As far as not carrying a handgun while rifle hunting I totally disagree with KC, at least in bear country. A rifle is not something you want to be fiddling with in closed confines of a tent whether by yourself or with others. If a bear comes to investigate the snoring and red licorice in the tent he ain’t using the zipper and front door. You’ll have a face full of tent, bear, screaming partner and darkness. A rifle is not what I’d want in that situation but a handgun can be maneuvered and fired.
