I usually do my target practice at home in our
"small pasture," which I close off to the horses. All of my horses are
used to firearms from .22 to 30-06 and shotgun being discharged relatively
closely (haven't fired the 30-06 lately... can't remember if it is louder than
my shotgun. :-))
I totally agree with your ex-marine (can you be an EX Marine?) expert
marksman. I carry a .40 (mainly). Mine is a sub compact but is
still rather large. Any suggestions for a small gun that still has
enough "whoa"?
Along that line, is a vest about the only way to conceal a large side
arm? The big tee shirt won't work for me. Once the shirt gets too
big it brings about other problems for my modesty.
Do you other "heat packers" train your horses to stand quietly while
being shot off of? I had no problems with the .22 but the larger /
louder calibers are a different story. Charlie will stand but he doesn't
like the loud noise. I can't blame him!
Sbolinge@xxxxxxx wrote:
I am guessing those who carry guns when riding carry them in case that
have to shoot a wild man-eating animal, a human being or an injured
horse. Which means the type of gun and caliber is important, i.e. big
enough to do the job.(wouldn't think and 22 would serve much of a purpose)
Purpose always dictates caliber my ex-marine expert marksman told me. So
what type of gun and caliber are you heat packers
packing?
Semper Obliquo (Always
aside), Susan Young, The
Princess of Pink
Your Independent Mary Kay Beauty
Consultant Glenndale Grace Farm, Ft Gibson, Oklahoma
U.S.A. "Ride on! Rough-shod if need be, smooth-shod if that will do, but
ride on! Ride on over all obstacles, and win the race!" - Charles Dickens
(1812-1870)
