DaveO Loc: Northeast CT

The 10mm Glock Model 29 I carry will stop about any critter I'll come across.

cspear42 Loc: New Mexico

It is always better to have one and not need it then to need one and not have it!!!

sam slade

I like it! I wish more states had signs like this! Yeah, I know it's been photo-shopped in, but I still wish more states had signs like this.

Indiana Loc: Huntington, Indiana

Thanks for all the responses and contributions to the discussion. Very interesting and educational. I'm glad I'm not the only one with safety concerns on photo shoots in remote areas. I'm too old to run away from anyone or anything...so I feel the need for my own personal protection. You never know when you might walk into criminal activity or rabid animals. Better safe than sorry! Great discussion!

William Royer Loc: Kansas

You might check out the Taurus line of "The Judge" -- specifically the Defender (which is a smaller, lighter version). It can use either short .410 shotgun ammo (or variants thereof) or 'Long 45' ammo. Could be useful for rattle snakes or nasty aggressive critters when getting off an accurate shot with a 22, 38, or 45 might be challenging under duress. I read that the Secret Service carried them when they accompanied Pres. Bush while he was clearing brush in his Texas ranch due to presence of rattle snakes.

papayanirvana Loc: Kauai

has anyone has an occaision to use their firearm...
while on a photoshoot?

Commander Loc: North Carolina

I think several posters have missed the big point. If you walk down the street with a cell phone it will be taken from you. Crooks are looking for easy targets. Now imagine yourself out taking pictures in an area close to home. You have $2,000+ in camera equipment, a cell phone, and other gear. You are busy looking through a viewfinder, not always aware of what's going on behind you. You are a prime, and easy target. If I'm a crook and want to rip someone off I'll pick the guy that has something worthwhile to steal. That would be a lone photographer. Being a photographer greatly increases your chances of becoming a target/victim.
Most state laws say that you cannot shoot someone just because they want to steal your stuff. Just let them take it. However, if they point a gun at you, have a knife or otherwise threaten you with bodily harm you are allowed to use your gun.
So don't become an easy mark. Be aware of your surroundings and carry a concealed weapon. I have a Ruger LCP .380. Gun nuts are like photographers; they each have their own favorite model. I'm often told my .380 is not big enough. Well, at only 9 ounces I can carry it all day, everywhere.
Have fun, be safe, be prepared.

OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR

Honestly, no. And I haven't filed a claim on my auto insurance in 10 years but I still pay for full coverage.

Davethehiker Loc: South West Pennsylvania

Yes I carry both a camera and a Glock 27 .40 cal. concealed under my clothing.

My wife took this photo of me at the beach in FL last month. The case on my hip has my RX100 M2 camera in it. If you look close you will see a small lump under my tee shirt next to the case. That's my Glock 27. Normally it can not be detected.

I also attached a photo of the weapon and how it's been modified to carry extra rounds and have a sighting system that allows fast and accurate target acquisition.

I have never had to pull it. I did put my hand on it when I was walking in the everglades and heard a gater suddenly trashing in the weeds behind me. It dove in the canal, but for a moment I was wishing I had the Glock 29.

When I was younger I knew I could outrun almost everyone I knew. Now I can no longer run that fast.

Yes, I have a CCW permit and practice a lot on my personal pistol range on my own property.

Slightly printing


Glock 27 w/ RMR

mommommom4 Loc: In the middle of Iowa

I have both an Iowa (resident) and a Utah concealed carry permit which covers me for the states I usually travel through. I carry a S&W 9mm Shield in a holster that fits inside my waistband in the small of my back. In my vehicle I carry a Bond Arms Snakeslayer. Love that little gun. It has interchangeable barrels. I usually have the 45/410 barrel on it.

sirlensalot Loc: Arizona

Did this a few years ago from East coast. Not a problem, just a little extra time. Declared to police outside terminal I was transporting a firearm on my flight. Brought locked rifle case to check-in luggage inside terminal per their instructions. Unlocked case, displayed weapon to folks there, then locked the case. They labeled and tagged it and sent to my plane with other checked luggage. Did same with ammo in a separate container. They told me I could pick up case and ammo at lost luggage with ID at destination. Same for ammo.
Arrived at destination, went to luggage carousel to pick up luggage, grabbed two pcs. and started to walk away when I noticed a familiar container. It was the ammo. I picked it up walked it to the lost luggage department to claim the gun case. The attendant said he was unable to find the 2nd package containing the ammunition. I told him not to worry about it, they could call me when they found it. Grabbed the gun case which was brand new upon departure and now sported a huge dent on one corner (aluminum) and left with the weapon, and a slightly cautious attendant wondering about a missing box of ammunition. It made it worth the little extra time and effort, and I admit, a bit of payback for damaging a brand-new rifle case.
True story.

Davethehiker Loc: South West Pennsylvania

I have seriously thought about buying a Glock 29 for just the reasons you describe. I worry that I might miss with the second shot because of being rattled by recoil. That's tiny gun with a lot of power! Even my little 27 can sting the hand. I also worry about over-penetration with the 29. I'm more worried about people then alligators or bears.

Dick Z. Loc: Downers Grove IL

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sirlensalot Loc: Arizona

Sorry, I may have mis-posted last reply. It was intended for the question of transporting not carrying on a shoot.

To answer the OP, no I have not carried a weapon on a photo shoot. Had a CCW, let it expire. Continue to carry concealed, but not often. Not a big deal out here. You must by law declare to law enforcement immediately that you have a firearm on your person or in your vehicle when you are stopped.

FRENCHY Loc: Stone Mountain , Ga

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