###Updated### Group input needed for GC&RKBA policy on allowing self-defense from animals... [View all]

[krispos42]

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Last edited Wed Mar 5, 2014, 12:29 PM - Edit history (1)

Hello all,

Recently, this thread by jpak, with reasonably graphic video, was posted in GC&RKBA. In short, it's about a snowmobiler who shoots what appears to be a moose calf after the moose acts in a very aggressive manner towards the snowmobiler and his companion.

The firearm used is a semiautomatic pistol (I believe it is a Glock) and five rounds are fired, downing the young moose before the snowmobilers flee the scene.

The Group's Statement of Purpose is: Discuss gun politics, gun control laws, the Second Amendment, the use of firearms for self-defense, and the use of firearms to commit crime and violence.

This has historically been used and generally understood to apply to human-on-human violence; however, the posting of the moose video shows what is, arguably, a human defending himself against an animal. I was alerted on the thread twice, and that left me with an interesting question that needs resolution.

DU also has a Group for outdoor activities called Outdoor Life Group; its statement of purpose is:Discuss all aspects of hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, rock climbing, mountain biking, skiing and other outdoor sports.

The question before the Group is this: should discussions of defense against animal attacks be allowed in GC&RKBA, or should such threads be locked and referred to Outdoor Life?

This would mean that discussions of animal-defense guns and ammunition would be allowed in GC&RKBA as well as criminal-defense hardware, and that stories about people (joggers, bikers, etc.) shooting dogs, bobcats, badgers, etc., would be allowed.

Constructive input is appreciated.


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I can see from the replies to this thread that the consensus of the respondents are that self-defense against animals fits within the SoP of the Group.

I'll pin this thread to the top of the Group for future reference.

Thank you, everybody, for your input.

-Krispos42