Do you carry anything unusual in your camera bag?
Mar 9, 2024 14:04:17 #
Well for me I always carry, and sometimes times when I go the range I practice with an old Cannon rebel, where I will practice dropping the camera, & drawing the weapon. It is challenging…. However, one thing I will always be cognizant of is
1. If I have to draw it will be the last resort.
2. All my gear is itemized and insured at full value, and replaceable.
Since my carry is on my person, and I’m finally able to respond and fire under 12 seconds. What I “carry” in my bag is gun oil and snacks.
1. If I have to draw it will be the last resort.
2. All my gear is itemized and insured at full value, and replaceable.
Since my carry is on my person, and I’m finally able to respond and fire under 12 seconds. What I “carry” in my bag is gun oil and snacks.
Mar 9, 2024 14:21:34 #
These responses bring a whole new dimension to the phrase "out shooting".
Do you guys also put a camera in you gun kit when you go to the range? ;) Just wondering.
Do you guys also put a camera in you gun kit when you go to the range? ;) Just wondering.
Mar 9, 2024 15:20:05 #
Retina
Loc: Near Charleston,SC
Doyle Thomas wrote:
I carry dental floss to tie back branches et.al. that may interfere with my composition, black tape, safety pins, and other handy items.
I carry dental floss, too, but it's to "Save the Teeth". You give me an idea of what to do with all the worthless waxed stuff I have been saving hoping someday there would be a use for it.
Mar 10, 2024 15:12:58 #
Spent ten years tent vacationing in the bush in Alaska and never carried anything but camera and tripod. Being acutely bear aware always seemed like the best medicine.
Mar 11, 2024 06:14:18 #
I lived and worked in Oman for 3 years. Many weekends I would go on a photography trip with my driver, a wonderful guy named Salim. I once took 2 female friends with me to Wadi Ghul, which is Oman's "Grand Canyon." I had taken the precaution of packing a roll of toilet paper in my camera bag, which made me the hero for my two friends. When we stopped for a bathroom break, they were extremely grateful!
Mar 11, 2024 07:33:37 #
Retired CPO wrote:
I carry a Model 1911 .45 ACP! Don't know if that would be considered unusual??
I prefer a 10mm with a 15 round mag.
Mar 11, 2024 20:49:33 #
I carry a roll of black electrical tape. Bands that I photograph have used it more than myself. If I'm doing video, I cover up the flashing light on the back of my camera.
Mar 11, 2024 23:24:48 #
The Black electrical tape is a good idea, except that you'll also need a pair of scissors. However, black 'gaffers' tape might be better as you can tear that.
Mar 12, 2024 03:40:58 #
Mar 12, 2024 03:43:42 #
Littledab
Loc: Wyoming
SOP in our Wyoming back country, as the grizzly bear reintroduction has been a huge success.
Mar 12, 2024 05:38:48 #
Conventional wisdom by those with experience encountering bears in Alaska (where I live). Unless you are a most excellent shot with Mod 1911 .45, there’re virtually useless. They jus piss off the bear. Not enough stopping power unless too close for comfort, in which you better know exactly where to hit it AND THEN actually hit it. And even you may only piss off the bear. Better use for .45 is to use it on yourself befoe the inevitable deadly mauling takes place
Better, way more effective protection—12 ga. shotgun loaded alternately with 00 buck shell and 12 ga. slugs. Just sayin. Good luck.
Better, way more effective protection—12 ga. shotgun loaded alternately with 00 buck shell and 12 ga. slugs. Just sayin. Good luck.
Mar 12, 2024 05:45:41 #
10mm may be just a little mor, but not enough more, effective than .45. Most effective option is 12 ga. shotgun located alternately wit 00 buck shells and 12 ga. slugs. Pistols just piss off the bear. In which the pistol may be more effective to shoot yoursel and avoid the mauling. Please report if you survive.
Mar 12, 2024 08:23:46 #
Retired CPO wrote:
I carry a Model 1911 .45 ACP! Don't know if that would be considered unusual??
Mar 12, 2024 08:56:53 #
riderz49 wrote:
10mm may be just a little mor, but not enough more, effective than .45. Most effective option is 12 ga. shotgun located alternately wit 00 buck shells and 12 ga. slugs. Pistols just piss off the bear. In which the pistol may be more effective to shoot yoursel and avoid the mauling. Please report if you survive.
You sound...uninformed.
A .454 Casull will stop any Bear...any. A 250 grain bullet hitting a Bear at 1900 fps...is going to end the situation just as well as any rifle can.
Mar 12, 2024 12:57:05 #
I keep a multi-tool in my bag, as a number of folks responding (I read all 17 pages!) to the OP have reported, and a packet of twist ties which don't seem to be as favored as dental floss for tying back or otherwise securing stuff. I don't get around too well anymore so there's little to no risk at all when out & about to either me or the camera because I'm always in familiar territory. Tennessee is a "constitutional carry" state, and I have ample experience with firearms, being both retired Army and ex-law enforcement, but I took the classes and tests, paid the fee and qualified for a standard CCW permit. My own philosophy regarding carrying a gun? If I'm going to a location where firearms are prohibited, or even might go, the gun stays locked up at home. Otherwise, it's on my person and stays concealed. Ideally, it stays that way; ready for use but never needing to be used.....
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