Originally Posted by
Sid Post
I'm semi-retired at this point in Rural East Texas as a private citizen dealing with the effects of marijuana and meth addicted neighbors in the area. I have had my mailbox blown up (formal police report filed), so much mail theft I get my mail in town in a PO Box now, and my German Shephard was killed in my front yard about 50 yards from the house and over 400 yards to the nearest public space (through trees and barb wire fencing to the county road).
I have been attacked by peoples 'pets' 3 times, twice involving at least 3 dogs at one time. I have also had a calf killed by 'pets' in my back pasture as well. Between cow chasing dogs and feral hogs, I am suffering significant economic damage. I will not surrender my property to aggressive dogs or outright criminal activity. If they leave me alone and stay off my property, they won't hear a word from me. Killing my dog, blowing up my mailbox, and threatening my physical safety on my property with bad dogs (pets) is where I draw the line.
The last criminal activity was the arson of a rent house across the road from me. That guy is still in prison on unrelated charges last I heard.
At this point, I carry my KAC SR-15 like I wear a watch. As much as I love that rifle, it is too big and clumsy to have on my person while doing "farm and ranch things". I also want more than a pistol when the pucker factor goes to maximum. I'm not looking for trouble, I just want to live my life on my property without threats to my safety or property and, I want to be better prepared to defend myself IF I CHOOSE TO TAKE THAT ACTION. Skill and confidence in my 'equipment' lets me take the time to make a good decision versus needing to react quickly due to stress and less confidence in myself and the hardware at hand.
What I have in the safe or even in the house does me no good if I'm out in the horse barn, working the orchard and garden, or mending fence when a single dog or a small pack comes at me or the cows and their calves. Neither is acceptable.
Maybe stick with the SR-15 and carry a couple D60's in a 4-wheeler or side by side.
Also, if someone is shooting your dog from 400+ yards for the hell of it, you've got some serious shit going on.
Is there more to these stories? Have all of these been filed? Blowing up a mailbox can be a federal crime.
98% Sarcastic. 100% Overthinking things and making up reasons for buying a new firearm.
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