Reply #313: I'm a gun owner and a farmer ... a TWOFER!!!

[jswordy]

I own 4 long guns, including the shotgun my Indian great-grandfather used to harvest pelts to make a living. It is so worn from use, I'd never fire it. Black powder shotgun, to boot.

I use my guns on my farm to hold down dog predation from these city folks who move out here and let Rover run "cuz we're in the country now." Rover gets in a pack with 3-4 other dogs, and then it can be hell to pay when it comes to my goats and calves. If I can, I'd rather shoot and shovel Rover than shoot and shovel half a dozen goats. Been there, done that.

My favorite all-around varmint gun on the farm is a lil Marlin .22 rifle.

Being a farmer here is a twofer cuz there are a lot of city folks who are PETA types here. They have absolutely no clue about farm life except what has been spoonfed them by this group, and they are totally disconnected from the food chain other than buying it wrapped and boxed.

I've had a few run-ins on that basis, as well. Some people would prefer to live in their ignorance because it serves their purpose, but I try to provide the facts to them in any case.