Carry while mowing?

[tv_racin_fan]

I do not currently carry while mowing (gun that is I do wear a neck knife while mowing) but I have been seriously thinking about a rig for mowing.

[TheTman]

itxi, not sure what you thought I found amusing. I can't stand people that dump animals out in the county thinking that those of us that live there are going to provide them a home. When my dad raised cattle we lost young calves to these starving animals, and one of my current neighbors has lost many lambs. I've personally been threatened by feral rottweilers, and other large breeds, and was damn glad I had a gun on me, a shot into the ground sent them running. I probably should have dispatched the rottweilers myself before they could hurt some small kid getting off the school bus or something. It does no good to call the humane society or the law or anything, as they won't come out and spend any time looking for these wild dogs, so the farmers have little choice but to dispatch them as quickly and humanely as possible. If you think I'm cruel of find this amusing, then that I guess I'll just have to be on your sh*t list. That's just one of the unpleasant sides of living in the county. We never asked for these dump off's and do as we deem necessary to protect our livestock and children. I have tried to find home for some of the friendlier little dogs, but 99% end up at the pound and get gassed.
I still would have liked to seen the woman's face after her dog was killed, how in the hell could she be so indignant over what happened after she did what she did. What I'd really would have liked is to be able to slap the crap out of her for dumping it in the first place. I do hope the guy turned her tag number in, but I doubt if anything ever would have come from it. Pehaps my wording made it sound like I thought the incident was funny, I did not. Amusing is not the word I'd use, more like surreal or incredulous or something. How can you dump a dog like that, then gripe about what happens to it? I believe that the landowner also told the lady to spread the word among her city folk friends that this is what happens to the vast majority of the dump off's they seem to think they can just drop off in the county and forget about. I've taken in my share of strays, as a boy, every dog I called "mine" was a dump off. It just gets to a point where you can't take everything in. This is not a sport, not hunting, just defending livestock. I will admit I did hunt a dog down once and kill it after it killed and ate part my "pet" calf I was raising bottle feeding. Damn I was mad. That dog was vicious and not afraid of humans and needed killing before it hurt someone.

[beatlesfan]

A good holster that I like a lot for mowing or other dirty work is my Fobus paddle. It's ugly and it's not comfortable to sit in the car with it on but I don't care if I beat it to hell. It was only 20 bucks; and I can, and have, thrown it in the dishwasher.

[beatlesfan]

...I believe that the landowner also told the lady to spread the word among her city folk friends that this is what happens to the vast majority of the dump off's they seem to think they can just drop off in the county and forget about. I've taken in my share of strays, as a boy, every dog I called "mine" was a dump off. It just gets to a point where you can't take everything in. This is not a sport, not hunting, just defending livestock. I will admit I did hunt a dog down once and kill it after it killed and ate part my "pet" calf I was raising bottle feeding. Damn I was mad. That dog was vicious and not afraid of humans and needed killing before it hurt someone.

This is what happens to a lot of those dogs that get dumped out in the country. If no one takes them in and the pound doesn't get them, they turn into feral dogs that will prey on livestock or anything else they can get, like your cat or something.

[tv_racin_fan]

A good holster that I like a lot for mowing or other dirty work is my Fobus paddle. It's ugly and it's not comfortable to sit in the car with it on but I don't care if I beat it to hell. It was only 20 bucks; and I can, and have, thrown it in the dishwasher.

Troule is when I mow I generally wear the least I can get by with. The pants I generally wear wont hold up my Sp101 much less anything larger. I suppose I could just cut off some overhauls but I was seriously thinking about some sort of vest with a holster built in on the chest and a pocket for some speed strips or speed loaders and maybe even a sheath for a knife. Yeah it would be much simpler just to wear different pants BUT part of the idea behind the vest thing is it would be something I can keep ready to go and just grab anytime I wanted something on me whan I stepped out.

[beatlesfan]

Troule is when I mow I generally wear the least I can get by with. The pants I generally wear wont hold up my Sp101 much less anything larger. I suppose I could just cut off some overhauls but I was seriously thinking about some sort of vest with a holster built in on the chest and a pocket for some speed strips or speed loaders and maybe even a sheath for a knife. Yeah it would be much simpler just to wear different pants BUT part of the idea behind the vest thing is it would be something I can keep ready to go and just grab anytime I wanted something on me whan I stepped out.

I like your idea, tactical mowing, lol. A level IIIA vest with chest rig for sidearm, 4 extra mags and some AR mags. Upside-down sheath for K-Bar and a pocket for some cammo paint sticks.

[Dietrich]

As far as wardrobe goes for mowing,I wear my Daisy Dukes with a tee shirt.That way,whatever I`m carrying, whether it`s my PM9 or Glock 30,rides comfortably in a Crossbreed IWB holster.I live in a remote fishing village in a county that has a leash law.It is generally ignored here and the local sheriff`s dept.does nothing to enforce it.Their normal response time ranges from 20 to 45 minutes so we pretty much depend on ourselves for protection.The state patrol is good enough to send a trooper down periodically for the sole purpose of writing traffic tickets.Got to keep that cash flowing into the government ya know.First things first.Fortunately,most of the dogs roaming around are friendly Labs and Goldens but we do see our share of feral animals.I don`t think the Humane Society knows how to get down here.

[beatlesfan]

As far as wardrobe goes for mowing,I wear my Daisy Dukes with a tee shirt.That way,whatever I`m carrying, whether it`s my PM9 or Glock 30,rides comfortably in a Crossbreed...to get down here.

If you can't depend upon your local LEOs for anything, then you really need to be prepared. If those feral dogs pose a threat and no one will do anything about it, then you have to take matters into your own hands.

On a second note, aren't Daisy Dukes really short jean shorts? Or am I thinking about something else. I don't really want to think about you pushing a mower in short shorts.

[Dietrich]

If you can't depend upon your local LEOs for anything, then you really need to be prepared. If those feral dogs pose a threat and no one will do anything about it, then you have to take matters into your own hands.

On a second note, aren't Daisy Dukes really short jean shorts? Or am I thinking about something else. I don't really want to think about you pushing a mower in short shorts.

Daisy Dukes are what I call my old cut off jeans.And I`ll be the first to say...


I`m too sexy for my jeans,too sexy for my jeans,you know what I mean?

[beatlesfan]

Daisy Dukes are what I call my old cut off jeans.And I`ll be the first to say...


I`m too sexy for my jeans,too sexy for my jeans,you know what I mean?

Awesome! Do you cut them really short? Give the neighbors a good show?

[tibbits]

actually, I carry while I mow. but mowing for me 8 acres on a bush hog. always looking for a shot at a coyote.
I carry the cm9 for weight and size. carry it like you stole it. why strap on a piece of crap? I'm thinking about rigging the tractor with a sheath to hold the 870. would be much more appropriate and comfortable.

[CJB]

Carried while mowing. Nailed that rabid raccoon too!

[Dietrich]

Awesome! Do you cut them really short? Give the neighbors a good show?

Well,the neighborhood kids seem to like it most.

[ltxi]

itxi, not sure what you thought I found amusing. I can't stand people that dump animals out in the county thinking that those of us that live there are going to provide them a home. When my dad raised cattle we lost young calves to these starving animals, and one of my current neighbors has lost many lambs. I've personally been threatened by feral rottweilers, and other large breeds, and was damn glad I had a gun on me, a shot into the ground sent them running. I probably should have dispatched the rottweilers myself before they could hurt some small kid getting off the school bus or something. It does no good to call the humane society or the law or anything, as they won't come out and spend any time looking for these wild dogs, so the farmers have little choice but to dispatch them as quickly and humanely as possible. If you think I'm cruel of find this amusing, then that I guess I'll just have to be on your sh*t list. That's just one of the unpleasant sides of living in the county. We never asked for these dump off's and do as we deem necessary to protect our livestock and children. I have tried to find home for some of the friendlier little dogs, but 99% end up at the pound and get gassed.
I still would have liked to seen the woman's face after her dog was killed, how in the hell could she be so indignant over what happened after she did what she did. What I'd really would have liked is to be able to slap the crap out of her for dumping it in the first place. I do hope the guy turned her tag number in, but I doubt if anything ever would have come from it. Pehaps my wording made it sound like I thought the incident was funny, I did not. Amusing is not the word I'd use, more like surreal or incredulous or something. How can you dump a dog like that, then gripe about what happens to it? I believe that the landowner also told the lady to spread the word among her city folk friends that this is what happens to the vast majority of the dump off's they seem to think they can just drop off in the county and forget about. I've taken in my share of strays, as a boy, every dog I called "mine" was a dump off. It just gets to a point where you can't take everything in. This is not a sport, not hunting, just defending livestock. I will admit I did hunt a dog down once and kill it after it killed and ate part my "pet" calf I was raising bottle feeding. Damn I was mad. That dog was vicious and not afraid of humans and needed killing before it hurt someone.

Fair enough. I certainly don't condone dumping animals and I understand they can become a problem. I did take your wording to mean you found an incident involving shooting a small, helpless dog funny. Obviously you didn't, so I apologize for my outburst. I have a thing about cruelty to animals and can quickly get touchy about it.

Realizing of course that it's unacceptable, I personally feel it would have been more appropriate to shoot the owner/dumpee.

[dzldust]

My CM9 is usually in its normal place whatever I am doing outside.....just like a watch,wallet or keys.