3 shots for help

[BoFuller]

Having just mentioned this on the "chain saw chaps" thread, I am curious how many would realize that a quick series of 3 shots from a firearm means help is needed. Is that common to most or would many just wonder what it is?

 

[Car Doc]

Yeah I read that and wondered about the same thing good question...

3 fast shots followed by 2 slow shots followed by 3 more fast shots might get some old timers attention or was that morse code? j/k

Honestly it would not for me I am always cautious about walking up on people when they are out shooting unless its at a shooting range.

 

[MMagis]

I’ve always remembered that from hunter’s safety class, but I really don’t think many people think about it when they hear three shots. I know I don’t.

 

[DAY]

I have a city friend who got lost last Fall, and repeatedly tried the "3 shots" SOS. Thankfully we found him before he ran out of arrows.

 

[loghouse511]

have a city friend who got lost last Fall, and repeatedly tried the "3 shots" SOS. Thankfully we found him before he ran out of arrows.
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[loghouse511]

have a city friend who got lost last Fall, and repeatedly tried the "3 shots" SOS. Thankfully we found him before he ran out of arrows.


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[Furu]

Maybe it goes to show how old I am but I have intentionally fired a fourth shot a few times in my life when I did have to fire three quick ones when hunting upland game. Never shot three times quick when big game hunting but it has been in the back of my mind when shooting in the remote outdoors since I was taught that back in the early 60's by my father when I was learning to hunt/shoot.

 

[von-mil]

I have never heard about the 3 quick shots signal. Good to know.

 

[LD1]

When I hear 3 quick shots, I think missed deer.

Not sure about other states, but here, guns have to be limited to 3 for deer hunting. And it is not uncommon to hear that during gun season.

1 shot = dead deer
2 shots= maybe??
3shots = deer still running:laughing:

 

[Tig]

I knew about the three shot SOS, but you got me thinking. Around here we are also limited to three rounds. Three shot volleys are quite common and I never give them second thought.

 

[charlz]

Three evenly spaced shots is more what I think of as a distress signal. If they are three quick shots I just think someone is shooting at a running animal, too far apart and I think they are target shooting. I don't believe I have ever heard of anyone being rescued by a three shot signal though. Maybe if you knew people were already looking for you it could help guide them in.

 

[wdchyd]

Had a friend while deer hunting tell me......If you hear "So many" shots", followed by "So many shots" , then wait exactly "So many minutes then another quick shot", then that was me.....

My reply was " When you hear a BOOM and a YAHOOOOOO,I got the bugger, then That's me..!!"

 

[MikeD74T]

Would probably be best to wait until 3-4 hours after sunset when someone's likely to be looking for you or at least report you as a poacher.

Old poachers advice -" the first shot people think they might have heard a noise????, after that they are listening!!!" .. MikeD74t

 

[ultrarunner]

As a former Boy Scout...

SOS is 3 shorts followed by 3 longs followed by 3 shorts without pause.

Morse Code was replaced replaced by the Global Maritime Distress Safety System 11 years ago in 1999.

I also remember 3 shots for distress now that you mention it.

 

[RoyJackson]

I thought the title meant 3 shots of whiskey...I don't normally need help after 3...but after 5, I might be a bit unsteady.

 

[SandburRanch]

Since I shoot a single shot I guess my SOS capabilities have gone to SOL.

 

[wdchyd]

Muzzleloader would be a little tough too.....:confused2:

 

[JB4310]

Three evenly spaced shots is more what I think of as a distress signal. If they are three quick shots I just think someone is shooting at a running animal, too far apart and I think they are target shooting. I don't believe I have ever heard of anyone being rescued by a three shot signal though. Maybe if you knew people were already looking for you it could help guide them in.

Yes, 3 deliberate, equally timed shots would get more peoples attention.

It's that unnatural sounding sequence that makes it an effective international distress signal. For it to be most effective it should be repeated as often as possible, with a pause in between. Could also be done with a flash light, a whistle, a car horn or banging on a pot/pan etc.

JB

 

[JB4310]

Since I shoot a single shot I guess my SOS capabilities have gone to SOL.

For single shot, just keep firing with an equal time between, would be your best hope of attracting attention.

It's the timing thing makes us take note and realize it's intentional.
It's hard not to notice, even in an area where gun shots are common.

JB.

 

[CompactTractorFan]

I have a city friend who got lost last Fall, and repeatedly tried the "3 shots" SOS. Thankfully we found him before he ran out of arrows.

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