Who here goes armed whenever they are out in the field prospecting or detecting?

[idowa]

I grew up in the woods and always had a sidearm with me. Whenever I go out these days prospecting, I always have my pistol on me. I've run into quite a few folks out prospecting as well and I don't think I've ever seen anyone else armed.

Anyone else also carry while out exploring? What do you carry?

I carry either my S&W MP40 fullsize in a military flap holster or my custom-built snake gun that is a single-shot 12ga cut down for hiking in snake country.

 

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[wvwildman]

i just take my hunting knife nothing in the woods that scares me i'll take on a bear if i have to

 

[Buzzlitebeer]

I carry my XD9 when I am in certain areas. Really I try to carry any time I can, but due to certain restrictions I find my self not fightin the issue and rolling with the military issue riot spray!!

 

[B1u3Dr4g0n1]

Well it depends where I'm going, I carry my Colt 45, personal hand cannon if I am alone, If I am with my kids (4 under age 17) I carry a Lighting Rod Stun gun, and my 2 oldest daughters carry stun guns as well while MDing but if Im prospecting I carry a tactical mace spray gun..lol...and it doesn't matter if it gets wet....

Im NOT afraid to die, Im only afraid of how my kids and I might be killed....

 

[kazcoro]

I don't go out in the desert unarmed. Ever. Chance favors the prepared.

 

[kuger]

I am armed pretty much at all times...generally a .40,sometimes my Desert Eagle

 

[Number9]

Always carry... either Smith & Wesson or Ruger. Wife carries Smith & Wesson.

 

[Terry Soloman]

Never leave home without a friend.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

I occasionally detect schoolyards and it's mostly frowned upon to have a sidearm there.

I do wear rattler (single earpiece) to be aware of what is around me.

 

[kazcoro]

Yeah, I think carrying in a schoolyard would get you some new friends quickly.

 

[Phreddy]

We have cougar, grizzley and black bear in this area. When I go into the hills I always carry my Defender 12.5" 12 gauge with slugs. Never carry when on the beach or anywhere in town. Son got stalked by a big cat a couple of years ago and lesson learned.

 

[Vaquero45]

Lots of critters in the woods.

I carry an XDm in 9mm most of the time. You can't beat having 20 rounds standing by.

 

[Stormrider51]

I worked the streets for 26 years as a paramedic and for 6 of those years I was also a deputy sheriff. I don't walk out of the house unarmed. To me it's cheap insurance.

Storm

 

[Wyomingmedic]

I have been carrying a gun wherever I go since I was about 8 years old. It is just a way of life here.

I ALWAYS carry a concealed handgun. The state of Wyoming in very gun friendly and you can carry darn near everywhere.

In the truck, I ALWAYS have an AR with 120rnds of ammo ready. At all times, I know that if I can get to the truck I can lay down some serious firepower.

Along those lines, I also train extensively. I have been a competitive shooter as well as qualified for the law enforcement academy. Not only do I carry the weapons, but I darn sure know how to use them.

I was a street paramedic/firefighter for 14 years. There is evil in this world. I have the scars to prove it.

WM

 

[fistfulladirt]

No places around here that would warrant taking a side arm, and I hunt a lot of spots, even at night. My hand on my digging dagger is probably all I would need. I might consider concealed, other than that I don't need the aggravation.

 

[WoofWoof]

I promised myself years ago that my last words will never be "damn, wish I had my gun."

 

[The Punisher]

this when in bear woods (I know NC isnt bear country) My custom 480 Alaskan

put a Ruger LCP is on me all the time......1st rule when in trouble, make sure you the one with the gun....

 

[jeff s]

Yes i do most carry it is better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it i have meet some real cooks out there.

 

[idowa]

this when in bear woods (I know NC isnt bear country) My custom 480 Alaskan

put a Ruger LCP is on me all the time......1st rule when in trouble, make sure you the one with the gun....

That is beautiful! I've been thinking of something smaller than my M&P, like a Ruger LC9. My biggest predators I may encounter are Mountain lions and the badger I ran into in a mine last week, so the 9mm would be fine...

 

[swamp yankee]

.45 acp Commander in dangerous(bear) country. I let Sam Colt speak for me. Idiot spray(mace) for the two legged types......