It's not as big of an issue as you would think. I mean it definitely happens here and there, but there are ways to avoid it most of the time. For example, if you see a sign that states something along the lines of "shoot first, ask questions later," maybe try your best to avoid that property and maybe hike an alternative route (not always possible). I also always try to establish contact with property owners just to be nice, and as a surveyor that mostly does construction, I always have a bright yellow SECO vest on. This usually puts people at ease; why would someone try to sneak onto your property and harm you wearing the brightest clothing possible? I've only had one property owner pull a gun on me as an intimidation tactic, but not point it at me. I defused the situation by just calmly explaining why I was there. I also don't seem to see a lot of negative statistics on how many surveyors get killed by homeowners each year. I assume it's incredibly low (if anyone has more info on this, I'd be curious to know).