The main things I worry about up here in northern Mn. are nuts, methheads and feral dogs.
Where is here? That you have such a problem with meth heads and feral dogs, and does your local PD alow this to go on? You must live in the great anti gun state of Kalifornia?
Have you ever seen the South Dakota hunting regs they have a section on Meth labs and what to do if you run across one, I would expect that other states will follow. I like the use of calling them tweakers.
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INFORMATION FOR HUNTERS
Sportsmen Beware: Meth Labs are Dangerous!
The manufacturing of, and use of the illegal drug
Methamphetamine is a growing concern in South
Dakota. It should be of particular concern to unsuspecting
outdoor enthusiasts. Meth labs are commonly
found in secluded rural areas, campgrounds,
and along our waterways. People manufacturing
Meth (known as Meth “cooks”) produce
the drug in their homes, unoccupied buildings,
vehicles, campers, trailers and even ice fishing
houses. Whether they are using or manufacturing
Meth these individuals may be delusional and extremely
paranoid. Approaching them in camouflage
clothing and carrying a firearm can be a recipe
for disaster.
If you encounter a Meth ‘cook’ or user while on
your outing, remember they may be hallucinating,
paranoid or violent because of the drug. Take
precautions to keep you and your party safe. Keep
in mind these six safety tips for approaching a Meth
“tweaker” (user).
Keep your distance. Coming too close can be
perceived as threatening.
No bright lights. The tweaker is paranoid and
bright lights may cause them to react violently.
Slow your speech, lower your voice.
Slow your movements. The tweaker may be
paranoid and may misunderstand your actions.
Keep your hands visible, or they may feel threatened
and become violent.
Keep the tweaker talking. A tweaker who falls
silent can be extremely dangerous. Silence often
means that his paranoid thoughts have taken
over reality, and anyone present can become
part of the tweaker’s paranoid delusions.
If you are threatened, call law enforcement and
tell them that this person may be under the influence
of Meth or other drugs.
Meth is a synthetic amphetamine made with common
chemicals like cold tablets, solvents, ether,
drain cleaners, alcohols (methanol, ethanol), lye,
camping fuel, red phosphorus, iodine, anhydrous
ammonia, lithium metal, and various acids. Most of
these chemicals are hazardous by themselves,
but when mixed in the cooking process they become
toxic, which is harmful to humans, animals
and the environment. These mixtures are also
highly flammable and even explosive. Manufacturing
of one pound of Meth produces 5-6 pounds
of hazardous waste. These chemicals can cause
severe health problems, even death if handled
improperly. Exposure may cause respiratory problems,
skin and eye irritation, headaches, nausea
and dizziness. If you believe you inadvertently
came into contact with a lab or dumpsite and experience
any of these symptoms, first seek immediate
health care. Secondly, we ask that you contact
local law enforcement or the “Turn in Poachers
hotline (TIPs)” at 1-888-683-7224 and report
the location and any details you can remember.
The following is a list of items (or empty containers)
that may indicate a Meth lab is nearby or you
have stumbled upon the dumpsite:
Propane tank with blue or makeshift valve (discolored
because of exposure to anhydrous ammonia)
Cold/allergy tablets
Red Devil lye
Iodine
Heet
Coffee filters (stained reddish brown)
Lithium batteries
Toluene
M.E.K.
Starting fluid
Brake cleaner
Plastic containers with rubber tubing
Camping fuel
Acetone
Stained or crusted cookware
For more information about South Dakota’s Methamphetamine
problem log onto
www.mappsd.orgor call 1-800-343-9272
MAPP-SD
Meth Awareness and Prevention Project
A project of Prairie View Prevention Services
