His actions point out a glaring disconnect in law enforcement and the gun community both.
The cops had no idea what was "legal" and gun forums are so terrified of their liberal enemies that they'd toss one of their own to the wolves faster than you can spit.
Ain't nothing like preemptive surrender to embolden ones enemies.
Exactly, however, I think that as a gun owner/hunter/whatever this guy is .... he has the duty to act responsibly within his rights. For instance, it's completely legal for me to clip past the playground in my neighborhood at 45 mph. However, when there's a bunch of kids running around, and dogs, and teens on bikes, and moms out with strollers....I slow down and keep a close eye out. It's just the right thing to do.
It's a question of responsibility versus legality. I'm not sure how it would be, or even if it should be, enforceable. From the comments on this thread, it sounds like this guy has been made into a pariah, and that's likely the best that can be done.
It only takes one fool to make everyone look bad, IMHO.