Hi guys and girls,
I've been reading some posts about what handguns to carry for bears when your on a walk about in the woods/forest or where ever and I got to wondering why it should be limited to handguns?
I mean I understand the want for a lightweight weapon that won't drag you down but many hikers/hunters carry a rifle that can be awkward at times, so what about a shotgun? Yeah, it could be just as awkward, but what about a shotgun like a Shockwave? I mean with a 18-1/2" barrel, no but stock with a sling, slung over your back in 12 or 20 gauge with slugs or 00 buck shot?
I would think that would be a good bear defense weapon and wouldn't require a licence to carry.
Now I have never shot a shotgun with a pistol grip 12, 20, or even .410 but I can imagine it would be a handful, well, maybe not the .410, but you see what I'm getting at.
So would a shotgun like or similar to the Shockwave be a choice worth consideration? It seems it would, could double as a home defence weapon.
So, what do you guys and girls think?
I've been reading some posts about what handguns to carry for bears when your on a walk about in the woods/forest or where ever and I got to wondering why it should be limited to handguns?
I mean I understand the want for a lightweight weapon that won't drag you down but many hikers/hunters carry a rifle that can be awkward at times, so what about a shotgun? Yeah, it could be just as awkward, but what about a shotgun like a Shockwave? I mean with a 18-1/2" barrel, no but stock with a sling, slung over your back in 12 or 20 gauge with slugs or 00 buck shot?
I would think that would be a good bear defense weapon and wouldn't require a licence to carry.
Now I have never shot a shotgun with a pistol grip 12, 20, or even .410 but I can imagine it would be a handful, well, maybe not the .410, but you see what I'm getting at.
So would a shotgun like or similar to the Shockwave be a choice worth consideration? It seems it would, could double as a home defence weapon.
So, what do you guys and girls think?