Is this too controversial? OR...."OFF TOPIC"?

[RetiredRR]

Just wondering. If this gets deleted, I'll understand it was too personal,
or too far "OFF TOPIC". Since most states allow CCW, do you feel it appropriate
to carry while fishing? I do, but do all the time anyway, for the past 8 years.
Kind of like my debit card, I "don't leave home without it". Haven't seen this
tossed about anywhere, but since I'm still reading, maybe I just haven't got
there yet.

[Shellback]

Fortunately, I never felt to need to where I fish.

[papasage]

alwayes carry especialey on the river .on the lake you never know what will come up and i do have a permit . like a spare tire for your car . never know when you might need one .80 year old lady lived 3 blocks from me had a gun and never had to use it in her life but one night a young boy was coming through he back door and she shot hem in the arm . probabley saved her life or being hert bad .

[NeonMoon]

Always carry anywhere it's legal, and avoid the States that don't recognize an Indiana Permit. I'll spend my money elsewhere (in those States which do). No one should ever consider exercising a Constitutional Right controversial.

[CrappiePappy]

RRR ... it's been discussed before, but it's been a while.

I don't have a CCW, but CAN carry one strapped on ... as long as it's visible ... as that's the law in KY. I have done it, one of my fishing partners does, and I'd start doing it again ... if I felt the need.

... cp

[Spawn]

I never carry one, im sure they would be holding up a store. They wont get much if they hold me up. I carry a pockey knofe but no gun

[hunter7711]

I started carrying full time about 6 months ago. Carry a .380 in back pocket holster.

[The Shootist]

I carry except when going to work.....We have a huge meth problem around here and some parts of our lake are somewhat secluded....Plus if I forget mine , my girlfriend is sure to have her Pink 380 with her....I hope I never have to display the gun and aint gonna argue with some fool about a fishing hole anyway , just aint worth it....

[RetiredRR]

Interesting. I carry a 9 shot .22 snubbie loaded with rat shot for snakes on my creek. Water snakes
don't bother me, but the cotton mouth does. Got a few rattlers in my area and when in my kayak, I want
to keep the snakes away. If the paddle don't discourage 'em, I'll dispatch 'em. Never been bitten, but hurt
myself trying to get out of their way. lol.
My creek is secluded and rumor has it a meth lab was busted way up the creek. Never know when the
creek might be used to move stuff in and out of the area. Creek is deep enough for bass boats and
pontoon boats, so I carry other than the .22 also. Now days, caution is key. The good old days are gone.
Another one of 'em "stay ready so you don't have to get ready" situations. Thanks for sharin'. Confusion
leads to understanding, if your into understanding.

[Jessemae]

Personaly I cary a taurus 40. cal. auto. A gun is like a knife, it is not for showing. a guy was showing off his pretty gun.and my brother ask to see it.the guy
handed the gun to my brother. my brother ask what good was the gun to him now.