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i hunt elk during rifle season in Colorado. i carry a side arm while hunting, packing out my carcass, in camp, and i have one or two handy while sleeping or relieving myself at night.
in the past i have not carried a side arm, but now i hunt alone more than b4...
do i need one?????????????????? no i do not. i seriously doubt i'll ever need a gun for anything at anytime. but having one handy comforts me to a degree.
early
same here!! never went to the mountains without revolver, especially when with kids.