[Hodar]

So, hypothetically, if I were witnessing this, and I emptied 2 clips from my 9mm into the plane, causing it to crash (killing the pilot) how long would I spend in jail?

[thesharkboy]

I'm not sure you'd spend any time in jail. I'm no lawyer, but I'd say you'd have a strong case for self defense given the current situation.

[BearCub]

So, hypothetically, if I were witnessing this, and I emptied 2 clips from my 9mm into the plane, causing it to crash (killing the pilot) how long would I spend in jail?

Depends on where you are. Anymore, that kind of thing (spraying someone) could put a 'reasonable person' in fear for his life - justification almost anywhere except Kalifornia and the northeast.

-bc

[umbra]

I cannot believe someone was using craft on the Mississippi River for target practice even to spray anything at this point!

[Dan Day]

So, hypothetically, if I were witnessing this, and I emptied 2 clips from my 9mm into the plane, causing it to crash (killing the pilot) how long would I spend in jail?

If I were on the jury, you'd get a medal.

[MarkWar]

>So, hypothetically, if I were witnessing this, and I emptied 2 clips from my 9mm into the plane, causing it to crash...

Excuse me, I'm not a gun person, but isn't a 9mm something like a PPK? A handheld pistol? I'm not sure even James Bond is going to take out a plane -- even a low flying, slow flying -- with a pistol. (Although I _HAVE READ_ that blimps flying over urban areas get a lot of holes from folks down below taking pot shots at them with something...)

Mark W.

[angkor]

how long would I spend in jail?

Who owns the Mississippi, and which state were you in?

I'm a Virginian, and the People's Republic of Maryland owns the Potomac River up to our high-tide shores.

My lawyer assures me he'd make it a Constitutional crisis ;-)

[Fred25]

So, hypothetically, if I were witnessing this, and I emptied 2 clips from my 9mm into the plane, causing it to crash (killing the pilot) how long would I spend in jail?

In Bolivar County? Dat would depend on whether you knows de Sheriff or not, or how much money yo family has in de bank.

[Chuckster]

So, hypothetically, if I were witnessing this, and I emptied 2 clips from my 9mm into the plane, causing it to crash (killing the pilot) how long would I spend in jail?

I'd say not long, since your 9mm would not likely have much effect; the pilot probably wouldn't even notice. On my boat, I carry a semi auto .30'06 and a 12 guage. Much more effective.

[El Gato]

So, hypothetically, if I were witnessing this, and I emptied 2 clips from my 9mm into the plane, causing it to crash (killing the pilot) how long would I spend in jail?

Don't know, two clips would be mighty excessive, especialy considering you'd be doing real well to get a couple/three shots off, the rest would just be reckless endangerment of anybody downrange. :) Suggest using something with more power, M1A or other .308 would be best, AK/SKS would be OK as would AR-15 or other .223. Even a 12 gauge, with 9-12 pellets of 00 Buck per shot would be a better choice. In fact since shotguns are designed for shooting at flying targets, this would seem ideal. Never mind Patton shooting down that Nazi airplane with his 1911, you'd be better off with a shoulder fired weapon.