Hey now, don't start knocking spear hunting! Done it with deer several times years ago, don't think it's legal anymore but I still do it on occasion with me hogs and dogs! When I spearhunt hogs I don't use my catch dogs, just my bay hounds! And yes I still keep my .45LC or .500 S&W 4 inch unsnapped. I'm old, I'm a bit crazy, but I aint stupid