treasure hunt challenge and help

[magnumman357]

I was hunting in a tampa state park a week ago and lost a handgun. I have searched for it twice as have some sheriff's deputies with no luck. I came up with the idea of a possible treasure hunt for as many people who are willing to try, i would like to get atleast 6 or 7 hunters. I have my gps track of where i walked that night and it should be along that trail somewhere. i was thinking it might be a fun treasure hunt challenge for members here as well as a way to help the community since it's a loaded firearm in the woods of a state park. I am willing to pay a rewrd of like $150 to whomever finds it since i can't afford much more since i was recently laid off. Anyone interested can call me at or email at gregsantos357@gmail.com

Please help!

 

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[TallTom]

You should also consider the "Lost My Stuff" website, which has
volunteers all over who will look for free to help you find valuables.

Check the website at:
Lost My Stuff Group - Home Page

Good luck!

--Tom

 

[cudamark]

I would suggest checking with your local detecting clubs to see if they'll help you find it. I can also recommend you contact a local member of TheRingFinders.com for help. I would feel more comfortable dealing with these folks than to give detailed info to strangers. Some might decide that keeping the gun is worth more than $150.

 

[RobRieman]

You lose it the same way people lose everything else. Your wallet, your keys, your purse, your phone, etc... It is concealed, it's not in your hand 24/7. You don't intentionally lose it but it happens, and happens more than you think. Yes it would be very bad if a child found it and shot someone, that is why he is trying to locate it. I'm just saying until you have the facts I would show a bit of compassion for the guy instead of running him into the ground.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

It is against the law to hunt in 99% of Floridas state parks.....

 

[RobRieman]

I've stated the facts as they were presented here, by the OP. Awaiting response from same.

PS- And the Obama crack was uncalled for. He never got my vote.

He didn't ask for your opinion on morals or to clarify the laws in the state of Florida. He asked for help locating a gun he lost. He also didn't say he was metal detecting in the state park. Maybe he was hunting for mushrooms or a place to have a picnic.

PS- I just call it like I see it.

 

[cudamark]

You lose it the same way people lose everything else. Your wallet, your keys, your purse, your phone, etc... It is concealed, it's not in your hand 24/7. You don't intentionally lose it but it happens, and happens more than you think. Yes it would be very bad if a child found it and shot someone, that is why he is trying to locate it. I'm just saying until you have the facts I would show a bit of compassion for the guy instead of running him into the ground.

I agree, and it's also why there should be more done in our homes and schools to teach children what to do when they come across a firearm.

 

[hunter_46356]

So let me get this straight the OP makes his statement (confesses his mistake) ask for help (from law enforcement) as well as here and some ones got to start some sheet.
Seriously... calling the OP irresponsible is my question. He lost a gun, asking for help, from the law and us, don't sound to irresponsible to me. Actually just the opposite. Some people act like they've never made a mistake. Probably the kind that wouldn't will admit it if he did. I always thought this was a pretty tight group of like minded people. Guess I was wrong. 357 if I was closer I'd be there for ya. Your doing the right thing.

 

[jeff of pa]

well I hope he found it or at least someone friendly to help him.
in spite of the fact he made a mistake ,

Sad Responses to a request for help Very Sad

 

[Hosensack]

As with most things it's a combination of both. Of course it's irresponsible, checking the security of your weapon is s important as keeping the safety on. To attack and assume he doesn't realize his irresponsibility might not exactly be the best course of action either however.

 

[jeff of pa]

PS- If I have broken any forum rules then by all means delete those messages, it won't be the first time and I seriously doubt it will be the last.

I agree

 

[magnumman357]

I say it like I see it. For the record... I'm all for guns, i'm just not for giving them to irresponsible people who...
a- lose them
b- while detecting in a state park
c- at night
Several red flags here.

Metal detecting not allowed in Fl. state parks, unless permission is granted by the park ranger on duty, and then it's beach hunting only. State parks close at dusk. Concealed carry in parks is legal, but how do you lose your weapon? That is what I can not understand.
All we need now is some kid to find it and shoot someone or himself. I can see the headlines now. Another excuse for the Feinstein's of the world to use to try and take away our 2nd amendment rights. Irresponsible gun owners.

Sorry guys I have been busy looking for work.
first off I wasn't detecting or treasure hunting. I was hunting wild boar on a special hunt to remove the j7isance animals from the park. The gun somehow popped out of my holster when I was running to a boar the dogs had caught.
I was hoping to get a half dozen guys to work in a line on my trail to attempt to locate the weapon and give the money to whoever finds it,kind of like a contest.

 

[cudamark]

That's why I suggested to wait until more facts were known before flaming someone. Saves having to eat those charred words later.

 

[gleaner1]

I am going to post the best antique locomotive crash pic that I have been saving for an occasion like this rather bazaar Tnet thread which should go down as a soon forgotten whatever I just gotta find it. Thanks.

 

[gleaner1]

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[cudamark]

Well we should have had the facts on the first post...... We only had half the story to go on..... So it was a mistake by Mag357 that had him get all that flack........

I haven't been here as long as some, but long enough to know you rarely get all the facts on the first post. It would probably be pretty boring if we did! Look at all the great debates we've had because we didn't. "Live long and prospect everyone"

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

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[Tnmountains]

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This was pathetic to read. It was quickly derailed and run in the ground. A train wreck is right.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

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