I'm looking at carrying when I'm deer hunting this season. I was wondering how everyone carries. I was thinking about a drop leg holster.
Carrying a Sidearm while Hunting
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fartgamer
.223 Rem
629 in a bandolier
Doc8404
.450/400 Nitro Ex
Concealed as hell.
Harry Hood
.223 Rem
S&W model 28 in a right hip belt mounted holster, under my coat.
whauburger
6.5 Creedmoor
I would use a regular OWB holster if I was going to carry a pistol while deer hunting.
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
Disclaimer. I do not agree with the laws nor do I think they make sense which is why they are hardly ever enforced so don't shoot the messenger.
I also realize you, your daddy, and, granddaddy have done so for years without incident but according to Penal Laws 265 and 400, it is illegal to open carry in this state even while hunting.
Penal Law 265 makes it illegal to have a pistol unless exempted or licensed via Penal Law 400.
Penal Law 400 only licenses you to carry concealed without regard to location.
So in layman's terms, for the average citizen it is illegal to touch, have, or carry any handgun in NYS unless you have a license. Unfortunately, the only license you can get is a concealed carry license.
I also realize you, your daddy, and, granddaddy have done so for years without incident but according to Penal Laws 265 and 400, it is illegal to open carry in this state even while hunting.
Penal Law 265 makes it illegal to have a pistol unless exempted or licensed via Penal Law 400.
Penal Law 400 only licenses you to carry concealed without regard to location.
So in layman's terms, for the average citizen it is illegal to touch, have, or carry any handgun in NYS unless you have a license. Unfortunately, the only license you can get is a concealed carry license.
I carry my Ruger GP100 in a drop leg holster when I am hunting. Very comfortable and very easy access. I have never had anyone even mention the way I carry while hunting.
Wouldn't hunt any other way.
Wouldn't hunt any other way.
carpediem
.338 Win Mag
I carry in a shoulder rig under my jackets and such. I am mainly using the handgun to finish any wounded game should the need ever arise. I am rarely going to reach for my handgun in lieu of the .308 rifle in my hand, even at close range, but it is good to have in case. As such, quick access isn't an issue for me.
Greywolf224
6.5 Creedmoor
SW 657 sits in a bandoleer holster. The SP101 will sit in a OWB leather holster. Starts off concealed but as it gets warmer I remove clothing so it becomes OC.
Don't matter cause it's only me and 2 buddies where I hunt,.
Don't matter cause it's only me and 2 buddies where I hunt,.
Eddie Gunks
.338 Win Mag
Yup. Used my 1911 one year while i was cleaning a kill. My rifle was outta reach and a buck walked it.....needless to say he was carried out.
Greywolf224
6.5 Creedmoor
Live and learn. Happened twice to me many years ago. I follow the rules by unloading your firearm so you can set it down to gut your doe and what walks in a nice 8 pointer. Fuck the rules
Really, is that really a rule? I have never unloaded my gun while hunting. Chambered until the day of hunting is done. Huh, never knew!
Greywolf224
6.5 Creedmoor
Not a rule in terms of state law. Rather what I remember them tell me in the hunter safety course back in 1981. I remember then also saying, when ever you cross a fence or famous NY stone wall, you should unload your firearm before going over or under.. Yeah.... I would be unlaoding every 15 minutes.
I don't disagree with what you wrote. I know we've went back and forth at the other place about this very point. I should have put the disclosure on the opening post neglecting open carry laws or lack there of. I'm more looking at/for efficient field use and deployment.
For other people that answered how they carry thank you. I thought about a OWB holster considering that I already have one that I use for competition with my 1911. As people the have stated they wear it under their vest. I too wear a field jacket. One of the tan/blaze orange ones that are used primarily for small game. I usually carry my field cleaning kit in the rear game pouch. And my ammo and supplies in the front pouches. My concern with carrying under this jacket is two fold. First and foremost is loss of the firearm. I have a lot of stuff going on in that region along with multiple layers of clothes. The second concern is access. This point has two parts: speed of access and safety of the draw. Am I blowing this out of proportion?
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
Would this work for you? Open yet concealed and easy try get to.
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Catskillkid
.450/400 Nitro Ex
You know it's funny. I generally don't carry when I'm hunting. I guess I figure if I can't kill something with my .30-06 then my 9mm probably won't do anything. Having said that I recently picked up a S&W 686 in .357 Mag with a 6 inch barrel so I suppose I could carry that in case a bear sneaks up on me.
What if the deer as frying pan armor? You might want the 9mm after all. All kidding aside this has been my philosophy also. I figured it wouldn't hurt to carry while hunting for any number of crazy scenarios that will never happen. But it doesn't hurt to be a little manic every once and a while.
From what Encon officers that have come to our Hunter Ed classes have told us, Is if it is your primary firearm they don't have a problem with it not being concealed. A secondary firearm it needs to be concealed.
Your Encon officer could have a different opinion?
Your Encon officer could have a different opinion?
He's a family friend and hunts with us on occasion. But honestly even without this fact it's of no concern to me. I was really hoping for this thread not to divulge into the legalities of open carry. I should have nipped it in the butt with my opening post. I'm just looking for effective means of carrying in the field. Anyone have any experience it's drop legs?
Marine Cpl
.577 Tyrannosaur.
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kev74
20×102mm Vulcan
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Has a whole different meaning that what you were going for!
Bananabandit
.338 Win Mag
I carry my sidearm concealed while hunting in the same manner as I do every day:IWB @ 4:00.
Acer-m14
.950 JDJ
I carry the new note7 now .. just in case ...
I've been wanting a shoulder rig for the 1911 maybe this is the opportunity to grab one.
fast ed
22lr
I strictly hunt deer with a revolver S&W 29-2. I hunt on my property only and when I walk out the back of my house the sidearm is oc.
If anything I also carry a 9mm auto in my pocket.
If anything I also carry a 9mm auto in my pocket.