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They are called crime statistics for a reason. They actually happen to people.

I don't believe that's what he said or meant at all. I'm sure he would not be OK with any of those things and for you to imply otherwise is in a word, bullsh**.

The choice to carry, what to carry, and when to carry is just that, a personal choice.

Personally, I like to carry in the backcountry. If for no other reason than to pot a grouse. But if someone else doesn't, more power to him.

I didn't "IMPLY" Anything. I merely posed a question! Maybe you need to work on your reading comprehension.

Oh, well in that case, congratulations for asking the stupidest f**king question I think I've ever read.

I'm more confused by those who carry in the back country, but don't around town -- where the people are. However, my choice doesn't have to be your choice.

I'm pretty sure no one wants bad stuff to happen to their families -- taking the liberty of guessing the answer to that "question". But from what I've seen of more than a few pistoleros who got their training watching Youtube (at best), their families might be safer if they weren't armed.

Well, this is the backpack hunting forum. Most backpack hunters have a rifle at hand, that's kind of the point of backpack hunting. So the need for another firearm is at a minimum debatable.

And I've been backpack hunting since the early 80's. So far I've never seen anyone bring the wife and kids along.

Not always. Most of the time when I'm backpack hunting I'm hunting with a handgun, it's the rifle that gets left home.

(I know, I'm just being contrary again. :))

Tom

I should have been more clear... if I am carrying a rifle- I do NOT carry a pistol. I carry a pistol when I'm hiking, scouting, guiding, etc...

Tanner

I always carry a sidearm AND a rifle. But, I'm also in also different situation then most. I hunt very very close to the border with Mexico where multiple subjects, and subjects in close proximity where a rifle would be more a hindrance then an asset.

So let me see if I understand: When you go hunting with a handgun, you bring a handgun?

Yep. Livin' on the edge!

Can we please hear more about the Bigfeets?




Dave

I think by definition that would be a yes.

Interesting thread

And........

Cluckcluckcluckcluck

THE sidearm to have in the woods is a suppressed 22LR.




Dave

Sure. Leo didn't receive an Academy Award for nothing! Hell, the studio would pay you big bucks as a technical advisor.

L.W.

I'm glad I checked back into this thread.

Two boys age 5 and 7 can be noisy. We almost pulled off a kill of a big muley in 2015, but he hung up just a little too far out. Wife wasn't with, so full points not earned.

In any forum, these are always interesting threads. My take is: I'm glad to have fellow gun owners and 2A supporters in the woods. Maybe you just like your pistol, or it's a work of fine craftsmanship, or it's your favorite one, or it was handed down by a family member, or you have real protection needs. Who cares. When I'm in the mountains of Colorado, I'm always carrying and it's usually one of two "woods" guns. A Kimber 1911 10mm customized by Luke Volkmann or a G20 with a 5.5" Jarvis barrel. The Glock sees the most use. Both put out a over 600ft.lbs. of energy with factory loads and close to 700ft.lbs. with my reloads - chronographed, not estimated. Never had to use either, but have had a close call with a bear where the G20 was in hand.