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Who carrys a firearm with you for protection while camping? I have not in the past, however, bear activity seems to be increasing around the areas I camp in the past little while.
Who carrys a firearm with them while camping?
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I do; carry one every day in fact, but more due to the 2-legged creatures more than the 4-legged ones.
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This one. Pre charge the tank before heading out. and just keep it with us for protection from yote/wolf hybrids we have here and bears. Pretty well the only thing that will remotely hurt us. The 2 legged animals, i am not paranoid or living in fear of them up here. They don't carry guns everywhere everyday!
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Exactly. To bad America could not get on board and do the same thing. We just banned all ar-15 style crap up here too. No need to have stuff like that. Airguns are fine as you can't really kill anyone in mass quantities with those. I have 6 firearms, 2 30-06, 12 shotguns and 2 .22 cal for hunting. They are safe as they are a tool for gathering food. For shooting target practice and fun, airguns are the deal for that since you can have fun in realitve safety.
I wouldn’t go as far to say Canadians don’t need a firearm in the bush. It depends where and when. In my location I don’t need one as we only really have black bears and they only get active when the salmon are in and then they are so pre occupied by the smorg they could care less. Now we have gone up north, and had a close call with a griz, so that alone has us re-thinking. Plus we have an Alaska trip planned in 2 years and a defender would be nice.
I have had black bears so close most would freak out. They don’t scare me, grizz and wolves though, they are ruthless
I have had black bears so close most would freak out. They don’t scare me, grizz and wolves though, they are ruthless
this gun legislation does nothing to lower gun crime rates. Criminals do not buy registered guns nor do they register said firearm. The only thing this does is make some people sleep better at night. Ignorance is bliss.
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Welcome to California standards haha. It seems they truly believe it best to unarm (or make more difficult to arm) those who protect and defend, or just simply law abiding citizens. But that's a whole other conversation. My feel on the original question of topic; I'd rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it. For any situation.
I do, for both, 4 legged and two legged critters. I you decide to carry make sure you train and get familiar with the specific gun you are bringing, after all it is a perishable skill. Better to have it an not need it than......
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I grew up in Alaska always carrying a .44mag revolver when camping. These days I generally carry a 9mm and bear spray. In bear country I’ll add that .44mag to my kit or even a rifle but I’m not too concerned down here in the states. As a side note I only ever camp in remote dispersed camping locations and rarely at an official campground.
recommended caliber for Alaska trips? Hand guns not an option for us canucks
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And where do these weapons come from. NOT ALL FROM USA. just last month 4 AR 15s were stolen from a legal gun owner in NS. SO....YES this DOES keep Canadians safer. Sorry AR owners are butthurt. Get pellet versions...they offer the same feel, however the dont go bang.
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Totally agree with you
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I didn't say Canadians dont need firearms in the woods. AR has no place anywhere anways.
I don’t own an AR15. What’s the difference between an AR15 and a semi auto gun that doesn’t look like an assault rifle? Share the same caliber, same clip, same action. What’s the difference between 4 ar15’s stolen and 4 semi auto hunting riffles? Again knee jerk reaction without thinking this whole thing through COMPLETELY. Guns are scary regardless of what the stock looks like.
im not going into this any farther and sorry for the de-railing.
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Well said VI Overlander. The gun vs anti gun debate gun debate will go on forever. To each their own, if you carry, that is your choice and if you don't that is also your choice.
I carry and have concealed carry permits to cover most of the US. We usually have more than one firearm available for hunting, self defense or just target shooting. I don't open carry or go looking for trouble nor do I expect to find it but in today's world I feel it is better to be prepared. Prepared as in good equipment, proper training and practice, practice, practice. Just because you can own a gun doesn't always mean you should, it is a responsibility and a privilege protected by our Constitution.
It all goes back to that disappearing concept - common sense.
I carry and have concealed carry permits to cover most of the US. We usually have more than one firearm available for hunting, self defense or just target shooting. I don't open carry or go looking for trouble nor do I expect to find it but in today's world I feel it is better to be prepared. Prepared as in good equipment, proper training and practice, practice, practice. Just because you can own a gun doesn't always mean you should, it is a responsibility and a privilege protected by our Constitution.
It all goes back to that disappearing concept - common sense.
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Again. Hi cap magazines have no place either. If you can't take down an animal with 3 shots take up knitting. Anyways. I know there will be lots of crying about people having their black guns taken away. That's not what I'm talking about here. I'm talking about protection from real threats like a bear in your campsite. The 50 cal airgun seems like a dandy choice.
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I’d say use what you have already if possible. A 12gauge shotgun is a classic. My dad dropped a charging grizzle with a single rifle shot from the hip 300win mag!
I’ve been interested in light and fast. CMMG’s 10mm Banshee looks awesome. I like the 30 round capacity because if I’m freaking out I can keep pulling the trigger. Also gives me a few warning shots in the dirt.
That being said I’m a huge fan of keeping a clean camp spot. Stowing the food and keeping the bear treats inside. Choose a wide camp spot. If the salmon are running then don’t plan in that sweet river side campsite. I’ve been in many bear encounters and have never pulled a trigger.
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This one. Pre charge the tank before heading out. and just keep it with us for protection from yote/wolf hybrids we have here and bears. Pretty well the only thing that will remotely hurt us. The 2 legged animals, i am not paranoid or living in fear of them up here. They don't carry guns everywhere everyday!
my firearm is not crap.
