Sadly, I've had to apprehend trespassers a number of times. I always carry a loaded shotgun when approaching them. I carry it over my shoulder, not in my hands. Honestly, if a group of people have no regard for the trespassing laws and are openly breaking them, should I assume that they will abide the laws pertaining to firearms, assault, etc? Maybe they are lost, or maybe they are drunk douches, with guns for "just in case".
The landowner may have over-reacted, but give him a break.
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