You Pack a Firearm?
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I have not carried my gun while snowmobiling but I have ATV'ing. I also have my conceal and carry permit. If I do it will be my Colt .45, no use carrying something that won't complete what has been started......of course I am talking life or death situations.
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Nate
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Bingo
x2, damn good thing to bring to the attention. .22 was a concerning, just dont want to make people feel insecure for packing one
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Supplicate
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I don't feel insecure packing it. I don't pack it for defense either (well... maybe if I had to). Its more the packing it for the hell of it. Kinda boredom breaker if you will.
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Duvall Dean
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cat kid is spot on
well said and kudos to you
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well said and kudos to you
DD
time for my token saying everytime guns come up.
It's not bullet size....say it with me, LOCATION is what really matters. Granted in a handgun a .38 will work better then a .25 Saturday Night Special. but as my old man once said in reference to someone saying that all little tiny pistols in a small caliber are only good for 5 feet, "you can go stand at the end of the hall and I'll shot the 45 and the SNS and you tell me which hurts more". Say it one more time with me LOCATION.
Good point though, the gun doesn't do much good in the bottom of the pack.
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AlaskaSnowSafaris
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The 357 or the 44 SW mountain lite is with us at all times.
Since we travel 100's of miles into the backcountry where cell phones do not work and even sat phones have problems at times. You never know when you will be stranded and looking for food. I never even thought about carrying for personal protection, what is that?
Chris
www.snowmobile-alaska.com
Since we travel 100's of miles into the backcountry where cell phones do not work and even sat phones have problems at times. You never know when you will be stranded and looking for food. I never even thought about carrying for personal protection, what is that?Chris
www.snowmobile-alaska.com
I don't leave home without it unless I'm going to church and i haven't been to church in 30 yearsbesides i would rather have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.
Fosgate that's pretty slick I got its little brother
Nice! I like your shorty. Got any other uppers for her? I'm dreaming of a .458 SOLCOM for mine.
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XXL
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I agree that location or bullet placement and design, is the key, handguns are difficult to master, and really tough when you add lots of stress. I have seen many a head of beef killed from 5-25ft with a 22 LR, they never take a step. Seen the same with buffalo (Bison) with a Glock .40 S&W. The guys doing it were doing it on a regular basis and knew where to put the bullet. Doing so is the hard part. Almost any caliber will kill a lion or whatever, The problem is they are good at their job, their job 24-7, is to sneak up on stuff, whose job it is 24-7 is not to be snuck up on. Then we enter the picture, our job is to wander around in the sticks having fun, most of the time with our heads planted firmly up our butts, If the lion is planning on you for supper, you probably have a second or two warning. Then take your average 5 pound house cat, which can tear you up pretty good, and multiply it by oh, 20-30 times of times, claws raking your midsection, and big teeth in your neck or head. All you have to do is get your weapon out and defend yourself. The person with you has a better chance of saving you than you do. The golden rule is, recreate with people tastier looking and slower than you!
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Billy Bigrigger
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I carry when I ride.
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powdersphinx
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yup i take the .40 with me almost all the time. big cats and wolves lurk around some of our riding areas.
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ARMYSLEDER
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I carry a RUGER P89 in my tunnel bag when I go far in backcountry or go night riding for survival reasons. Other than that I have no need for it. I have been with some guys who have foldable stock asualt rifles under there seats and its just dead weight IMO.
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vmaxfrank
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Both Mrs. and I are trained and have CC permits. I carry more than she does, but it's usually a weight issue with her. When in the back country, I consider it more of a survival item than self-defense. Not an essential survival item, but a good tool to have. I remind others to get the proper training and practice with your weapon on a regular basis. You don't want to be fumbling with a safety or have a weapon not fire when you need it the most. Also remember, if you plan on drinking, leave the weapon at home.
If my daughter is with me, I usually carry as there are numerous mountain lions in our area. It's more of a concern to me in summer when she walks on her own. In winter, she is usually right be me or the wife. Others may disagree, but that's my opinion.
As far as calibers for those interested. The Mrs. has a .357 Ruger revolver and I have a .40 S&W.
As far as the Church comment, with the local Church shootings, my wife mentioned we may want to consider carrying to Church. I think she was just kidding, but it's sad when you have to even consider things like that.
I also encourage shooting enthusiasts to support their choice of hunting group, NRA, whatever, just like you should support the Blue Ribbon Coalition and other groups for sledding.
If my daughter is with me, I usually carry as there are numerous mountain lions in our area. It's more of a concern to me in summer when she walks on her own. In winter, she is usually right be me or the wife. Others may disagree, but that's my opinion.
As far as calibers for those interested. The Mrs. has a .357 Ruger revolver and I have a .40 S&W.
As far as the Church comment, with the local Church shootings, my wife mentioned we may want to consider carrying to Church. I think she was just kidding, but it's sad when you have to even consider things like that.
I also encourage shooting enthusiasts to support their choice of hunting group, NRA, whatever, just like you should support the Blue Ribbon Coalition and other groups for sledding.
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Duvall Dean
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Berretta 92F
the 9 goes with the Mayor everywhere baby!!!
YOU NEVER KNOW
DD
the 9 goes with the Mayor everywhere baby!!!
YOU NEVER KNOW
DD
this sure seems to be different than the topic I usually read this time of year...maybe i just usually miss it....I'm used to seeing the what is your opinion on drinkin and riding.... I never did carry but right before i got deployed i got my permit to carry. I probably will when I get home, that crap in omaha is hittin a little too close to home. I saw a pretty cool holster i think it was called the pager pal or beeper buddy or something stupid like that, it fit a 45 on the inside of the belt line and it was actually quite comfortable....sitting, squatting, kneeling, running...i'll probably go that route
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puckered
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.40 S&W cuz we have some great big coyotes in Idaho, some top 200 lbs. Need to throw lots of lead fast. Used to pack the .44 hunting, but traded the single action for a double to increase rate of fire when the wolves, oops, coyotes got thick.
Windshield bag makes a good spot for quick access.
Windshield bag makes a good spot for quick access.
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Tturbo
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Lots of good points have been made and lots of scary staements.
I spend a lot of time in the bush and lots of it by myself in some pretty scary country. Yes guns are important and no I don't think they are necessary for riding. Never heard of an animal related death in the hills will sledding. If you are traveling alone or in pairs for the safety issue take one. If you are in groups then there is no need cause there is help and others making noise. More likely to have a gun related accident hurting someone else rather then something. Also I see lots of people who do dumb things sober and to hear they are out there sleading, drinking and probably carrying guns?????
No matter what the caliber if you don't hit the kill shot location on your animal then you have done no good! keep practising.
I spend a lot of time in the bush and lots of it by myself in some pretty scary country. Yes guns are important and no I don't think they are necessary for riding. Never heard of an animal related death in the hills will sledding. If you are traveling alone or in pairs for the safety issue take one. If you are in groups then there is no need cause there is help and others making noise. More likely to have a gun related accident hurting someone else rather then something. Also I see lots of people who do dumb things sober and to hear they are out there sleading, drinking and probably carrying guns?????
No matter what the caliber if you don't hit the kill shot location on your animal then you have done no good! keep practising.
