I do it too and ive been shot several times, but usually i only get shot half the time. I use them because its a cheap, fun thing to do. They cant get mad. If they dont wanna be shot with water or get wet, dont ride. Its that simple. But I do wish the riverfront cannons could be fixed. They work better and i like them more because you get a button to press when you pay 50¢ for 2 shots, vs. 25¢ for 1 shot and no button at Wilsons farm. You also have to try out the wilsons farm cannons once too because you never know which way they will shoot.