My mail box is 3/4 mile down the lane. UPS comes to the yard. It's a blessing being in the country.
What's yall's "the dogs are barking gun" ?
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JR24
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My sister is a bleeding heart animal lover, doesn't even want to swat a fly.
Possum got in the coop and killed my niece's favorite chicken.
Never seen my sister so blood mad vengeful when she called me and told me I needed to get over there and murder this possum.
DustyGmt
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Good to know. I didnt know they were disease transmitters as well. I always thought they were a warmer climate animal but the first one I ever saw was like 5 years ago. There is a portion of road I travel for class where I see them all the time now.
DustyGmt
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Lol
Pudge
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The dogs really don't need backup, but they let me feel important.
Ignition Override
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JR24:
Your comments cleared up my canine confusion. My gun would be the concealed Walther P99 AS or CZ PCR, held behind my back.
I told my rural friend that -- as extremely unlikely as it is-- if a visitor ever again knocks on his door late at night, simply hold a handgun behind him (Beretta 92) as he approaches the door, and tell the person (through the door window) that "I am armed".
Let's also remember that if any Sheriff ever "serves you papers", or they receive a call which is meant to harass you, it can easily be about 4:00-5:00.
Your comments cleared up my canine confusion. My gun would be the concealed Walther P99 AS or CZ PCR, held behind my back.
I told my rural friend that -- as extremely unlikely as it is-- if a visitor ever again knocks on his door late at night, simply hold a handgun behind him (Beretta 92) as he approaches the door, and tell the person (through the door window) that "I am armed".
Let's also remember that if any Sheriff ever "serves you papers", or they receive a call which is meant to harass you, it can easily be about 4:00-5:00.
Gus Chiggins
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For the 'coup de grâce.'
MacAR
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Glad I could help. As a long time trapper, I've caught them by the bob truck load. They actually used to be worth a little, but not now. I used to let them out until I figured out they destroyed my quail habitat. After that, they got no quarter.
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MacAR
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It'll happen every time. As Pap used to say, "everything likes chicken", and its true. I don't care how good your coop is, or what you do, something will get in and get em. But Cur dogs and a scattergun are good deterrents.
Apologies for the derail, back to your regularly scheduled broadcast.
Mac
Scooter22
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Just a assortment depending where I am. Couple Rem 870, Mossberg 500, Ruger Mini's.... Had to put our 12 year old Shetland Sheepdog down Fathers day week end. We have a 4 month old one now. Should be around 25 pounds grown up but barks and growls more than 75 pound plus shepherds we have had.
Captcurt
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Well, it depends on which one is the closest to me at the time. I usually have my Glock 42 by me most of my waking time. There is a 22 Mag Taurus snubby in my desk and a Security Nine by my bed. There might be a 40 cal Hi-Power handy also.
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My Simonov carbine loaded with ten soft tips.
Alte Schule
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Came home one morning after a long night shift and hit the garage door opener. As the door opened I saw a possum under my weight bench. No big deal I thought as I have dealt with possums many times. Usually they run off or curl up when confronted and a shovel is all you need to carry them off w/o harm.
Not this time.The SOB wrapped his tail around a garden hose and hissed at me baring his teeth.
I tried for 10 minutes to serve a writ of of eviction but he refused.
I then woke my 20 year old son who had just returned from his 2nd year of college. “You want to shoot a possum.” He was up in 30 seconds. I first handed him my duty pistol on my belt, a Model 28 Smith, but thought for a second and then gave him my back up gun a Model 950 Beretta .25 ACP.
My boy climbed on top of my washing machine for a better angle.
I forgot how loud even a small caliber pistol is in confined quarters. LOUD. Anyway it was a clean head shot and the possum was evicted w/o further problem.
Deanimator
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I have no dog but:
Glock 19 => Ithaca Model 37DSPS => 16" AR carbine
You probably don't want to break into my place, but to paraphrase Bruce Willis, "It'll hurt if you do."
Glock 19 => Ithaca Model 37DSPS => 16" AR carbine
You probably don't want to break into my place, but to paraphrase Bruce Willis, "It'll hurt if you do."
My duty gun is around here somewhere...
Glock 45 MOS Gen5 with a Trijicon RMR, Streamlight TLR-1, and trijicon suppressor night sights for backup.
Glock 45 MOS Gen5 with a Trijicon RMR, Streamlight TLR-1, and trijicon suppressor night sights for backup.
theotherwaldo
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BTW, the fleas on possums also carry typhus.
My sister and I found out the hard way.
Yet another reason to keep a gun at hand - just remember that a possum can mess you up, even after you kill them... .
My sister and I found out the hard way.
Yet another reason to keep a gun at hand - just remember that a possum can mess you up, even after you kill them... .
Armored farmer
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We speak k9 here also.
We have an 'Amish buggy' bark, a 'neighbors dog barking' bark, 'the coyotes are too close' bark, and the 'okay, you need to see this' bark.
Opossums are dealt with extreme prejudice. I dont want those nasty things anywhere near my gardens or chickens.
Mrs and i returned home to find the dogs in the driveway with their prize...a dead possum. I grabbed a shovel and proceeded to dispose if the corpse. I scooped him up and he was limp and heavy I had to hold close to the shovel to carry him. Somehow without me noticing he revived, stood up in the shovel, gave me the classic open-mouth hiss. I'm sure from a distance I looked like Yosemite Sam ...first with the shovel, then with my lcp.
Another incident last summer was in the middle of the night, the dogs had something near the garden. Looking out the window, i could see them circling a possum. I grabbed my 9mm carry gun, and headed out there in shorts and crocs. I collected the dogs and circled the varmint until I had the shot I wanted. I went to the shed to retrieve a body-bag(seed corn sack). When i returned there were 5 miniature possums creeping about. *crap*... I touched my chin and pondered the thought of Mrs farmer feeding 5 possoms with an eyedropper.......kittens, yes....chipmunks, yes....rabbits, yes....baby coons, yes.....possums, probably not.
We have an 'Amish buggy' bark, a 'neighbors dog barking' bark, 'the coyotes are too close' bark, and the 'okay, you need to see this' bark.
Opossums are dealt with extreme prejudice. I dont want those nasty things anywhere near my gardens or chickens.
Mrs and i returned home to find the dogs in the driveway with their prize...a dead possum. I grabbed a shovel and proceeded to dispose if the corpse. I scooped him up and he was limp and heavy I had to hold close to the shovel to carry him. Somehow without me noticing he revived, stood up in the shovel, gave me the classic open-mouth hiss. I'm sure from a distance I looked like Yosemite Sam ...first with the shovel, then with my lcp.
Another incident last summer was in the middle of the night, the dogs had something near the garden. Looking out the window, i could see them circling a possum. I grabbed my 9mm carry gun, and headed out there in shorts and crocs. I collected the dogs and circled the varmint until I had the shot I wanted. I went to the shed to retrieve a body-bag(seed corn sack). When i returned there were 5 miniature possums creeping about. *crap*... I touched my chin and pondered the thought of Mrs farmer feeding 5 possoms with an eyedropper.......kittens, yes....chipmunks, yes....rabbits, yes....baby coons, yes.....possums, probably not.
MacAR
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Armybrat
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After our last dawg (Good Ol’ Squirt) died almost 15 years ago, we decided not to have another because it hurt too much to lose them.
That’s after both of us had loving dogs since our first childhood memories over 70 years ago.
Miss them all just like we do our parents.
I don’t always grab a firearm, when the dogs bark, but when I do, it is usually a Benelli M2 shotgun. I have two of them, one of which was my duty shotgun, during the latter part of my LEO-ing career.
Some of the dogs bark at everything, which usually means they are just “crying wolf.” It is much more significant when a particular couple of the dogs growl, without necessarily barking.
Some of the dogs bark at everything, which usually means they are just “crying wolf.” It is much more significant when a particular couple of the dogs growl, without necessarily barking.
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Hog huntin Harry
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I completely understand, August 22nd my miniature Australian shepherd and chocolate lab mix I'd had for 10 years died. I still have his mama (Chocolate lab) and his little brother, but It'll be years before I get another dog.
He looked just like this except his chest was white and his eyes were the most beautiful shade of light blue with flecks of hazel.
theotherwaldo
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I refuse to deny a dog's chance to have a person just because our lifespans are dissimilar.
My dog may say that we cannot have another dog.
I will not.
My dog may say that we cannot have another dog.
I will not.
WestKentucky
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Single six 22 mag usually. Sometimes the PT99 is on the nightstand, or the model 10, occasionally the Glock 42. Right now the deer guns are out so if it gets serious then it’s the AR in 6.8spc.
JR24
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Yeah, said goodbye to my lab this year. Only 13 years young, saw me through the roughest time in my life when it was just her and me against the world, and helped get to now, where life is just great.
Never forget her.
Still, we jumped on a Lab/Hound/something big (Dane?) Mix shortly after, just got a pic from the shelter and it was instant love. He's just a great (big) pup and perfect for our family. Won't ever replace my girl, but life does move on.
My family and life feel balanced with 2 dogs in the home.
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