Howdy Bob,

I absolutely agree with you on the concealment issue! Don't let them know ya have one as it may escalate the issue. It is only a last resort. No more cowboys needed out there.

I always take any opportunity to pot a coyote, and have taken 3 with my little pistol while doing something other than hunting. A .40 S&W works great at under 25 yards. I also have taken grouse, and one blacktail (.44mag) while "fishing." I am always hunting.

Both of my run-ins with bad guys were work related (prior to banking) and so I had the law on my side. Maybe we'll run into each other sometime and I can tell you the stories over a beer. They are actually quite entertaining, at least now.

As to your choice not to carry, no problem with that, either. To each their own. If I ever fish with you on your boat, it will stay on shore.

My whole point was to exercise caution at all times. We are on the same side of the issue. Do whatever we can to get the a-holes in line.

Take care,
Andy