are bad enough, a 4 wheeler in my camping spot is annoying and downright dangerous. I don't know if I could have kept my cool as well as you did. Well done. Seriously.
@rangerdoc1029
Жыл бұрын
Imagine when it's your neighbors. We live out in the country, yet the last few years there's been a flood of white trash moving in that believe the whole neighborhood is their personal playground.
@willsummers1245
Жыл бұрын
Your mom louder than any engine I ever heard !
@israelcontreras5332
Жыл бұрын
Hey but freedom man…
@wannabecarguy
3 ай бұрын
You should try camping in an off-road park. We don't mind the chaos. But the threat of a vehicle crashing into your campsite is real.
@Pavia1525
3 жыл бұрын
The most dangerous animal in the woods walks on two legs...
@RestlessWonderer
3 жыл бұрын
100%
@Mrnut69
3 жыл бұрын
so bigfoot?
@KaraokeNig
3 жыл бұрын
Bear on unicycle ?
@Mickyboi1
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, bigfoot
@warithabdullah8179
3 жыл бұрын
@@KaraokeNig 😂😂😂
@Heywoodthepeckerwood
Жыл бұрын
This is why I love actual wilderness camping. You can not drive in the wilderness, you can’t even ride bicycles. When I backcountry elk hunt in the wilderness I never see people for weeks at a time. Paradise.
@TheBobbymcd
2 ай бұрын
its safer and maybe this family should take note
@mr.s171
2 жыл бұрын
To any "potential" jerks watching the video..when you are a drunken deep in the woods camping "jerk", remember that you could by chance come across the one camper that will help you go missing.
@RestlessWonderer
2 жыл бұрын
lol
@bonecrusher1812
2 жыл бұрын
Im go camping with u, lol, we dont take chances,very respect full dont cross sertent lines... Can be be deadly,wish u peace happpyness, P. S. Its small world... Lat
@NathanTarantlawriter
2 жыл бұрын
Bingo, buddy! Never camp unarmed.
@daleslover2771
2 жыл бұрын
Wow look at it this way, personal colorized blown up photo of you right there on the trail head bulletin board ... Missing 1 Jerk! Last seen fuc.ing with people, No contact,! No reward! No one cares!
@luisloya1120
2 жыл бұрын
Damned right
@lionhearttx7156
2 жыл бұрын
I quit drinking about 4 years ago. Just decided is wasn’t doing me any favors. I now have very little patience or tolerance for drunks that invade others’ bliss with their chaos and immaturity. Good job, family! Wife sounds like she’s the perfect type of battle partner if things went south.
@RestlessWonderer
2 жыл бұрын
Nice job with that. I actually stopped drinking a little over a year ago myself. Had been drinking since way too long and got tired of it. Thanks for the comment.
@davidsnedeker8098
2 жыл бұрын
well stay away from MAGA rallies then, halfare drunk, another group are into spreading their STDs and rapeing one another, but they all can talk about their "freedoms" and bumpkin religion but have never read more than the 2nd amendment.
@SolarSailor1967
2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on having the will to quit. Many have to ruin their lives before they quit.
@impeachemall693
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you quit as drugs and alcohol cause so many problems. As I told my nephew who had a drinking problem. A vanilla milkshake taste alot better than a drink!
@thebeasters
2 жыл бұрын
I've been getting hammered for 25 years, I've never done anything like this, there's a lot of super cool drunkards This is people with anger issues or that go out and get hammered a few times a year and can't deal with it
@ralphholiman7401
2 жыл бұрын
There is no way I would ever go camping out in the wilderness without the means to protect myself and my family.
@1klouisek
Жыл бұрын
Having a tool is good, being willing to use it is crucial.
@asurasyn
Жыл бұрын
A gun and a shovel solve most problems.
@absoltebasura4182
Жыл бұрын
Stay strapped or get clapped.
@mariaharrison7228
Жыл бұрын
Never have to worry about wild animals, people are the most dangerous things, if they have been drinking they are down right terrifying.
@mikeb5664
Жыл бұрын
Its more dangerous in whatever city you are in.
@susanjeffay3851
Жыл бұрын
As co-ed college students, my roomie and I headed into the Ozarks in my VW bug. Camped in a wooded area of a campground where no one was around. Ate dinner and got into my pup tent. Soon after falling asleep we were awakened by two pick up trucks with drunk boys shouting and hollering. Soon we heard "All we need are some girls!" At which point my roomie and I got out of the tent, quietly pulled up stakes and slowly opened the VW's door and stuffed it in, sleeping bags and all. Without shutting the doors, which would make a noise, we started the engine and rushed out of there. We heard the guys shouting, "Hey, what was that?" They never saw us but our hearts were beating all the way back to St Louis!
@OutdoorsWithShawn
4 жыл бұрын
The biggest "fear" I have in the woods (and in life in general) is man. That's why I always have an "equalizer" with me. I'm too old to fight and too young to take an ass whooping.
@RestlessWonderer
4 жыл бұрын
Those two legged critters are the ones you need to watch for :)
@OutdoorsWithShawn
4 жыл бұрын
@@RestlessWonderer I was in the MS Delta Swamp a mile or so deep hunting and had a random guy in street clothes come walking past me; no gun, no camo, no hunter's orange. Luckily I was in some deep cover so he didnt see me. I wanted to hollar out if he was ok or needed help. But when I heard him talking to and answering himself... I let him enjoy his stroll. I took the long way out that afternoon to make sure our paths didnt cross again.
@RestlessWonderer
4 жыл бұрын
Hope he was giving himself some good advice.
@herrp8765
3 жыл бұрын
@@OutdoorsWithShawn I like the way you handled that.
@mastertek383
3 жыл бұрын
ALWAYS bring a firearm and plenty of ammo. ALWAYS.
@thomastucker5998
2 жыл бұрын
I had something similar happen to me while tent camping in another part of Colorado. I was alone at the time. It was midnight. 3 dudes came into my camp hollering and throwing rocks. I don’t know what they wanted. But they kept getting closer. I turned the headlights on my truck. They started to rush my camp. I pulled out a .45 and they immediately turned around, running through the dark forest, crashing and snapping tree branches along the way. Hopefully they learned a valuable lesson. I know I did. Never be without a firearm!
@subyk6046
2 жыл бұрын
Lucky for you... In my country if I shot someone with gun, then I will go to prison, even if it will be in defense, because its "disproportionate defense"... :(
@mc4906
Жыл бұрын
@@subyk6046 that has to be frustrating, I'm sorry
@thecityman1910
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry this happened to you. I am 53 and the most frightening situation of my life was extremely similar to this except it was 3 drunk men and just me and my girlfriend. They literally started talking about just taking her right in front of me. Never been so terrified in my life. Thank god one of the 3 men finally sort of realized how serious the other 3 were and eventually convinced them to leave us alone and leave. I was shaking like a leaf. I had no gun, but it was the last time I ever went camping without one.
@RestlessWonderer
2 жыл бұрын
Holy shit… that is a really bad situation.
@thecityman1910
2 жыл бұрын
@@RestlessWonderer Thanks. for saying so- it rattled me so bad that I'm still here talking about it 26 years later! I'm enjoying your channel, btw.
@davewinch6029
2 жыл бұрын
My wife would be very upset with me if I didn't bring a gun on a camping trip. People are dangerous animals.
@jonathanhansen3709
2 жыл бұрын
I’m always armed with a Glock 23, or my S&W .357 . In my case they very well may have ended up dead. I’d take my chances with the law. No doubt individuals like this already have a long criminal history.
@dojacat7811
2 жыл бұрын
White Domestic Terrorists established 1619
@lorilake7613
Жыл бұрын
I just watched your video. It reminded me of a time long ago when I was camping with my five year old daughter in the High Sierras. It was just the two of us, mother and daughter in a tent by a lake. It was dark and my daughter was in bed. I was sitting outside the tent with a lantern glowing. I could hear yelling from across the lake. It sounded like a group of drunk guys. Then I heard rifle fire. This was the days before cell phones and I was in a somewhat remote area. Before long, I realized that the drunks were shooting at my lantern! I turned the lantern off, grabbed my daughter and jumped in the car with her. We drove into the closest town (Donner Summit) and contacted law enforcement. They followed us back to our campsite and stood by while I packed up camp. Meanwhile, another unit was across the lake making arrests. While I was getting ready to take down my small dome tent, the officer noticed a bullet hole near the top of my tent. There was an entrance and exit hole. My tent was taken as evidence. I never saw that tent again, nor did I want to. My days of camping with just my daughter and myself were over. We literally dodged a bullet.
@bsfishing7073
5 ай бұрын
😮
@rickestensen1948
4 ай бұрын
Sounds like yahoo's from Reno
@zaidsthebestnowstart680
3 ай бұрын
Why would they try to kill you like on purpose. I fear that sleeping inside my car may be necessary so I can lock the doors. I am easily freaked out even if I did have a gun. Just not worth it to have a stand off,
@jeffdeutsch
3 ай бұрын
Horrible. Sorry that happened to you. I hope they went to jail for assault with a deadly weapon.
@usaman7358
3 ай бұрын
Wow!
@distaff2935
2 жыл бұрын
You handled it much better than I would have. I despise drunks.
@tp-mh2ji
6 ай бұрын
Me neither!
@AB1Vampire
2 жыл бұрын
I had a similar occurrence, beach camping with family. Even after the drunks were gone, the whole trip was ruined. Peace and serenity destroyed. You did the right thing. Thugs go into the wilderness without firewood & gear so they crash your site for a place to hangout and mooch. They need to be run off, camping is getting away from people like that.
@RestlessWonderer
2 жыл бұрын
Yup. You are right on point… it ruins everyone trip around you.
@chuckaule6292
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah honestly probably best decision is to immidiatly ask if they need help, if not tell them to scram, cause who tf walks up to some random campsite like that. Where I live you don't just stumble into people campsites and expect a warm welcome, shits just creepy.
@jccook5353
2 жыл бұрын
Went camping once at Lake Travis outside of Austin. The place was pretty crowded, but there was a large open space, and in the center was a fire ant hole. Well, late at night, maybe 2 AM, a truck full of loud drunks pulls up. They showed no respect. And put there sleeping bags down right in the center of the open space. I didn't say a word. Within 15-20 minutes they were all screaming and yelling as the fire ants bit the heck out of them. I just laid there and chuckled to myself. Karma.
@RestlessWonderer
2 жыл бұрын
Lol. Just let them make their mistakes.
@GLING17
2 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha! Hilarious story! Thanks for sharing! 😂🤣
@Just_Another_Hoosier
2 жыл бұрын
Ha! : )
@minorsnow5306
2 жыл бұрын
Like bruce lee says ""the art of winning without fighting"" ✊️
@raider7829
Жыл бұрын
😂😂🤣 THATS AWESOME
@thememoryhole9355
Жыл бұрын
This was one of those teaching moments for your kids regarding conflict resolution in a dangerous situation! You handed things perfectly. Kudos!
@brandonfrakes8787
9 ай бұрын
He did handle it extremely well
@kennethharding9118
5 ай бұрын
it's nice to be nice to others that is sometimes wasted on people that have no respect for others some just need to see the light and I don't mean an epiphany I mean the light that calls them home
@dannywatson2759
2 жыл бұрын
So sorry to hear about this horrible experience. Seriously. As a former park ranger and government parks supervisor, I want you to know that you absolutely must report incidents like this. No one wants situations like this to occur. And, the only way to prevent this is to make an official incident report with authorities. I've dealt with this kind of situation before and what we've done is concentrated on prevention. Many nights I spent in my patrol vehicle, hidden, waiting to stop this type of behavior. If we have specific names from even vehicle license plates, trust me - we prosecute. I've testified at many grand juries. USFS lands are all supervised by different managers, but I can promise you that every parks and USFS employee I know would take this incident very seriously. But, if you don't report it, we don't know about it. As public servants, responsible for managing your public recreational lands for your enjoyment, this is why we are here. To stop incidents like this from happening. Anyhow, please explain this to your kids - there are responsible rangers who truly care. What happened that night was a huge no no. Love you guys, Danny
@simonjohnson7025
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Danny
@remyllebeau77
Жыл бұрын
You can't stop incidents, you are like the police. When seconds matter, you are only minutes away. You can get drunkards for disturbing the peace after the fact, but that is about it. People must be their own first and sometimes last line of defense. Which means we need LESS people foolishly depending on the gov't for protection, and an end to ALL of gov't's punishment of those that do defend themselves.
@SkeletorJenkins
Жыл бұрын
They stop these situations with signs that read "no camping".
@remyllebeau77
Жыл бұрын
@@hoppingrabbit9849 Fix your reading comprehension.
@dogguy8603
Жыл бұрын
@@hoppingrabbit9849 dui, harassment, noise violation, and whatever else they probably did
@uralbob1
3 жыл бұрын
Nobody should go out in the woods without a firearm. Especially women who are often targeted by creeps. You don't know if he is just a drunk, dope head, or a serious psychopath. Don't risk it!
@mr_zeebeastzeo5303
2 жыл бұрын
wait, what if people use the fire arm without a license? or even on a person that isn't even a danger? you need proper training to use a gun.
@uralbob1
2 жыл бұрын
@@mr_zeebeastzeo5303 Absolutely, you need extensive training and to stay withing the law. That goes without saying. Often times, just the presence of a firearm will stop a bad guy by making him think twice. Bear spray? That's another option.
@mr_zeebeastzeo5303
2 жыл бұрын
@@uralbob1 very much agreeed.
@thedrummer7673
2 жыл бұрын
You rather be judged by 12 or carried by 6? Fuck the law.
@theosteknion6219
2 жыл бұрын
@@christy1768 great point, will definately take into consideration about the constitutional states.
@darrenrieger4343
2 жыл бұрын
At 4am they were likely not only drunk... Good job on you for keeping your cool. You saved these fools from not being shot getting too close to the kids. What a nightmare!
@firefly9838
Жыл бұрын
You handled this way better than I would've.
@He_that_has_eyes
Жыл бұрын
I'd say he handled it rather poorly. Dude is a coward. FIRST thing idve done was pull my gun out
@firefly9838
Жыл бұрын
@@He_that_has_eyes and people would've ended up dead for no reason. If pulling a gun is the first strategy you try when dealing with adverse scenarios in public then you shouldn't have a gun. I would've handled this poorly too as I have anger issues. Which is why I don't own a gun. It's also why I don't go to public areas:
@garylowery6216
3 жыл бұрын
It's getting so that there's no place where a family can go and just have a good time.
@GiveUaKnuckleSandwhich
2 жыл бұрын
So true! My daughter and friends were at a park year our home and a couple of teens stole the parks 4×4 and we're joy riding thru the park...then thought it would be fun to pretend like they were going to hit us and another family....when we finally called police one of the nearby friends came walking up and threatened us with a knife! Have no clue why he felt that was necessary but we got him to the ground and unarmed him but it was a scary situation that didn't need to happen at all!
@jewedlaws4456
2 жыл бұрын
I road my bike through the night (Jan) to get to my favorite spot. It was about 10 am when I was trying to sun bathe and nap on a mat. A jogger saw me stopped and called the police saying i was digging a huge hole while I'm just laying there staring at him. He didn't say anything to me. It was really twilight zone type shit. That evening I was buzzed by a police helicopter. The police would regularly harass everyone in the area with lights from a helicopter. Society is crumbling
@aaronlambright8392
2 жыл бұрын
Lots of places that are safe. People have been terrible since the beginning of time. Grow a pair and pick your spots
@garylowery6216
2 жыл бұрын
@@aaronlambright8392 Aaron your parents are living proof that two wrongs don't make a right.
@KathleenGreer-hk6yl
12 күн бұрын
I agree. These days you can't go out far enough to get away from people.
@truthseeker2222
2 жыл бұрын
you are a better man than I. If a drunk rolled into my camp looking for a fight I would have given him that fight. Drunk people cannot fight for crap. I never go looking for trouble but am a hot head if trouble comes to me. You kept emotion in check, and stayed with logic. Well done.
@bigpuma444
Жыл бұрын
Same, the drunks would’ve first been met by my incredibly territorial Heelers (one is also mixed with Coyote) before getting their faces cracked open by me
@chozen_juan
Жыл бұрын
In 1950 you would have been spot on. Today you have no clue what kind of lifeless drunks or drug addicts might be wondering around with weapons or needles or what they might have in mind for you and your family. I would however step out of my tent and advise them very firmly they better back the fuck away. I always keep my firearms close. Especially in the woods. Imagine getting into a fist fight with that drunk guy and you end up beating his ass.. but while you're busy with that, his intoxicated girlfriend goes over to the 4wheeler and grabs the pistol they were carrying. And she thinks you're trying to kill him now.. This is not a problem for your martial arts to solve. Stay safe out there
@truthseeker2222
Жыл бұрын
@@chozen_juan Great points. Luckily I live and camp in stand your ground, and castle doctrine states, where your tent is considered your domicile. I always conceal carry, especially in the wilderness out of cell reception.
@richardbowers3647
Жыл бұрын
Stay out of harms way!!! But harms way is everywhere!!!
@Kankudai
Жыл бұрын
Fighting people when you don't have to is looking for trouble.
@nevadawolf619
Жыл бұрын
I work in mental health and have a lot of experience with agitated patients. You did a great job deescalating the situation. You kept calm and didn't take things too personally even though anyone in that situation would be incredibly inconvenienced and frustrated.
@koshersalt179
6 ай бұрын
They started the situation then backed off. Wifey should have restrained her tone. Yes they were justified in being irritated and snotty..but that's never a good way to de-escalate. It's right up there with yelling 'HAVE A NICE DAY' to someone as they are LEAVING your office after having a meltdown in the office. It is a call-out and they will almost always turn around and pick up what you've thrown down.
@letzgow6110
4 ай бұрын
If your kids life are at risk and you just trying to talk to drugged up people, your kids are probably at risk bro.
@wolfman2702
8 ай бұрын
Many years ago I was camping in a private campground back in the woods with my three young children. Late at night some 4 wheel drive vehicles were buzzing our tent repeatably. The only weapon I had was a hammer so I lit our lantern and went around the tent pretending to check the stakes when they went by. I yelled out that they were getting to close to our camp and they did not get any closer but kept buzzing around. I stayed awake all night with that hammer in my hand. That was the last time I went camping without a firearm.
@ragamuffinukes2779
7 ай бұрын
Flare guns are LEGAL in every state & will do some serious damage when stupid peeps are coming for you! As a solo lady camp host, i keep mine in holster on my waist...
@FernTheCamper
4 жыл бұрын
Oh man, this sucks. This is exactly why we left tent camping and went for the tiny trailer. 4am jerks... Every time we heard wheels coming near our tent after 1am, we had the same fears... sometimes not needed, but that one time. And it only takes one. Thanks for sharing and well done for being so cool in the situation. To your wife too!
@RestlessWonderer
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comments... I used to have a little truck camper, and there is nothing wrong with some solid walls at night :)
@CancerChick0523
2 жыл бұрын
@@RestlessWonderer vfc cct by m.p 5
@davidmuth4571
2 жыл бұрын
Aggressive moochers are my Nemesis. I don't mind sharing with other campers, especially families, but there are a lot of druggie homeless in the campgrounds, going back 15 to 20 years. Before that it was occasional everyday jerks who drank too much.
@Desperado3248
2 жыл бұрын
Here is a safety tip. One once you get a real camper, set it up with new Musk satellite wifi. Next get a couple of ring cameras. Put one on your roof, another hide in your campsite. Set it up to send to family member if you need to as well as take video of idiots like these for police.
@generalmartok3990
2 жыл бұрын
@@davidmuth4571 Yeah, they are all over AT shelters as well now, unfortunately. I can't blame someone down on their luck for using the shelters and I don't mind helping out, but if you need help, there's a way to ask.
@lilimaiii
4 жыл бұрын
Glad you and your family are safe! Those two people are real jerks and you handled the situation well.
@RestlessWonderer
4 жыл бұрын
Agreed 100% about them, and thank you.
@philmann3476
2 жыл бұрын
As most of my camping was done with pals during Wisconsin's gun deer season years ago, almost everyone we encountered in the woods, including ourselves, was surprisingly well behaved. ("An armed society is a polite society.")
@dalebecause2467
2 жыл бұрын
Deer hunting in northern Wisconsin was crazy back in the day. We would go up to the Eagle River area......and I just remember all of the people hunting. Orange Everywhere.....an hour wait for breakfast etc....Bars and strip clubs would be PACKED........No longer anything remotely close to that these days......hardly see anyone up there...
@tedwojtasik8781
2 жыл бұрын
That has nothing to do with it. This is two completely different demographics of people. Unless hunters are actually not hunting but instead getting wasted, wandering around, and looking to cause problems non-deer related.
@dalebecause2467
2 жыл бұрын
@@tedwojtasik8781 Its happens.....because people are people. many are good...some not so good and quite a few are scumbags...
@gloryglory5688
2 жыл бұрын
Bullshit
@CadgerChristmasLightShow
Жыл бұрын
@@tedwojtasik8781 I'm sorry to tell you that, at night around the camp fire, many many deer hunters drink 12 beers and get unruly. It's not that uncommon.
@gypsymarquis
10 ай бұрын
I know this was 3 years ago. I just now saw ur video. You and ur wife handled everything so well. Also, glad you didn’t leave ur family to go help them! Never leave ur family unprotected and in a vulnerable place. Those people were sooooo lucky that you are not a hot head! You could’ve ended them.
@JinxDClown
2 жыл бұрын
Camping tip***********We camp a lot! Both in a tent and in an RV. I learned a long time ago that what people don't want to deal with is a big angry dog. Before I bought my Rottweiler, i used to (and still have with me) play a recorded dog barking CD. And it was no wussy sounding dog. It sounded like a Cujo was ready to come out of our tent or RV and kill everything in sight ! I would yell out to whoever was nearby, "if you don't leave I'm going to let him out and he is not friendly"!...I also played it when bears would come near camp. Worked EVERY time.
@RestlessWonderer
2 жыл бұрын
That is a tip I have not thought of... thank you
@jimbo92107
Жыл бұрын
Definition of "a good guy with a gun" is a guy that finds a way not to use it. Glad you and your wife are actual adults, not just kids that got big.
@Kingofcasamere
2 жыл бұрын
Sooooooo proud of you for bringing a gun to protect your family. Seriously, I was a cop for 25 years. Stupid, weak people depend on cops for protection. Smart people protect themselves.
@RestlessWonderer
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@chrismullin8304
2 жыл бұрын
Ha! That means you are a servant to stupid, weak people!
@rawx485
2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately I'm in California, even worse, LA. Nobody can carry legally here and if you carry illegally and have to defend your family, you have a good chance of ending up in jail too.
@RestlessWonderer
2 жыл бұрын
@@rawx485 We moved here from San Dimas, and used to camp in the Angeles forest often... sometimes big bear. I brought a shotgun on those trips :)
@dojacat7811
2 жыл бұрын
White Domestic Terrorists - Est.1619
@hiker64
Жыл бұрын
While it was no guarantee of safety, when hiking the Appalachian Trail we never stopped at a shelter that wasn't at least a mile from the closest crossroad since many drunks will park and take a short hike to party at shelters. - It's always scary and you never know what someone is going to be like out in the back country. Glad you came out ok.
@kpd3308
Жыл бұрын
I had a similar situation with a group of wild drunks. It didn't escalate, but I vowed to carry protection after that. You feel very vulnerable inside a shelter made of fabric, especially if you are with loved ones. Glad you and yours were okay.
@donbrown599
2 жыл бұрын
really glad you and your family came home safe. Being calm and sane is the best way to handle a situation like you found yourself in. But as you demonstrated always be prepared for the worse. We also have a firearm when we leave the house, just in case. You did a great job telling of your encounter.
@RestlessWonderer
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@bobi.3307
2 жыл бұрын
I can honestly identify with this situation, but am truly impressed with the cool, calm manner in which you handled the matter. No time to be brandishing weapons or taking the bait of macho talk and gestures. You did exactly what you should have done and remained civil in your efforts to diffuse the situation. I try to avoid camping in any area where folks can drive through the campsite or where it is near the beaten path. Each situation demands sober thinking and every attempt should be made not to inflame an already bad situation. I'm thankful you and your family weren't physically hurt. Jerks like this ruin camping for all of us.
@jeffnorbert1871
Жыл бұрын
Most animals are smart enough to stay far away from humans. The older I get the more I agree with them.
@garysanchezphotography
2 жыл бұрын
I don't know why, as a culture, we continue to tolerate drunks and their unreasonable anger about everything. Personally, at 75, my tolerance for angry drunks is totally used up.
@SusanKay1015
2 жыл бұрын
I’m really glad you didn’t give them a ride - that didn’t seem like a good idea. Stay safe!
@RestlessWonderer
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, you too
@grantcarroll5696
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! Such tremendous verbal de-escalation skills! Though nerve racking, I'm glad you and your family were safe afterwards.
@craftyourwaytopeace
Жыл бұрын
Thank God y'all were all ok. Security is a MUST! ❤️🙏
@anthonyoh4304
2 жыл бұрын
In this day and age with so many unknowns, that was the most mentally mature and heartwarming act a person could do. Thank you for sharing. God bless.
@RestlessWonderer
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Appreciate the comment
@reubenj.cogburn8546
2 жыл бұрын
When I was younger, and so were the children, I always made sure our family included a large dog. A large well-trained dog that loved children and had protective instincts. Even a lit up drunk can recognize a hundred pounds with a Hackle up and teeth bared.
@steveoconnor7069
2 жыл бұрын
What John Wayne movie was it that he had a dog named dog and if he yelled dog! and pointed at someone they were getting mauled?
@reubenj.cogburn8546
2 жыл бұрын
@@steveoconnor7069 that would be, Big Jake.
@reubenj.cogburn8546
2 жыл бұрын
FYI, the dog was actually of the Bloodlines, of the original Lassie.
@RestlessWonderer
2 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate you watching the video. Please subscribe below as it helps the channel and lets us get more videos out :) Subscribe = kzitem.info Stay safe out there. Scott
@sethbarringer7982
2 жыл бұрын
Wish I never did
@jnicksnewstart
2 жыл бұрын
You are a very tolerant and patient individual. They were very lucky. Sorry that your evening was ruined.
@RestlessWonderer
2 жыл бұрын
@@jnicksnewstart Thanks dude. We got one good night in, but this sure changed the mood quicly
@chuckcunningham9979
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Scott. I’ve spent a lot of time camping up on Rampart Range. I’ve never really had any trouble up there. I did have an encounter when I was in a similar area near Leadville. I was alone (as usual - I like the isolation) when I had a woman and two men pull into my camp. The first talked about how there were no spots left and how I should share my spot since I was alone. I attempted to explain my situation but they weren’t hearing it. I asked them to leave and they responded my starting to unpack. I reached into the back of my truck where I had my Colt Python in a holster. I strapped on the holster as I told them to leave “NOW.” They were happy to comply. I’m sorry that you’re family had to go through that. Stay safe. Stay armed.
@TS-mq1fj
2 жыл бұрын
If that is your idea of dangerous than you don't get out much.
@itsacorporatething
Жыл бұрын
Used to backcountry backpack with my family a lot. We never had a gun. One time I saw a hiker we passed with a pistol on his hip. As a kid I thought it was really strange. But now I understands it’s somewhat common.
@skibum415
2 жыл бұрын
As you were telling the story I kept saying to myself, "this is exactly why I carry while in the backcountry." I was happy to hear you had a pistol in the tent. Only thing I'd have done was have it with me when I first got out and with a round chambered. That split-second difference between draw and fire if you have to chamber a round could be the moment a bear or a drunk gets the upper-hand. Also, love Rampart Range. Too bad they closed the shooting range. Also love Gold Camp.
@rickobrien4025
Жыл бұрын
A gun is like a parachute...if you ever need one and don't have it , you'll probably never need one again .
@CrowSpirit1977
Жыл бұрын
I carry in the front country too!
@SSZaris
2 жыл бұрын
I've found that the harder I try to be left alone the more that people can't help themselves but do the exact opposite. I really wish I knew the mentality these types of people have (drunk or not) that makes them go "Hmm, this person is trying to be left alone. I'm going to go and cause trouble for no reason."
@12oldman
5 ай бұрын
This happened to my father and sister who were deer hunting when, at 2 am, a drunk couple came walking into their camp and actively, aggressively walked up on them. It ended with my sister,, ex jarhead, put a 38 round between the man’s feet.
@andrewrobertson3894
3 жыл бұрын
Even the nicest people can turn into absolute losers if they drink enough.
@steveoconnor7069
2 жыл бұрын
Went on a motorbike trip with a buddy and he was kind of ticked off that my plans didn't include nightly drinking, pub crawling and the like. The few times we did go out it was both entertaining and pathetic watching him trying to pick up women, and failing miserably.
@Hiker_Mike
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry, alcohol reduces people's natural inhibitions... a mean drunk is also a mean nasty individual when not drunk... they just are more able to hide their nastiness when not drunk or drugged.
@thebeasters
2 жыл бұрын
I'm actually a lot nicer when I'm hammered it's kind of weird. Some people get nicer, or even more chill, but occasionally there's people with anger issues or it just affects them different
@andrewrobertson3894
2 жыл бұрын
@@thebeasters maybe it's cultural because where I'm from, the demon alcohol causes a lot of misery.
@WendieRenee
2 жыл бұрын
@@Hiker_Mike I agree.
@gamer61701
2 жыл бұрын
1. Cant believe you guys left the tent initially without the gun. 2. Cant believe you kept your family there because of your gear. Fuck the gear. Come back later for it. 3. Can't believe you even considered leaving your family to go help them. Glad you were all safe, in spite of all that.
@RestlessWonderer
2 жыл бұрын
I hear you 100% Lots for us to think over after it was done. Checkout the follow up video if you get a chance :)
@gamer61701
2 жыл бұрын
@@RestlessWonderer You are right. It is really easy to sit back and say what you would have done, but when you are in it, much different. I'm the kind of guy that goes for his gun when someone unexpected rings the doorbell though. 0% trust in strangers. Happy camping and thanks for sharing.
@markmarcantonio5808
2 жыл бұрын
My family isn’t going anywhere. you’ll be lucky if my 13-year-old daughter doesn’t draw a weapon on you. just depends on where you from. those kids walked up on the correct tent. they walk up on the wrong tent they might come up missing.
@dragonwithagirltattoo598
Жыл бұрын
Every one knows better in hindsight.
@wormdamage
Ай бұрын
I can't believe he waited over seven minutes into the story to tell us he was armed! (just kidding... mostly.. OP, glad you made it out clean regardless!)
@beachdiveobx
2 жыл бұрын
It sounds like you handled the situation well, and I am glad that your family is safe. One thing I would have done different is to chamber a round when you loaded the gun. Most gunfights happen in less that 3 seconds, within 3 yards, with 3 or less rounds fired. Stay vigilant.
@RestlessWonderer
2 жыл бұрын
That is a habit I have from backpack hunting, but self-defense it different for sure
@the_watcher_abc
Жыл бұрын
A firearm is not a bad idea in situations like these, but pepper spray is also a good less than lethal alternative. It’s better to explain to the cops why you pepper sprayed someone instead of explaining to a court why you shot someone. It’s good to have options.
@coolgrandma4952
2 жыл бұрын
We were in Missouri, during the night we heard lots of profanity and realized that campers were bending down young trees, throwing gas on the trees and igniting them with gas, flames shooting 12-15 ft high. They threatened another camper and his family. We went to the nearest phone and called for help. When the authorities came a few of the young men threatened him, but one of their boys told them to back off. In the meantime, 4:AM, we were tearing our tents out of the ground, thru everything in the back of the vans without even folding our .
@escapewithjay
2 жыл бұрын
ive been in countless arguments with people about carrying while camping/kayak camping. Some of the most dangerous creatures in the wilderness are people. Good on you for de-escalating and also being ready if it went south. Carrying is great but bear spray is an awesome middle ground. Unfortunate that these kinds of things happen and all too often. Ive seen my share of late night creepers as well as drunks. Somehow I always feel better with animals lurking over people.
@farside1951
Жыл бұрын
Crazy gun laws in the US....everyone is armed, Too easy to use a gun especially a hand gun.
@paulherring8959
Жыл бұрын
@@farside1951 What's REALLY scary is the possibility of a drunk firearm carrier in the woods with criminal intentions.
@dogguy8603
Жыл бұрын
@@farside1951 it should be easier as in no permits required, works in many states. I really don't see how our laws are "crazy" other than states like cali and NY where you need a license to exercise a basic human right
@dogguy8603
Жыл бұрын
Use regular OC spray but always carry a gun with you
@AZTLANSOLDIER13
Жыл бұрын
@@farside1951 I'm glad your opinion is irrelevant. Stay in your own country and keep your mouth shut
@kevinbrouwer728
2 жыл бұрын
When I was a kid some drunks invaded our campsite. It was me, my brother, our dog and my dad. My dad's Vietnam buddy was camping close to us as well. Long story short my dad and his buddy held about 13 people at gun point until the police arrived. My dad had to fire his weapon to get them to stop advancing on us
@trex2092
2 жыл бұрын
NEVER EVER fire a "Warning Shot" it can be used against you.
@bigrichardsworld5038
2 жыл бұрын
@@trex2092 then don't be a drunk asshole and you won't get fired upon, pretty simple.....don't be that guy, mind your business and stay tf outta my camp or you'll go home in a body bag
@cyndlbrown7717
2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like it saved their lives this time. 👍🏽
@raider7829
Жыл бұрын
Wow! Can't we have fun anywhere on this planet without sickos!
@Itsallillusional
Жыл бұрын
@@raider7829 Yeah you can it just seems not in the USA.
@MountainGyspy
Жыл бұрын
Several years ago my daughter and myself (single mom) went camping in a national forest campground. We had a good evening until another camper showed up to camp a couple spots down from ours. It was a man, probably about 60. He watched us for hours while the sun was up, but when the sun went down is when it got weirder. He had a rifle with a scope and he watched us through the scope....yes, pointing the rifle at us! We got in our car and left everything. I drove to the nearest spot for cell phone service and called the Johnson County sheriff. They went to the camp within an hour, but the man was gone.
@anonymousf454
Жыл бұрын
Omg, that is so unsettling. What a pos this guy is. You did the right thing though. I hope that one experienced has not ruined the outdoors for you and family. It can be a beautiful place.
@davidcoomber4050
Жыл бұрын
My brother had a similar experience, they were camping in a remote spot when two good old boys from the back woods invited themselves to dinner and started acting spooky , the moment my bro and his wife got an opportunity they packed up in minuets and hit the road. Lots of crazy people out there
@mickeyoshea2035
Жыл бұрын
Funny how the so called good ol boys always seem to be up to no good. When I hear good ol boys I think of Emmett Till.
@jerryp3551
5 ай бұрын
I have learned my lesson. If you are camping in the back country especially with your family you need to invest in a good satellite phone and have a hard wired GMRS radio in your vehicle for communication. If you don’t you are asking for trouble with no cell service.
@pjcd7016
Жыл бұрын
I've been camping for over 50 years, I always brings means to defend myself.
@RunThemAll
Жыл бұрын
Something like this happens every time I go Car Camping. Drunks, fighting, loud voices/music. We now hike to our Camping destinations to avoid the weekender rif-raff.
@theslowwalker
2 жыл бұрын
The two legged animals can be among the most dangerous in nature. You and your family handled this situation well.
@aeromedical6750
2 жыл бұрын
People on “liquid courage” are the absolute worst. There’s very little you can do when they get revved up other than get the Police involved or render them physically unable to no longer pose a threat. This guy handled the situation like a pro and thankfully it didn’t escalate into violence.
@RestlessWonderer
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comment
@bigmacfullerton7870
2 жыл бұрын
It's sad how alcohol affects some people. I usually have some drinks at night by the campfire whenever I go camping and it has never made me do anything to scare or make my neighbors uncomfortable. I just sit by the fire (maybe with a little music so low only I can hear it) and enjoy the night and then go to sleep.
@capefearcapt4679
2 жыл бұрын
They were likely on meth also.
@korkalba8658
4 жыл бұрын
This is why i carry pepper spray and my brass knuckles when i go camping. Had to use them both, twice, in a 5 year period at free campsites.
@RestlessWonderer
4 жыл бұрын
The best solution is always to de-escalate the situation, but it is very nice to have something else in hand when actually needed. . Sounds like you have been there yourself.
@whenmountainsmove
3 жыл бұрын
Lmao brass knuckles? If someone has enough balls to fuck with you in the remote wilderness they are very likely armed.
@uralbob1
3 жыл бұрын
Good for you!
@justinearley7728
3 жыл бұрын
Possession of brass knuckles is illegal in almost every state and is a felony in most of those states. Might as well hit them with a grenade!
@konnect7774
3 жыл бұрын
Brass knuckles would be the last thing I would use, chances are of someone's going to get at you they'll have a GUN!!!
@digitalghost81
Жыл бұрын
In the early 2000’s I was camping with my brother, aunt and uncle in Oregon on my aunt’s dad’s gold claim way deep in Quartzville creek Yellow bottom area. It was the middle of the night, we were all asleep inside our tents. It was so dark I couldn’t see my hands in front of me. We got woke up to the sounds of gun fire. It was so loud. We all got up and we’re unzipping our tents. My uncle was whisper yelling at my aunt to turn out the flash light before who ever was shooting zeroed in on the light inside the tent. We all managed to take cover behind some pine trees and figured out what the hell was going on. Some people were camped across the creek up above us on the hill. They seemed to be drinking and shooting their gun off up in the air at like 3am. My uncle said if he hears a bullet wiz by he’s shooting back. Luckily they stopped shooting their gun and stopped being loud after not to long and the rest the night was quiet. Scared the crap out of us though.
@colt10mmsecurity68
3 жыл бұрын
I took my young family tent camping in some very remote area of a mountain forrest 20 some years ago. While asleep, we were suddenly awoken by an enraged mountain lion that came into our camp and wouldn’t leave. It either had rabies or was hungry. Regardless, I greeted it with my Ruger Mini-30 semi-auto rifle and well, let’s just say that we were safe that night. It ran off like a bat out of hell. Another time years later we camped in a remote location and had two guys in a truck pull up and tried to steel my kids bicycles in camp at night. When confronted, they didn’t leave and turned toward me and my RV and threatened me with harm. Well, the mere presence of a BIG “tool” mounted with a bright light got their immediate attention and they fled like rats facing a big hungry cat. Sadly though, we packed up and moved 30 miles away to another cite, just to be safe. We called the local sheriff’s department too and reported the incident, but there was nothing they could do. Moral of the story…. The presence of “big-ass hammer” saved us while camping.
@josephrogers8213
2 жыл бұрын
Should have taken pictures of tags/4 wheeler
@dojacat7811
2 жыл бұрын
White Domestic Terrorists - Est.1619
@RestlessWonderer
2 жыл бұрын
Oh wow... 2 good examples of why it is nice to be able to stop a bad situation
@rayhanna9365
2 жыл бұрын
yep, a super bright light in their eyes is always good and a 45 caliber with a laser pointed at their heart is not a bad idea either.
@usaman7358
3 ай бұрын
would have been better had you actually told us EXACTLY what you had, instead of "big tool", "big ass hammer", etc. Shotgun? 9MM? what?
@REPR100
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, I’ve always worried about this happening, sounds like they could’ve used some bear spray and I would’ve definitely had a round chambered
@eddrake9542
2 жыл бұрын
Smart move to chamber round.You can't reason with a drunk and you should never wrestle a pig.You both get muddy and the pig likes it.( can't remember.).
@InAHandBasket
2 жыл бұрын
This happened to us but with a less severe experience. Many years ago when our two kids were little, 5 and 10 years old, we were camping in a deserted area at Lake Minitare, Nebraska. It was late at night and there were no other campers on our side of the lake. In the wee hours we started to hear a ruckus. Some seemingly drunk guys started up a fire a few campsites away and proceeded to be very noisy, cussing and being obnoxious. After a bit they started loudly speculating about who was in the text a few campsites away. They knew we could hear them as they were deliberately loud about it. We didn't have weapons. We just stayed alert and were very nervous until it seems they finally left and were gone when we left our tent in the morning. We are now retirees, but I would not camp again without being in a hard sided RV and with some type of reliable weaponry just in case. There are some crappy people out there and better to be safe than sorry.
@RestlessWonderer
2 жыл бұрын
It’s hard to explain the fear and “alert” of that type moment. I don’t mean fear as a weakness but more as an awareness of the situation and potential.
@dojacat7811
2 жыл бұрын
White Domestic Terrorists - Est.1619
@williambranham6249
2 жыл бұрын
I met a fella a few weeks ago who travels in a converted van similar to a Mercedes Sprinter. He is about 45 and a decorated soldier. He was traveling from Fla to Asheville, NC and got on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It's late so he pulls over into a parking lot near an information center to get some shut eye. About 1 AM he hears someone outside the van climbing on the roof. He is armed but calls 911. He says he is in fear of his life. Then a hand comes through the roof vent so he shoots. He hit the guy who then flees into the woods. He chases and catches him. Sheriff and Park rangers arrive. They arrest the guy as well as his sister. They were locals who said they were looking for gas. He was sentenced recently . The Asheville Times printed an article about the event and is available online. Search "shooting on BRP near Craggy Gardens" . This happened in 2020 or '21. I also like the idea of a dog that is willing to fight.
@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823
2 жыл бұрын
I've seen these RVs, anyone could easily get into them.
@VoodooCrab
Жыл бұрын
@@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823 One can also easily jump in the driver's seat and drive off.
@buckbuchanan4902
Жыл бұрын
I grew up in Manitou Springs, and also lived in Colorado Springs for a while. I've been on Rampart Range road many, many times. I do a lot of solo camping, but usually far away from campsites where other people would be. Every now and then I hear another person or see a light, but so far it's always been in the distance. It must have been pretty scary having your family there, because protecting them becomes your main concern. Glad everything worked out all right in the end.
@thetruepatriot7733
2 жыл бұрын
Literally every step he took was the correct thing to do when confronted by a situation like this! From de escalating, to arming himself, offering to help, waking up camp, etc.. His family is lucky to have him..
@mainemermaid6596
2 жыл бұрын
Except his wife instigated by being sarcastic and laughing. Sorry, but that wasn't cool. In my opinion, they should've calmly grabbed the children and left after the drunk did, and returned the next morning for their gear. It's most important that everyone was safe, especially the children. The drunks could have returned with even worse people, and the situation could've escalated and cost lives or injuries. Stuff can always be replaced, and bruised egos, healed. The welfare of your family must come first..
@tattooninja
Жыл бұрын
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@tattooninja
Жыл бұрын
God you people are weak. He should have held them at gunpoint & called the cops for the drunk drivers who just threatened him. This guy sounds like he grew up in a test tube.
@Lloydski
2 жыл бұрын
My buddies and i from the 82nd had the same thing happen drunks walked into the wrong camp wanting to fight in the middle of the night. Well I must say there is nothing more an army ranger likes than being woken up in the middle of the night and asked to get it on. It was over quick very quick. You better watch out you never know who you're about to piss off.
@martyc1533
2 жыл бұрын
Most likely a bunch of drunk Airmen. Be grateful they weren't MARINES!!! Ha-Ha!
@paulhill1134
2 жыл бұрын
Well done. I'm of the opinion that not enough of these type people get the "lessons" they need.
@RestlessWonderer
2 жыл бұрын
LOL. Wrong camp for those guys
@robertmakiney8708
2 жыл бұрын
We spent a lot of time in the woods camping too and I’ve never really worried about four-legged animals only the two legged ones. Always make sure you’re strapped
@Danimal-D-Animal
7 ай бұрын
Always remember that you can push or pull start anything with a manual shift transmission. You could have pushed started it if it wasn't belt-driven and they'd be on their way.
@armorvestrus4119
2 жыл бұрын
NEVER come out of your tent empty handed to confront nighttime intruders because you are the first line of defense. If they would have come with weapons you would have been helpless. That being said, you did handle it the best way and kept the idiots from being shot by staying calm and deescalating the problem. Only a fool walks into someone else's camp in the dark you could have shot them both and walked away clear because they did threaten you and your wife. I would never react the way you did and the four-wheeler would have been missing two stupid riders drunk or not.
@RestlessWonderer
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment and good points
@bigmacfullerton7870
2 жыл бұрын
I would have come out and put my shotgun right in the SOBs face. Then I would have got my wife kids and dog out of there.
@goldstandard3714
2 жыл бұрын
Constructive criticism: If you refer to the magazine as a, "clip", you need more training. If you didn't have a round in the chamber, you need more training. A+ for de-escalation brother. Get the training done, including the advanced tactical courses. Peace
@ronjericho7977
2 жыл бұрын
@@goldstandard3714 does calling the magazine a clip make the gun less effective?
@goldstandard3714
2 жыл бұрын
@@ronjericho7977 Ha ha, certainly not. Referring to a mag as a clip just projects lack of familiarity with the weapon. Practice makes you more competent for when you do need a weapon. We all want the good guy to win.
@jamesrichie5082
2 жыл бұрын
Same thing happened to me and two friends while camping on a squirrel hunt on national 40yrs ago.Three drunks got in a spat over stealing our gear as we slept.One of the guys did not want to steal,walked and got a warden and state trooper who came and sent them on their way.One good man saved us from being robbed.
@easypeezie4494
2 жыл бұрын
It would’ve been very hard for me to restrain myself and not hurt the drunk idiot. Good on you for showing that level of calm and restraint.
@RestlessWonderer
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Appreciate the comment
@dojacat7811
2 жыл бұрын
White Domestic Terrorists - Est.1619
@shoechew
2 жыл бұрын
He would be fine sleeping it off in the ditch by the quad. No need to "hurt" him.
@matchit100
Жыл бұрын
Drunks put up tent next to us and kept us awake all night, we decided to stay and plotted our revenge for the following night when they passed out early, then proceeded to bait the drunks tent entrance with scraps food, at 2 am we heard screams as wild hogs dished out justice.
@missanthropy5808
2 жыл бұрын
Enjoying reading all these (frightening) stories. I've got one: My ex husband and I are steelhead fishing and tent camping in Humboldt county. We are tired and he decides to pull off the road under a bridge- there's a nice area to camp and a deep hole for fishing. Nobody around. We're sleeping in the tent and I wake up to the sound of a big car(truck?) And whispering voices. There's a group of men talking,at least four or five. I listen and hear them debating "what to do with them" and "where would we put the car" etc. I was sweating. We had a rifle with us but there are at least five guys and I don't think we can take them with one rifle. I'm trying to not make any sound and debating when to wake my husband up when they all get in the truck and leave. Silence. I wake him up and we get zero sleep until it's light. We're getting ready to leave when my husband is at the waters edge looking at something. He says hold on...and goes walking through the brush behind us. A few minutes later he comes fast-walking through the brush and starts saying go, let's go. NOW. I'm like what? He is white as a sheet and just says pack up we're leaving in five minutes go! We pack up as fast as possible. Down the road a while, he's looking behind us and sweating. I'm asking him what's wrong,what is it?! He told me there was a hose in the water by the edge,he followed it up and a few steps into the brush there's a giant pot field. Those guys probably thought we were going to steal their plants....or,not and we were really just camping. Luckily, someone in the group had a cool head. It was chilling.😱
@jamesroberts7262
Жыл бұрын
I lived in Humboldt, super skecthy.. I always had my 12 gauge.
@dhanagunter5893
Жыл бұрын
Oh shoot. Hairy situation. You both were smart.
@Chrisamic
Жыл бұрын
Yes, when free camping always check around the area before you set up. Look for piles of beer containers, trash, or anything else suspicious.
@scottke2273
3 жыл бұрын
I have camped up off of Rampart both alone and with my wife several times over the years. My spot was between Rampart Road/Hwy 24 just east of the power lines (there was an old crushed car -Plymouth I believe close to my camp). Twice , both times I was alone in the middle of the night I either had a snooper or a dangerous encounter with others. I always camp with my tent door facing away from the road so nobody can see me exit or enter the tent. I place my vehicle close by as an additional barrier. I also go armed as the world is not always a friendly place (36 yrs LEO). First encounter happened 2 nights in a row. Warm night, about 2 AM I smelled cigarette smoke. I am camped about 1 mile off Rampart along a logging trail. I looked out my top screen and saw the glowing cigarette moving around. He eventually left on his own without me saying anything. I let the Ranger know the next morning. The following night he came back and began going through items in the bed of my truck. Racking the bolt on my SKS made him leave quickly as I was eyes on him the whole time. The second was much more dangerous. Same spot years later, full moon, about midnight. I heard Spanish music and a loud engine approaching my camp. I exited my tent and was able to clearly see a Jeep CJ with no top sky lined on the road approaching me. I put my gun belt on (S&W 66) and grabbed my Rossi 92 (also in .357) and got away from my tent. I just had a bad feeling about these two guys. I got about 25 yards away from my tent (in the shadows) and watched the Jeep stop right in front of my now open tent flap. I could see the Jeep was yellow and hear the driver say "Pistola" . He exited the Jeep and went straight into my tent with what looked like a Ruger MkII type pistol in hand. I could see it clearly in the Jeeps headlights. The passenger also got out and was looking around. Neither saw me crouched behind a large pine tree. After a few moments, both got into the Jeep and left. I did not sleep much after that as that woke me up for the night. In case you are wondering, yes, my rifle was chambered at the low-ready in case of need. Had it come to it, I was concealed above them in darkness and they were silhouetted in the vehicle lights, I had the advantage. I have continued to camp in the area (always armed) and have had no further 2 legged problems. Always be aware of your surroundings, that applies in the woods just as much as in more developed (cities) areas I am glad the original poster got through his encounter without any problems, but think about this. H e was carrying condition 3 (chamber empty) . Try to chamber a pistol while fighting someone or being injured and losing the use of an arm/hand, hard to rack a round then. Unless you practice racking off of your slide one handed off your belt ,boot, holster etc, get a good holster and carry chamber loaded. Carry on and be safe.
@herrp8765
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this. Wow.
@Dollsteak69
3 жыл бұрын
Colorado is FULL of whack jobs! I don't go anywhere unarmed. I don't get it. Other places I've lived is tame compared to this place.
@Starfish2145
3 жыл бұрын
Wow you went there TWICE?
@scottke2273
3 жыл бұрын
@@Starfish2145 Yes, years apart hoping it was just a one time deal, not been back in nearly 20 yrs. Camped elsewhere since w/o the issues, but still well armed.
@mattdavis7256
4 жыл бұрын
Wow, that is a big fear of mine! I’m glad you and your family are safe. When ever I’m out camping, I don’t like to think of this , but I wander what I’d do if that was to happen to me. Glad you all stayed safe!
@RestlessWonderer
4 жыл бұрын
Dude... I have always been scared of someone driving up at night, and I could not believe it was actually happening, lol.
@Baasicstuff
Жыл бұрын
I'm a different man than I am now, but a similar thing happened to me, everyone is ok, but it was the worse night 3 clowns had when they ran into me. It was 1999 for reference, knowing how I was back then, I give folks a wide birth. You never know who's just waiting or very willing to put a hurt on you. You show great maturity and restraint, I'm not proud of how I was before, I show greater restraint now to make amends when I can. Great example you should be praised for that
@mysterylovescompany2657
4 жыл бұрын
Good on you for taking a de-escalatory approach. I love camping, but I hate how illusory the security of a tent's walls are. Which you're reminded of the moment anything remotely hair-raising happens. Clearly, you did the right thing in addressing the disturbance head on, but maintaining a peaceful + constructive approach. Sucks that it had to ruin your trip, tho. :-(
@RestlessWonderer
4 жыл бұрын
De- ecalation seemed like the right move, and thankfully worked out well. Thank you for the comment.
@capefearcapt4679
2 жыл бұрын
I respectfully disagree, you were very lucky. I'll put up with a certain amount of bs, but when the family is involved it's a different story.
@BackpackingWithJason
4 жыл бұрын
That was wild!! It’s always so hard to talk to someone when there really drunk. I’m glad everything ended up ok. That’s good that you had your pistol too.
@RestlessWonderer
4 жыл бұрын
It really was a wild experience, and I am glad we were able to deescalate the situation... Literally the first camping trip I have ever brought a pistol with us, and it sure was nice to have out there in that situation. I actually carried it for 3 days this week out in the Mt Evans Wilderness, but am going back to just bear spray when backpacking for weight, and to not make folks uncomfortable.
@flightofthebumblebee9529
2 жыл бұрын
They actually molested him in his sleep
@Dockernan1977
2 жыл бұрын
A handgun is always a great conversation starter. It always breaks the ice with drunk and belligerent people
@cindymack8670
2 жыл бұрын
We never know who could just murder an entire family. It happens all the time.
@Juan-Blasquez
6 ай бұрын
You handled it perfectly. It sounds like a very stressful situation, very glad that you had a way to protect your family. Great video.
@impeachemall693
2 жыл бұрын
Good video and info. So sad that a decent family cannot enjoy camping peacefully, not because of the wildlife but because of so many lowlife humans.
@RestlessWonderer
2 жыл бұрын
I had just lost my job to Covid, and was like... "Let's go camp on Wednesday. There won't be anyone out there.", lol
@kennethgreene7124
2 жыл бұрын
Thank God you all are ok. Very glad you were armed. I always am out hiking and camping, especially when I have my family with me. We almost had the same thing out camping once. This is why we always camp as far away from other people as we can.
@theamericanhiker9655
2 жыл бұрын
I remember when I was backpacking with a friend about 2 years ago and the weather turned shitty. Earlier in the hike we went past a covered picnic area so we decided to hike back and sleep there. We were about 50 yards from my car. At about 2am my friend wakes me up whispering to me telling me to get up but with fear in his voice. I wake up to see headlights on our shelter. Being a ccw carrier I did have a gun on me at the time. I start to get out of my hammock and 4 car doors open up and the headlights go out. I immediately dropped my pistol down into my sleeping bag, I start to dig for it. All at this time it’s pouring down rain. About 5-10 seconds pass. I find my pistol and get behind a Picnic table. It was the most scared I’ve ever been in my life. Then about 15 seconds later 4 doors open and the car starts and drives away. The car passes by us 2 times then on the last pass they fire a gun in our direction. We bolt for the wood line and hide in the rain till morning (about 5 hours) with my pistol at the road. Filed a police report and that was the end of it. I legitimately thought I and my buddy was going to be killed that night. I never hike or camp without a firearm period.
@boofert.washington2499
2 жыл бұрын
So..... nothing happened and you imagined the danger. Got it.
@theamericanhiker9655
2 жыл бұрын
@@boofert.washington2499 ….well I mean If getting shot at is “nothing” I guess you’re right.
@raider7829
Жыл бұрын
Getting shot at is extremely brutal. There was something 💯 % WRONG with those people. Up to no damn good. Im so happy your okay.
@mc4906
Жыл бұрын
@@boofert.washington2499 I feel sorry for you if getting shot at is like "nothing happened"
@isaacgonzales3347
Жыл бұрын
Never leave your family, always stay with them
@souleater307
2 жыл бұрын
the scariest thing to happen to me while camping was almost being shot by a drunk dude. it was around 2010 and this was up in the north woods of minnesota. it was a pretty big party at someones cabin. there was 3 stages of non stop djs playing loud electronic music mostly hard stuff like drum and bass, dubstep and hardcore. there was free booze and tons of it. like 3 55 gallon barrels of "jungle juice" which was consumed like water. alot of people were black out drunk most of friday night. me tho im sober and was just having a good time. i went to sleep around 5am and was woken by loud screaming of someone saying "i said turn this shit off!!!". now i was sitting in a hammock about 20 feet up a pine tree with a net below me to store my stuff and incase i fall. i looked over the edge of my hammock to see this big fat old dude waving a shotgun around and about 20 party goers standing around him looking like theyre about to jump him but pleading with him to just go away. thats when he decides to shoot slug into the air right where im sleeping. that shit went like a foot over my head and went strait thru my rain canopy. i screamed "dude what the fuck you almost just shot me" and everyone looked up to see me nearly pissing my pants. at that point i was rolling out into my net and swinging down on my rigging line. i swung right up into the guys face so fucking mad but still a bit scared knowing he was still holding a couple shots in that gun. i kinda startled him and someone kicked the gun from his hand like walker texas ranger. then like 5 dudes jumped on him and held him down and someone else grabbed the gun and walked off to the cabin with it. we called the cops and when they got there they thanked us for not killing him let alone beating the shit out of him. then the cops made us all leave by 9am and that was a fucked up move cuz most of the people driving out where piss drunk.
@kathleenbueter1272
2 жыл бұрын
I love to camp. In fact my late husband and I used to camp in our tent. But since he has been gone I’m terrified to camp by myself because of this very experience that you just had
@minorsnow5306
2 жыл бұрын
Yea...Be careful 👍
@Well-thatmakessense
Жыл бұрын
Sam Colt made the solution.
@austin5061
3 жыл бұрын
Usually you go camping to get away from people and there always has to be some shitbirds out and about. It's like being in the wild is a little too liberating for some people too handle.
@that_auntceleste5848
2 жыл бұрын
Happened last time my husband and i went camping. We were at a private campground and at about 2am the second night some drunk yahoo was yelling and screaming a couple sites away. By the time it woke me upmy husband was bolt awake and listening. "What is it?" I asked. "Domestic." Now I'm concerned for the other person. "Does she need help?" "Bill is there." "Oh." I relaxed. We had chatted with Bill the day before. Nice guy He lives in a trailer at the campground and provides security. Retired prison guard. I was relieved. "Bill can handle this guy." My husband was still listening to be sure, but Bill handled it. It had not gotten physical but the guy was creating drama for sure. That's why I want to try Backcountry camping. Away from roads, fewer people.
@chrisjackson2345
2 жыл бұрын
We had that happen to us camping in a campground in Oregon. We had my inlaws, our two kids and my sister. Unfortunately we were solo in the campground. At 3 am a truck with drunk guys went whooping through our camp shooting guns and doing wheelies. My Husband and father in law went out and talked them into leaving. Lucky for us they did and we had no further problems. Sure scared us. You can bet we left as soon as the sun came up. You never know what people will do when drunk or high on certain drugs.
@RestlessWonderer
2 жыл бұрын
That is a scary situation. We have stuck to established campgrounds with a host every since.
@raideenj
2 жыл бұрын
what'd they say to get them to leave? Drunk and with guns?! Your husband and his dad got major guts and brains (to know what and how to talk to guys like that).
@djg3996
2 жыл бұрын
Wow must have been a real badass truck if it could do wheelies.😆
@mr.b2729
Жыл бұрын
...my wife opens the tent and looks out, WTF.
@rosedcurt2865
2 ай бұрын
Yea if I was in this situation, I wouldn't even have said a single thing to them or make my presence known. I think if they'd have remained quiet and stayed in the tent, this whole event would've been avoided.
@lild3vil4u
2 жыл бұрын
I've had a couple scary run in's like this. Most recent was a hike I went to on the Oregon coast. I was by myself but asked my friend at the last minute if I could take his husky with me. We get up to the trail head and I only see one other vehicle with no one about, so I get Liam(doggo) on his leash and I take off. About 3/4 of a mile in, I slide off to the side of the trail cuz I heard gravel crunching behind me and figured it was someone wanting to pass me. As I turned to holler at this person that they can go by me, dude whips around super fast so he is facing this rock wall with a bunch of dead ferns on it. Almost like he didn't want me to see his face. He is standing about 20-25 yards down the trail in blue Jeans, work boots, black hoody and hat with his hood up. No water or anything else that I could see with him. It was a little weird so I decided against saying anything and just stood there while Liam is happily splashing in the puddles next to me. The guy is periodically peeking over his shoulder at me to see if I am still watching and at this point doggo has decided he doesn't like this guy. He stops with the puddles and mean mugs this dude, low growling with the hair on his back standing up. I have never seen this dog aggressive towards ANYONE, so I am a little freaked out now, knowing I only have a pocket knife and him to protect me. The dude stood there for probably a good 2-3 minutes staring at this wall and occasionally peeking at me before he realized I wasn't gonna move and took off back towards the trail head at a pretty brisk pace. Liam waited until he was out of site before he relaxed and went back to his puddle jumping. I waited another 10 minutes after the guy left before taking Liam and heading back down. We made it back to the truck without incident and the only other vehicle there besides mine was still sitting there empty. It might have been nothing, but my gut tells me that if I didn't have the dog with me, I probably wouldn't have come back from that day hike. I am in the process of looking into purchasing a pistol now and will not go out solo again with out one.
@VoodooCrab
Жыл бұрын
Dogs know.
@1spun716
Жыл бұрын
💯 if your a woman you need to be smart about where u go by yourself..Thats just the way it is sad but true.
@gregfalco4528
Жыл бұрын
@@VoodooCrab They sure do. I have a pocket pit who loves most people, but whenever she spots someone you or I would consider "sketchy", she starts growling and I have to make sure to restrain her.
@MrBROTHERFELDER
8 ай бұрын
“A mild answer turns away rage, But a harsh word stirs up anger.” -Proverbs 15:1. Kudos to you and your wife!👍🏼
@kellycrist7607
Жыл бұрын
At my age and physical condition, I won't go to a place where I can't defend myself. Period.
@deerhearse
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! In the past we've taken our kids (now young adults) camping and hunting... sometimes in public areas. Fortunately we've not run into a situation like that but your video demonstrates how difficult it can be to de-escalate a situation especially when the offending party is drunk. Kudos to you and your wife for keeping your cool. Enjoyed your video and am a new subscriber. Just started a channel myself, so I'm new to this. God bless!
@RestlessWonderer
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks dude! Appreciate the comment and will check your channel out.
@darrellallen7931
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you and your family were safe. My dad used to take me all across the country on motorcycle trips, and once in the hills of North Carolina we found an old, open air Church to camp overnight in. He had the Goldwing pulled up close to the Church and late around 3 a.m. this pickup pulls in with several long haired guys jumping down from the bed of the truck head3d towards us....... probably to steal the bike. I was around 10 or 11 and my dad had a chrome plated flashlight he rose up with, and I guess the reflection off of it from their headlights was enough to make them think twice and they scrambled out of there quickly.......... once they left we got on up and did the same.
@RestlessWonderer
2 жыл бұрын
Holy sh*t, that sounds scary... your Dad may have scared the hell out of them too :)
@dojacat7811
2 жыл бұрын
White Domestic Terrorists - Est.1619
@waynepovilaitis2305
4 ай бұрын
Watch out for those long haired guys. And those short haired guys. And those bald dudes.
@niad5630
Жыл бұрын
'WONDERER' means thinking a lot... Backpacking is 'WANDERING' !! 🤣😂
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