Some of you need to relax. He did it, it’s done. He doesn‘t need your approval to take a calculated risk. I would have done the same thing if the place was a few miles away.
What's funny, is that the law requires a windshield unless you have eye protection. That's pretty clearly stated in the wording, which has to be taken in literal sequence like a computer algorithm. Is it stupid to drive without a windshield, especially in a rainy climate? Yes. LOL Not illegal here though. I live near a 4x4 off-road park and see plenty of guys driving around town in their beaters with no doors or windshields.
I literally passed by two state troopers who dead-arse looked right in the eyes and didn't even pull me over. I also was advised by two reputable glass shops that driving with eye protection and windshield wipers is legal. I also posted a link to an article where they contacted a police officer about it, and the only contention was over having wipers installed when a windshield is not in there. Nothing about driving without a windshield.
In the end, regardless if actually illegal in my state, driving solo without a windshield only affects the safety of the person driving. There are better things to direct ones outrage over. LOL