A revolver solves that. mtmuley
To chamber, or not to chamber? That is the question.
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A revolver solves that. mtmuley
Idahoarcheryhunter
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I don't disagree, wasn't trying to start a debate my concealed gun stays in a kydex iwb holster chambered with the trigger covered. Different strokes for different folks.
Washington Hunter
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1. Yes, always one in the chamber while hunting
2. Washington/Wyoming
2. Washington/Wyoming
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BuzzH
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1. No
2. WY, MT, CO, NM, AZ, AK
2. WY, MT, CO, NM, AZ, AK
Topgun 30-06
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Just saw this thread. Yes when I'm hunting by myself. No for everyone when we're together until we separate to go on our own. That's in WY and MI or any other state I happen to go to.
Trslabaugh
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No.
Oklahoma.
Oklahoma.
The Yetti
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No, unless I'm sitting glassing or sometimes when stalking and feel that the shot may be close. I hunt CO, NM, WY.
Rzrbck918
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Yes
Oklahoma and North Central Arkansas
Oklahoma and North Central Arkansas
Jape
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1) No
2) Utah
2) Utah
claybreaker
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Yes, chambered round, I'm almost always by myself. Never in a vehicle (except the muzzy gun, without a primer).
SouthEast.
SouthEast.
BrentD
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I've seen this topic a dozen times and never is there a definitive answer, though opinions are often offered as though they were definitive answers.
Western landscapes and certain hunting styles certainly lend themselves to carrying cold, while others tend to require carrying hot. Bird hunting or jump hunting rabbits are often raised as an example where carrying hot is required and then swept out of the discussion as if they are not comparable, but certainly they are.
Many of my rifles do not lend themselves to be carrying cold - single shots, esp muzzleloaders for instance. So, for me, it's a simple question that has no simple answer and I feel it is disingenuous to pretend otherwise.
Western landscapes and certain hunting styles certainly lend themselves to carrying cold, while others tend to require carrying hot. Bird hunting or jump hunting rabbits are often raised as an example where carrying hot is required and then swept out of the discussion as if they are not comparable, but certainly they are.
Many of my rifles do not lend themselves to be carrying cold - single shots, esp muzzleloaders for instance. So, for me, it's a simple question that has no simple answer and I feel it is disingenuous to pretend otherwise.
Iowaguy
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Iowa shotgun deer....yes
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I carry a loaded shotgun around some of the more treacherous and unforgiving terrain in the lower 48.
Montana2015
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Chambered only if Stubaby is in the area, as I know he'll shoot or climb over the top of you to get the first shot off.
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I typically carry a round in the gun - especially bird hunting or still hunting timbered country like Northern Idaho. In more open country spot/stalk scenarios I am less likely to chamber a round because encounters are much more predictable. Wherever I happen to be...if there is even the slightest doubt about my ability to maintain 100% control over the muzzle direction, the gun gets unloaded.
If I was filming a tv show, guiding paying clients, or otherwise had a big group of people around I would not allow loaded guns until the intended shot. In these scenarios you have added a lot of complexity, a lot of extra people who may or may not be that familiar with each other, and so the chances of something going wrong are astronomically higher. Not to mention the liability would be staggering if something goes wrong while engaged in commercial activity.
So, like many on here, my answer depends on the scenario.
If I was filming a tv show, guiding paying clients, or otherwise had a big group of people around I would not allow loaded guns until the intended shot. In these scenarios you have added a lot of complexity, a lot of extra people who may or may not be that familiar with each other, and so the chances of something going wrong are astronomically higher. Not to mention the liability would be staggering if something goes wrong while engaged in commercial activity.
So, like many on here, my answer depends on the scenario.
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Depends on the situation....
Walking in/hiking in general.....no. Once I get to where I'm going and I'm posting up for a time, then I chamber a round. When I get ready to move again, I "un-chamber".
Shotgun.....always one in the chamber.
Concealed carry.....duh.
ID and WY nowadays.......used to sit in a lot of trees and fence lines back East.....AR, MO, KS, NE
Walking in/hiking in general.....no. Once I get to where I'm going and I'm posting up for a time, then I chamber a round. When I get ready to move again, I "un-chamber".
Shotgun.....always one in the chamber.
Concealed carry.....duh.
ID and WY nowadays.......used to sit in a lot of trees and fence lines back East.....AR, MO, KS, NE
farmerboy1381
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Hunting I always have one chambered with the safety on. Traveling distance when speed is priority I have the chamber empty. Probably has to do with where I hunt. I cannot picture anybody still hunting or stand hunting white tails without a loaded gun.
Primarily PA and MD but have hunted a handful of others.
Primarily PA and MD but have hunted a handful of others.
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