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So my wife and I and our 4 year old daughter were on our way home Sunday evening after spending the day at a family cookout. We were about 3 miles from being home when suddenly a loud POP! We looked around and there was a crack in the windshield behind the mirror. There was nothing in front of us besides the traffic coming the other direction. I didn't see it but my wife said she saw someone with a long object pointed out the window towards us from the on-coming traffic (it was 9pm so it wasn't the best visibility). So when we arrived at home after inspecting the window, I believe she was right and our insurance company also believes it looks like a bb impact. :banghead:

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galliher_nc Senior Enthusiast

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Did you shoot back? :M16:

 

In all seriousness, glad you and your family are unharmed and hopefully insurance will get you taken care of expediently.

Hamilton2400 Enthusiast

Hamilton2400

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Did you shoot back? :M16:

 

In all seriousness, glad you and your family are unharmed and hopefully insurance will get you taken care of expediently.

Thank you! And the insurance is covering it 100%. I just hate that it happened and that I have no idea who did it or why on earth they would do that.

galliher_nc Senior Enthusiast

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I have no idea who did it or why on earth they would do that.

"God is great, beer is good and people are crazy."

Hamilton2400 Enthusiast

Hamilton2400

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"God is great, beer is good and people are crazy."

Haha! That is so true. Not to mention a good song as well.

14GMCZ71 Enthusiast

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The great thought to take away here is that no one was hurt/injured.

 

It really is a shame this type of behavior continues. What happened to respecting another person's property?

 

On the nightly news it was reported someone in the Phoenix area is shooting at passing vehicles on a highway. At least no one was seriously hurt - so far.

 

Once again glad no one was hurt.

BRay'sGirl Enthusiast

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...isn't that something you would expect.... too many idio.ts with too many possibilities to get guns, having too much time and just like to shoot for no reason...?

 

And no, I'm not against guns / weapons. But when I read stories like that it gives me the creeps.

 

Glad you're all okay - could have been a different story!

Chevor Senior Enthusiast

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Many commercial vehicles are equipping dash cams now. I been thinking of getting one for while. Lack of police. Recklessness is everywhere on the roads.

TxTruckMan Senior Enthusiast

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WTF are people thinking? People are so disrespectful and hateful now days. It's horrible.

 

I'd definitely notify the police. A BB could easily kill somebody in that situation - cause an accident, motorcyclist, etc.

 

You don't live in Arizona, do you?

Hamilton2400 Enthusiast

Hamilton2400

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Many commercial vehicles are equipping dash cams now. I been thinking of getting one for while. Lack of police. Recklessness is everywhere on the roads.

 

I totally wish I had one in this situation. I may look into getting one now.

Hamilton2400 Enthusiast

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WTF are people thinking? People are so disrespectful and hateful now days. It's horrible.

 

I'd definitely notify the police. A BB could easily kill somebody in that situation - cause an accident, motorcyclist, etc.

 

You don't live in Arizona, do you?

 

I totally agree. And looking back on this, I probably should have called the police. At the time I was thinking it probably wouldn't do any good, but I think it may have been good to let them know someone is out there doing this. And I live in middle Tennessee.

Hamilton2400 Enthusiast

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Man that sucks! Glad everyone is all right.

 

Just a thought, you have an HID retrofit installed don't you?

I sure do. Got the one from TRS and LED fogs.

Gryphon762mm Enthusiast

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I sure do. Got the one from TRS and LED fogs.

 

Just a shot in the dark here but is it possible your aim is off and it's blinding oncoming traffic? Not suggesting shooting your windshield is an appropriate response but knowing some people maybe that's their way of trying to tell you something.

 

Random act has just as good a chance too I'd guess.

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