Carrying a firearm while detecting

[DiggerGal]

Being an avid and pro 2nd A. Believer, there are many places I want to explore, however, I feel a bit safer with a side arm if you will. Researching many a clues, I am looking at remote wilderness areas out and away from the general public.
Licensed to "Own" a firearm is much different than the elusive, next to impossible to obtain CCW in California, to which I do not have.
Just curious on everyone's thoughts as to carrying a firearm while detecting, and, it seems as though while wearing earphones it is a little behind the eight ball so to speak (as I would be challenged to hear anything but the sounds of the detector), but, that said, I would "feel" more secure.
So, do you carry while detecting in remote areas?

 

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[nsdq]

Just upgraded my carry gun to Glock 19, arty in the hands and digging one needs something easy to operate and has easy recoil , plus less weight vs the 1911 .. carried one over 15 years

 

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[ecmo]

I have never felt the need to carry where I go detecting which is mostly old homes and church yards in rural area and the grass is cut even when no one lives there anymore or the churches no longer have an active congregation. Have only detected fields twice and never woods...yet.
But if I ever feel the need to do so I would carry a revolver in .38/357 cal or .45 Colt with 2-3 factory CCI snake loads followed up by a couple of my handloads of lead semi-wadcutter bullets. I have some CCI snake loads for .45 acp also and have fired 3 or 4 rounds and they did cycle the action, but as they are low powered I don't trust their reliability. Anyway could use them with the rest of the magazine topped off with jhp or hardball ammo.

Don

 

[dabskie]

I have had a license to carry for the past 40 yrs, Whenever I leave the house I pick up my money, truck keys, and firearm, so the answer would be yes I carry while metal detecting since I carry all the time, but nobody is aware of it except me. And that's the way I like it, I do not believe in open carry, although it is legal in Pa. I believe the element of surprise is to your advantage.

 

[filthylucre59]

I'm in Daytona Beach and I've met 3 detectorists that carry a firearm of some type on our beach.We had an 81 yr old man robbed of his detector a while back.The biggest problem seems to be the very aggressive and crazy homeless population.I'm a water detector so I have no problems besides my massive sand scoop will leave a would be assailant with a long lasting Excedrin headache and facial rearrangement.

 

[wingmaster]

In remote area's I don't worry about it too much as even if you run into someone out there they most likely aren't up to no good, it's the bad part of town I worry about as it seems the people that are up to no good need people around to steal from. You don't see many thieves go off into the middle of no where as there is nothing to steal or nobody to rob. HH

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

I'm in Daytona Beach and I've met 3 detectorists that carry a firearm of some type on our beach.We had an 81 yr old man robbed of his detector a while back.The biggest problem seems to be the very aggressive and crazy homeless population.I'm a water detector so I have no problems besides my massive sand scoop will leave a would be assailant with a long lasting Excedrin headache and facial rearrangement.

I knew hunter who was mugged at Daytona Beach, ended up with a concussion from being hit in head during mugging. I'm always armed.

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[Truth]

Our oldest part of town is called the Treme.

So I've been carrying my AR-12

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[Johnnybravo300]

Looks like the ones already been hit! Medic! Hehe

 

[Truth]

Looks like the ones already been hit! Medic! Hehe

It's New Orleans I wouldn't be surprised. Lol


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[Bkn74]

Riggleman Where did you get you Molle bags at?

 

[T.C.]

I have updated my open carry preference. Two Ruger Super Blackhawks! (.44 mag)
'cause you never know when cannons are needed...

Hell, ya don't have to hit 'em, the concussion will kill 'em!!

 

[Oregon Viking]

I got them in partial trade for a room addition, client said they killed his wrists to shoot....and his elbow....and his shoulder.....
I have only wandered around with both strapped on a few times, but... I can say I have!
Heavy, very heavy...

 

[hikingthehills]

The great thing about Georgia is we can carry almost everywhere. So I do. If I'm hunting fishing or going to the mailbox my Glock G19 is right on me!

 

[sataro]

I have my LTC in Texas & do prefer to carry. Texas has become open carry if you wish but I prefer concealed carry. I carry most of the time when leaving the house. I believe in situational awareness. When detecting I prefer to know what is going on around me. I usually hunt with a buddy. When detecting in public places I try to watch my surroundings for someone who may be approaching my vicinity. My wife at times thinks I'm paranoid because when eating out I want a seat with my back to the wall where I can watch who enters & the people around me. Someone mentioned earlier in this post about a key feature--mental attitude. Your gun is not to be used as an act of intimidation. If you pull it you better be prepared mentally & ready to take what action is necessary. Hopefully that day never comes along...

 

[NHBandit]

To maintain situational awareness while detecting can be difficult for most. Myself included.
Having one earpiece clear of an ear can help , but takes practice too.
Still ,easy to not pay attention beyond the detector.
Usually a mini revolver rides concealed most anywhere I go .
Were I going beyond black bear habitat , something more than the .357 carried here for such would be required....or I would not go.
Slim odds of meeting the wrong grizz ,but no interest in finding out how many it takes to meet the wrong one.
Bulky carry in the bigger arms ,and I'd still want human company along if very far outback.

I told my neighbor just the other day, who is an avid hunter and has hunted Alaska.. my plan if him & I are going hunting in bear country is to carry a .22 pistol. When he asked me if I was crazy I told him I would simply shoot him in the knee & run like hell. I don't have to outrun the bear. I only have to outrun him... snicker

 

[Eleven Cents]

When I'm in remote areas, I'm more concerned about animals than people. For that I carry bear spray. My reasoning is that people hunt bears with high-powered rifles and still don't drop them immediately without perfect shot placement. A handgun is just going to piss it off.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Bear spray will just piss them off quieter than a pistol.

 

[gobble-gobble]

I carry a firearm (usually my Springfield XDs .45) every where I go 99.9% of the time, not just while detecting but also to the malls, stores, gas stations, theaters, grocery stores, parks, church and so on, if I leave my house I am armed, sometimes more than one firearm....

Ditto, Amen to that

 

[Bkn74]

 

[sjvalleyhunter]

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