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  • Nick!

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    No offense… but are you a good shot? Sounds like potential for your back stop not being ideal. Maybe small pistol with this loaded. It'll definitely denture any creature. Without worrying about missing target and killing someone in the background. https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1000879516

    I started this thread not really having any real idea how a coyote or a pack would act if I came upon one. I have limited experiences, I think around 3 times I've come across one, or even a pack. This one time (no, not in band camp), I came across 3 or 4, where 1 was probably no more than 15 or 20 yards away. Wife, dog and I quickly grew eyes in the back of our head and hastily jogged in the other direction.

    If in that situation again, and armed, would I draw and take a shot? Or would I just do the same thing and take everybody in the other direction? Difficult to say when I really think about it.

    As others have said, a big stick and some noise might be enough to de-escalate the situation 9 times out of 10. Perhaps if the firearms is best, or only appropriate if and when there is an interaction within 10 feet or so. Something a G43, LCR or LCP will handle just fine as others have pointed out.
     

    candcallen

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    Quit trying to give coyotes a break here. It doesnt matter. Dogs and coyotes are pack hunting predators. They act different in packs and at night. Still you need to be concerned with lone predators acting wierd as they may be desperate.

    I've seen mt lions coyotes and wolves in the wild. Yes they rarely if ever mess with people. LETS BE CLEAR HERE, THOSE ARE NOT WHAT WERE TALKING ABOUT.

    You prepare for the unexpected danger.

    ETA. I've hunted, hiked, solo camped and even chased escaped inmates in the wild for decades. I have only been charged/attacked one time. It was while hiking in the Phoenix Mt Preserves in town and it was by those phucking knee high rats some ignorant folks call pigs, called javallina, no dont care enough to spell their name right...sorry.

    Anyways rocks a stick screaming and hollering was useless. I hit a couple with large rocks and got close enough to kick another and they didnt care. That was Last time I hiked unarmed, even though it was a no gun zone.

    Oh yeah, I hiked there daily and never had a problem. What was different? THIS WAS AT NIGHT. Everything is different at night where wild animals were concerned. Still I would assume I happened upon some with new babies even though I never saw any. They certainly wanted me gone.

    Being prepared is never a bad idea or waste of time.
     
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    birddog

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    Mindset has a lot to do with perspective. Coyotes, bobcats, snakes, etc, there are folks that find it enjoyable killing them for the “sport” of it or for their own personal reasons. And there are others who value their presence for personal reasons as well.

    I hunt, but if I don’t eat it I don’t kill it. The exception being fire ants. If I could push a button that would cause them to become extinct and cease to exist I’d do it and be glad I did. :)
     

    FireInTheWire

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    I started this thread not really having any real idea how a coyote or a pack would act if I came upon one. I have limited experiences, I think around 3 times I've come across one, or even a pack. This one time (no, not in band camp), I came across 3 or 4, where 1 was probably no more than 15 or 20 yards away. Wife, dog and I quickly grew eyes in the back of our head and hastily jogged in the other direction.

    If in that situation again, and armed, would I draw and take a shot? Or would I just do the same thing and take everybody in the other direction? Difficult to say when I really think about it.

    As others have said, a big stick and some noise might be enough to de-escalate the situation 9 times out of 10. Perhaps if the firearms is best, or only appropriate if and when there is an interaction within 10 feet or so. Something a G43, LCR or LCP will handle just fine as others have pointed out.
    G43 will be fine. That's what my wife keeps on her 4wheeler.

    Like the saying goes, better to have it and not have to use it, than the other way around.
     

    candcallen

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    Mindset has a lot to do with perspective. Coyotes, bobcats, snakes, etc, there are folks that find it enjoyable killing them for the “sport” of it or for their own personal reasons. And there are others who value their presence for personal reasons as well.

    I hunt, but if I don’t eat it I don’t kill it. The exception being fire ants. If I could push a button that would cause them to become extinct and cease to exist I’d do it and be glad I did. :)
    Not a button but almost as good as napalm. Pour your fuel of choice in the hill and light.
     

    satx78247

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    Does it matter if it's a crossbreed, a full blood coyote, or a registered German Shepard attacking a hiker? I don't plan on being a snack.

    avvidclif,

    FWIW, Texas A&M's Vet school has documented exactly 2 unprovoked attacks on an adult person by a healthy coyote since WWII, so the risk is (statistically) VERY small.
    (That said, IF you are one of the 2 unfortunate cases who were attacked/bitten, your chance of "being a snack" is 100%.)

    Fyi, when my treasured/restored 1986 Mercedes 420SEL caught fire & burned (Geico totaled it.), the SAFD said that the accidental fire, due to an electrical short catching the gas tank on fire, was about 1 in a million.
    (I was the unfortunate 1 in 1,000,000.)

    yours, satx
     

    GoPappy

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    . . .This one time (no, not in band camp), I came across 3 or 4, where 1 was probably no more than 15 or 20 yards away. Wife, dog and I quickly grew eyes in the back of our head and hastily jogged in the other direction.

    If in that situation again, and armed, would I draw and take a shot? Or would I just do the same thing and take everybody in the other direction? Difficult to say when I really think about it.

    . . . .

    I can’t imagine why you would even consider shooting at an animal that is not acting aggressively towards you, especially if it is 15 to 20 yards away from you.

    Even if it was justified (which it would NOT be in the situation you described), you would probably miss it entirely or wound it.
     

    motorcarman

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    From the research I've done, anvils, a painted-on tunnel, or rocket seem to work well against coyotes.

    To truly appreciate defending yourself against Wiley Coyote you need the GYROJET PISTOL.

    It is the ACME of pistols and nothing can go wrong. It is an actual coyote killer and the roadrunner will thank you!
     

    45tex

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    To truly appreciate defending yourself against Wiley Coyote you need the GYROJET PISTOL.

    It is the ACME of pistols and nothing can go wrong. It is an actual coyote killer and the roadrunner will thank you!
    The rounds are too pricey
     

    zackmars

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    To truly appreciate defending yourself against Wiley Coyote you need the GYROJET PISTOL.

    It is the ACME of pistols and nothing can go wrong. It is an actual coyote killer and the roadrunner will thank you!

    The dardick os also a good option.

    Nothing drops 'em like a tround
     

    Sublime

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    Maybe I missed it but how about a suppressed 10/22 with a scope on it and nice bipod. Just sling it walking the dog and once you see Wiley, pop pop, problem solved.
     

    J-gunner

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    I own a PMR30 and can't recommend it enough. Ultra light, full-size grip, outrageous capacity, near non-existent recoil, what's not to like? And while I can't recommend shooting animals within city limits unless absolutely, death-avoidingly necessary, the PMR30 would fit the bill well.
     
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