Does anyone carry their pistol (concealed) when hunting with a rifle?
Hunting & Fishing Concealed carry when hunting??
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Absolutely. While I mainly archery hunt for big game, I also bird hunt, fish and backpack a lot. In all of these cases I carry concealed. Why wouldn't you?
My reasoning is several fold. 1. There are some shady ass people in the woods. 2. I typically have a bear/cougar tag when hunting for other game. Never know when you will need to take some quick, close quarters shots. 3. In case of a weapon malfunction. 4. I am not going to leave my pistol in the truck when I'm out hunting, in case it were broken into.
My reasoning is several fold. 1. There are some shady ass people in the woods. 2. I typically have a bear/cougar tag when hunting for other game. Never know when you will need to take some quick, close quarters shots. 3. In case of a weapon malfunction. 4. I am not going to leave my pistol in the truck when I'm out hunting, in case it were broken into.
Why not. I didn't purchase my handgun to sit in the closet. It does no good if you don't have it
Why not, I always have my Smith J frame (642) in my pocket, I see to reason to leave it in the truck while hunting.
I've used it to dispatch wounded critters a time or two. Also a couple years ago I crawled up nose to nose with a rattler while trying to sneak up on an antelope. That little revolver was much more handier then trying to dispatch the snake with the rifle.
Also handy for gathering rabbits for the pot while hunting and fishing. While setting up camp and gathering wood and water, the rifle is normally in the gun case, the revolver is in my pocket. Not laying with the ruck.
I've used it to dispatch wounded critters a time or two. Also a couple years ago I crawled up nose to nose with a rattler while trying to sneak up on an antelope. That little revolver was much more handier then trying to dispatch the snake with the rifle.
Also handy for gathering rabbits for the pot while hunting and fishing. While setting up camp and gathering wood and water, the rifle is normally in the gun case, the revolver is in my pocket. Not laying with the ruck.
Mine is always on the boat. I don't like it on my person while fishing, but it is always on the boat.
My glock 19 is my constant companion. Hunting or not.
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No, I open carry it, unless its raining as my coat happens to cover it, concealed doesn't make any sense to me when I already have a rifle visible. Hey guess what I'm armed. The pistol won't offend anyone that isn't offended by the rifle and its easiest to get to in the open on my hip.
Mine as well. Its just smart to have something else on you in the woods or water away from everything.
always have a back up. too many scenarios to list to not have a sidearm on you.
Plus One on this! Open and available for use. I usually carry my Glock 20 while hunting.
I carry as I normally do. Open carry. The way it should be. Free to carry open or concealed.
I almost always carry my pistol concealed when in the field (or everyday carry too).
The only time I do not is when fishing on my boat during hot months. Then it stays in the glove compartment of the boat. I jump in often to cool off, and it does not ride well on wet swim trunks.
The only time I do not is when fishing on my boat during hot months. Then it stays in the glove compartment of the boat. I jump in often to cool off, and it does not ride well on wet swim trunks.
+1 About word for word my answer. GP100 with cast loads OC'd. Never know what you're going to run into out there.
Hell no! I carry the short gun right open.
absolutely
You don't bite their heads off? You should try, it's quieter and they are very low carb.
I carry all the time, everywhere, period. And snakes are one of the many reasons.
During winter months, while pig hunting, I sometimes carry inside my jacket. Especially if I'm trying to track one in thick brush. The jacket keeps both me and my pistol from getting beat up.
^^^ same as above, I open carry a model 28 S&W highway patrolman in 357. If the coat covers it no big because there is no permit needed to conceal carry while "actively engaged in hunting activity" This is in Colorado of course.
TITLE 18. CRIMINAL CODE
ARTICLE 12. OFFENSES RELATING TO FIREARMS AND WEAPONS
PART 2. PERMITS TO CARRY CONCEALED HANDGUNS
C.R.S. 18-12-204 (2012)
18-12-204. Permit contents - validity - carrying requirements
(3) (a) A person who may lawfully possess a handgun may carry a handgun under the following circumstances without obtaining a permit and the handgun shall not be considered concealed:
(I) The handgun is in the possession of a person who is in a private automobile or in some other private means of conveyance and who carries the handgun for a legal use, including self-defense; or
(II) The handgun is in the possession of a person who is legally engaged in hunting activities within the state.
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TITLE 18. CRIMINAL CODE
ARTICLE 12. OFFENSES RELATING TO FIREARMS AND WEAPONS
PART 2. PERMITS TO CARRY CONCEALED HANDGUNS
C.R.S. 18-12-204 (2012)
18-12-204. Permit contents - validity - carrying requirements
(3) (a) A person who may lawfully possess a handgun may carry a handgun under the following circumstances without obtaining a permit and the handgun shall not be considered concealed:
(I) The handgun is in the possession of a person who is in a private automobile or in some other private means of conveyance and who carries the handgun for a legal use, including self-defense; or
(II) The handgun is in the possession of a person who is legally engaged in hunting activities within the state.
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On a "split property" lease several years ago, the guy leasing the upper road decided to close the road for his hunt, leaving us without access to our part of the lease. No landowner in sight, and tempers flared. Cooler heads prevailed and all weapons were layed down while the discussion continued. All EXPOSED weapons, anyway. In the event a skinning knife had been pulled for emphasis, I was very happy to be caring in a concealed manner. Open carry is great for advertising you have a gun, and the mouth on the other side of the debate proudly layed down his rifle and his hogleg. Good reason for concealed that day.
Last year after a West Texas hunt, my buddy and I drove up on a white tail doe stuck in a 4' tall hogwire / barbed wire fence. Her leg was caught and we had to pry the wires apart with tools to release her. She couldn't stand, had obviously ruined her hip, and would not last long laying there. I put her down with my XD40. Quicker and probably more legal than grabbing the rifle on the side of the road.
Last year after a West Texas hunt, my buddy and I drove up on a white tail doe stuck in a 4' tall hogwire / barbed wire fence. Her leg was caught and we had to pry the wires apart with tools to release her. She couldn't stand, had obviously ruined her hip, and would not last long laying there. I put her down with my XD40. Quicker and probably more legal than grabbing the rifle on the side of the road.
I'm surprised he laid down his sidearm. From my cold dead hands comes to mind. Or just not thinking about shooting your neighbor works too.
What escalated the argument to the point that firearms had to be discarded for safety's sake?
I carry my Kahr CW40 while archery hunting. I carry it on my hip for all of the reasons listed above. At it's weight, I literally don't notice that it's there.
Im in the woods weekly and have my pistol daily. I usually open carry unless im coming straight from work and dont switch holsters. ..I conceal carry while bow hunting because its the law. I also conceal carry on a dove lease because theres many people I dont know. On our own property its open carry though. Used my sidearm a few times...mosty for snakes and a few for finishing off pigs. A lot easier to unload a few rounds with a pistol at sething that jumps up when you walk up to it then a rifle
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