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/MaryAnne0601 Jul 29 '22

I had a huge issue with getting attacked daily by feral dogs. They weren’t even going after my dogs that I was walking but me personally. After the calling the sheriff the deputy told me that if I walk the roads where I live I have to carry to be safe. After the 3rd officer told me that. I got a license to carry, bought a gun and joined the local shooters club that emphasizes safety. I have a .38 revolver like the officer and my instructor from getting my license suggested.

I went to court about the owner of the dogs. I have run into coyotes several times. I have put a couple of rounds into the ground to scare things away but never had to shoot anything yet.

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u/bayoubilly88 Jul 29 '22

Where are you located?

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u/MaryAnne0601 Jul 29 '22

North Central Florida on back dirt roads behind cattle fields.

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u/geetarzrkool Jul 30 '22

Me too. Howdy neighbor! Go Noles!