DougB
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A friend of a friend is planning to ride a bicycle from the "lower 48" to Alaska. He's already done several trips of similar length (across the U.S, etc.). He is interested in taking a firearm with him for protection (bear, buffalo, and whatever else may threaten when camping in remote areas). Apparently handguns (the obvious choice for a bicyclist) are not an option due to Canadian law. So, what should he get? I have a hard time envisioning a bicyclist comfortably carrying any long gun, but here are some options that occurred to me:
- The new Kel-Tec SU-16 (not a great cartridge for big animals, but it's light, folds small, and, with the right ammunition should beat most handguns). I know they aren't available yet, but he's not leaving for a few months.
- Marlin 1894 .44 mag or .45/70 Guide Gun lever action.
- Ruger .44 Magum sem-auto.
- 18" 12Ga pump shotgun with slugs and folding stock.
I don't know how Canadian laws would view these options, or how he'd comfortably carry them on a bike (the Kel-Tec could probably fit in a day pack or saddle bag when folded). Anybody got other suggestions, or thoughts on how to address this problem? Thanks.
Doug
- The new Kel-Tec SU-16 (not a great cartridge for big animals, but it's light, folds small, and, with the right ammunition should beat most handguns). I know they aren't available yet, but he's not leaving for a few months.
- Marlin 1894 .44 mag or .45/70 Guide Gun lever action.
- Ruger .44 Magum sem-auto.
- 18" 12Ga pump shotgun with slugs and folding stock.
I don't know how Canadian laws would view these options, or how he'd comfortably carry them on a bike (the Kel-Tec could probably fit in a day pack or saddle bag when folded). Anybody got other suggestions, or thoughts on how to address this problem? Thanks.
Doug