when boondocking do you bring a weapon ?
we will have our dog,,,who doesn't miss a trick and will cause a problem IF she needs to protect,,,but I was thinking of carrying a shotgun too,,,any problems doing that ?? I have a NY pistol license ...
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I carry a firearm, it can be used as a weapon but so can the knives in the kitchen. I don't cut up my salad ingredients with a weapon ;) It's an important distinction when discussing firearms.
Chances are pretty slim you will ever need a firearm to stop a threat while boondocking; however, as a former police officer I can tell you chances are:
-The Police will be a good 10-20 minutes away if needed.
-The location you are in will have 'spotty' wireless coverage (if any).
-You will have a difficult time giving your exact location while under duress from an immediate threat or while suffering from injuries.
Carrying is a personal choice (depending on state laws); however, when a firearm is used as a weapon it's deadly force and carries great responsibility and consequences. You don't want bird shot when the crazy guy on bath salts comes at you with a knife; however, safely escaping always beats taking a life (if possible).
Personally I think all law abiding citizens should be allowed to carry at all times; however, I also believe training should be mandatory (regardless of style of firearm). There are way too many accidental shootings.
Chances are pretty slim you will ever need a firearm to stop a threat while boondocking; however, as a former police officer I can tell you chances are:
-The Police will be a good 10-20 minutes away if needed.
-The location you are in will have 'spotty' wireless coverage (if any).
-You will have a difficult time giving your exact location while under duress from an immediate threat or while suffering from injuries.
Carrying is a personal choice (depending on state laws); however, when a firearm is used as a weapon it's deadly force and carries great responsibility and consequences. You don't want bird shot when the crazy guy on bath salts comes at you with a knife; however, safely escaping always beats taking a life (if possible).
Personally I think all law abiding citizens should be allowed to carry at all times; however, I also believe training should be mandatory (regardless of style of firearm). There are way too many accidental shootings.
