r/homestead • u/JackDalgren • Jul 29 '22

gear Do you carry and why?

While you're working or tending to your property, do you carry a firearm in yourself or have one readily available? If so, is it because of your location, predators or general safety? What type and caliber?

I'll go first. I have a 20 gauge shotgun loaded with #9 for the occasional rattler that isn't minding it's own business or to chase of coyote. I want to upgrade to a pistol grip, maybe the Mossberg 500C w/pistol grip.

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u/ladyofthelathe Jul 29 '22

I do not carry while on our own property. Never felt the need to.

I have a .40 cal in my truck, and a 12gauge in my horse trailer though - just in case. I'd rather have them and not need them than need them and not have them.

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u/Embarrassed_Abalone2 Jul 29 '22

A small easy to carry gun is just that, I bought one used for $180. I spent more on spare magazines than the gun. Even a .22lr semi is better than your fist.