sloughfoot
Grandmaster
I carry a side by side 12 gauge in my Cherokee. Legal everywhere. A nice companion for camping. Or in the airport car to get a sandwich. Folds in half. In addition to my EDC pocket gun..
Some birdshot, a couple of which can be cutshells for self defense, and a couple of slugs. You won't need much more.
In reality, in much of this country, you will have to maneuver to avoid hitting a house or a cow or a fence should you have an inflight emergency.
I've been flying for 40 years. 90 per cent of all inflight emergencies are due to running out of gas or running into weather. Don't do either and you won't have to worry about a survival gun. Be sure to have a good blanket and a handheld radio to talk to passing aircraft to inform them of your problem. 121.5 is your friend. Everybody that flies has a radio tuned to 121.5. The radio is far more important. Sportys has them for about $300.
I have flown search and rescue missions with CAP. Get the radio. Or a cell phone.
Alaska is different. But you still get vfr flight plans and flight following even in remote areas.
I too am curious about what you're building that a 5 pound gun will make a big difference with your W&B.
Some birdshot, a couple of which can be cutshells for self defense, and a couple of slugs. You won't need much more.
In reality, in much of this country, you will have to maneuver to avoid hitting a house or a cow or a fence should you have an inflight emergency.
I've been flying for 40 years. 90 per cent of all inflight emergencies are due to running out of gas or running into weather. Don't do either and you won't have to worry about a survival gun. Be sure to have a good blanket and a handheld radio to talk to passing aircraft to inform them of your problem. 121.5 is your friend. Everybody that flies has a radio tuned to 121.5. The radio is far more important. Sportys has them for about $300.
I have flown search and rescue missions with CAP. Get the radio. Or a cell phone.
Alaska is different. But you still get vfr flight plans and flight following even in remote areas.
I too am curious about what you're building that a 5 pound gun will make a big difference with your W&B.
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