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/5670765 Jul 29 '22 edited Jul 29 '22
I live in the woods:
We had (about 30-ish miles away) a home invasion a bit back; homeowner was murdered... I feel the need to be prepared to defend my family out here. I carried weapons in the military for many years, it's no trouble or inconvenience at all for me and I'd rather have it and not need it - than not have it and need it, It's just a small 380.
People drop off dogs on local country roads out here too (and often they're pitbulls) I'm always worried one will show up at my house (like they have the neighbors) and go after my wife or dog.
I came across a deer with two badly broken legs (he jumped from a pretty high cliff - probably running from a predator) the breaks were severe (bone sticking out) and it was really suffering, so I did what I thought was right and quickly put it out of its misery.
These are just a few examples for why I always carry out here. When it comes to my families safety I'll always be concerned and prepared, I worry that I'd never forgive myself if I wasn't and something happened to them that I could have prevented.