Regrettably, they were unarmed. Could have easily had a pistol. Concealed carry is for that purpose.
Commiefornia. One was 21, the other was younger.
Except they could easily have carried a firearm for hunting purposes as jackrabbits and coyotes are open all year long.
If you read the story it explains they made the decision not to because they didn't want to attract the attention of the wardens, on the first day of Junior turkey season.
Saturday was also opening day of junior turkey hunting season so they did not take any firearms with them so as not to draw any attention from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
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We can argue forever the wisdom of that decision but it really has nothing to do with "Commiefornia". Should they have chosen to, given the statements from the family, either or both could have been armed, legally under CA law. The 21 year old could even have carried concealed with a permit if he had one.
