Not wanting to hijack another thread, fire arms while fishing, why carry a firearm while fishing? I can understand if you fish in places like Alaska where bears and mooses are commonplace that you would want some type of protection. If you fish in an area known to have the potential for violent confrontation, why go there? As I see it all you are doing is inviting trouble.

I myself own several hand guns. I am not a hunter, but shoot for fun at target ranges. I am not against guns in the right hands. I just want to understand why some carry one while fishing.