Depending on how comfortable you are with firearms , this could be good or bad
with very little middle ground
Survival guns have a long history of debate over which is the best to carry ,
I have found that the best survival gun is the one you have with you.
Enter the question which one do I carry , well that choice is up to you , if you carry one at all.
Lets start with the pellet pistol and about the only one that could be used off the shelf at your local Canadian tire store without needing a permit and the one that will give you the leased headaches but still legal to use and hunt with in Ontario ( according to the ministry that controls hunting and fishing ), the Crossman 2240 co2 bolt action , single shot 22 caliber pistol.
Powered by a 12gram gas tube , this pistol can take rabbit and grouse sized game at 25-35 feet for someone who doesn't shoot lots , with a 14.5 grain pellet leaving the muzzle @ 460 fps (feet per second) having 4-6 foot pounds (depending on the temp ) it has the power to take small rabbits and grouse , squirrels ect.
And is small enough to carry in the bottom of a small pack.
The main advantage to carrying a firearm is that trapping maybe easier to do ( because once set all you have to do is check them) but if you can not stay in one place for a set amount of time traps need time to work
and although you may get lucky with over night trapping it will not be constant , I don't know how many times I have wander down trails to see small animals cross my path and when this becomes a survival issue they could become a source of food and when on the move the best way of obtaining meat and fat other then fish , and nuts which are seasonal.
But common since must prevail and the need of the surviver weighted against the animals you are about to kill . I know most people think of being losted in terms of hours maybe even a day and a night but what happens if its a week or more .
I really like the survival guns.
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-"markyzzykram"-
Seeing what a bad shot i am, I'm think a shot gun would be best for me, less chance of my pry getting away. Though that said amo cost a ot of bucks, so I'm thinking cross bow.
Survival Poaching by Benson from Paladin is a good start for educational purposes....
Hey there guys.
In my opinion, when it comes to survival gear, you can't beat having a survival bag. Aka a bug out bag or B.O.B. Invest in one of these. On average a bob should contain materials and tools for making fire and shelter, as well as enough food to sustain it's carrier for a minimum of 36 hours, more commonly 72 hours and even longer if rationed and stretched out.
There are many videos on YouTube describing products and essentials as well as how to' for buildig a survival bag. If you would like a list of recommendations for specific budgets or emergency scenarios and a break down of my personal bag, feel free to private message me!
You can keep your bag in your vehicle at all times, but for many, generally thee who take public transit or other, less space abundant modes of transportation, you can create a smaller package. Commonly known as an EDC or "every day carry". This variation will contain much less supplies, but if constructed correctly, can contain any and all necessary tools for a given situation.
Anyways, hope this helps point any and all in the right direction. The more I guide to helping themselves, the less show up at my door with their hands out! Get in gear.