Richard, Personally I don't really try and keep my pistol dry. Mind you I don't intentionally get it wet either. My pistol is stainless so I don't worry about getting it wet. I just clean it after a trip where it got wet. It still fires when wet as all good pistols should. Kent Dowd (kc) ----- Original Message ----- From: "rderedfield" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2001 9:45 AM Subject: Re: Weapon?
> I think it's just you, Roger; it's probably those folks who heard about you > and how you feel about yuppies (those two yokels were probably yuppies in > redneck camouflage). <grin> > > It's interesting that you have had that many circumstances. I fish anywhere > from 30-45 days per year, and haven't had one circumstance like any of those > you shared. But, I do admit that I usually don't fish in remote areas or > near Spangle . . . (I realize that's a redundant comment) > > All kidding aside, I too have been contemplating the purchase of a sidearm > to accompany me on some of my trips. I'd rather have it and not need it > than need it and not have it. Smith & Wesson is making some super light > revolvers that weigh like 11 ounces (!!), which weighs less than some of my > fly boxes. However, the concern I've always had with toting a firearm is > keeping it in a place that is accessible but it doesn't get wet. Kinda > tough given the nature of fly fishing, wading, boating, and all that stuff. > > If you have some info or comments on how to keep the sidearm dry (and don't > mind sharing it with someone who drives a yuppie rig and uses/loves Sage and > Orvis products) I'd enjoy you sharing them with me. > > Richard > > P.S. It will be interesting to see the nature of the comments your receive > regarding firearms. I think there will be differing firearm sentiment > depending whether the fly fisher lives west or east of the Cascades. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2001 6:05 AM > Subject: Weapon? > > > > Any thoughts out there, or personal experiences, where carrying a weapon > while flyfishing has been an advantage. I have a concealed carry permit and > have had for at least 30 years, as I used to make bank deposits for my > company after hours. Even though I have retired from that company, I have > kept the permit current, but rarely, except when going somewhere remote, > even take my weapon. Several years ago I was fishing the Yak just off I-90. > I was parked on a frontage road less than 150 feet off of, and in full view > of the Interstate near Easton. I was on a dead end frontage road and had > turned the car around prior to walking down to the river. Upon returning to > the car, two unsavory looking fellows driving an old blue Nova came tearing > down this frontage road and spun their car around and deliberately blocked > my car from going anyshere. I had my pistol in the trunk, as as they were > getting out of their car and approaching me, I quickly walked to the rear of > my car, and po! > > pped the trunk opener. I then re > > ached into the trunk, grabbed the gun which was in a clip on holster, and > walked back to where they could see me put it on my belt. I never drew the > weapon, just showed that I had it. The fellows involved left so fast that I > am not sure their feet or the car were even touching the ground. > > The purpose of bringing this up is that I have had several instances over > the past five years where, when by myself, I have been accosted. In each of > these merely letting the other party be aware that I was armed, by letting > them see the holstered weapon, made the difference. I know from reading > past posts that some in this group hunt as well as fish. I am sure that > some feel very uncomfortable around firearms. The purpose for my question > is not to get into the the guns versus no guns debate. Rather I would like > to see if it is just me who is running into situations like the above, or if > it is becoming a widespread problem. In none of the situations involved > have I even instigated so much as a conversation beforehand with the perps. > Just seems to be a bunch of people out there looking for trouble, kicks, > etc. I know many areas have experienced car breakins, etc. The basin lakes > in eastern Washington seem to be a hot spot for this type of activity. I > have been threate! > > d several times at Nunnaly. If > > any of you remember Gene Armstrong who worked at Kaufmanns in Belleve, he > had several similiar instances he related to me. > > > > I know guns, know how to use them, was brought up with guns in a rural > setting, and feel comfortable around them. I also am keenly aware that if > one carries a gun he better be prepared to use it, and not have it used > against ones self. I am also well aware of the legal and moral ramifications > of carrying and using a weapon. > > > > I would really appreciate thoughts, experiences, etc. on how to protect > yourself. Unfortunately, it is becoming more and more a common occurance. > > > > Thanks, > > > > Roger > > > > >
