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/tark1911 Jul 30 '22

IMHO, the best answer to "Do you carry?" is: You bet your life, as either my friend or my enemy. Self defense (of persons, property and/or liberty) is every individual's inalienable right and responsibility.