Thanks, Rapaire. bobert, keep in mind that the worry in all this could be behind the IBS. I don't know what to advise, but keeping the connection in mind may lead to an answer of some kind.

Keep in mind that in your county, you are Somebody. A land owner, a long-term resident, a businessman. Your neighbor is either a lunatic survivalist or white trash. Try to think and act like the guy with the power.

Do you know for sure who's doing the shooting? Does the Dad go to work and later do his teenagers have a few beers and start shooting the place up? Could be a factor.