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Non-issue. All firearms are loaded with one in the chamber until proven otherwise.
Well, even when proven otherwise, they are treated the same.
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Non-issue. All firearms are loaded with one in the chamber until proven otherwise.
Well, even when proven otherwise, they are treated the same.
1. I'm pretty sure that the wild beasts encountered in NY City and rural areas aren't necessarily the same, neither is the availability of police backup.
2. The second amendment doesn't work that way, and never will work that way.
1.) Why would you go into what could possibly be a dangerous situation without law enforcement or even a property owner who called 911? I might have a different mindset because I'm from the city, but I wouldn't just run into an area where I could be attacked by a bear, and not be able to at least see the ambulance. If I couldn't see the ambulance, then I'm not going in without police.
2.) Of course not. If it did, we'd all really be screwed. But the second amendment does allow the right to citizens to arm themselves. Didn't say I was for or against it. If you want a gun, you have the right to get one, according to the Constitution (following local, state, and federal regulations)
P.S., I have been outside the city and stayed in areas like this. So I'm not completely oblivious. Also, everyone has a different opinion on whether EMTs should carry guns, and I think it really can't be justified. My opinion.
I think if you rolled up on a scene and there was any chance a bear was waiting for you then you probably shouldn't be getting out of the truck. Even if you happened to be able to get to the truck, get the gun out load it and get a shot off you might just be dealing with a much more angry bear. That's not to say that bears aren't a legitimate risk in rural and even some urban areas. There are options for deterring bears that would entail far less liability, training, and expense than carting a rifle/shot gun around. There are bear sprays (super strength pepper sprays), and air horns, both have been proven effective in many situations.
So basically, anything wilderness wise you wouldn't enter without the police? Have you ever been camping... without the police?
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So you have stayed in areas when not working as an EMT that you would refuse to enter sans law enforcement as an EMT? Isn't this just a little cognitive dissonance?
I think if you rolled up on a scene and there was any chance a bear was waiting for you then you probably shouldn't be getting out of the truck. Even if you happened to be able to get to the truck, get the gun out load it and get a shot off you might just be dealing with a much more angry bear. That's not to say that bears aren't a legitimate risk in rural and even some urban areas. There are options for deterring bears that would entail far less liability, training, and expense than carting a rifle/shot gun around. There are bear sprays (super strength pepper sprays), and air horns, both have been proven effective in many situations.
Cant you just scare the bear? Dont you just make yourself bigger?
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Ok good to hear back from the author. Same response. This is really a wilderness/rural area like NW territories issue. Not applicable here in the USA. Be well friend.
Sasha, you can try. Then the bear will eat you.