weapon on boat
#1
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i sometimes fish in very remote areas in the bahamas. i always have a pistol that i carry but i believe it is inadequate in a moving vessel. the biggest risk, i believe, are pirates.
i need to purchase something else. i've seen the remington 870 marine shotgun and a friend suggested a ruger mini 14. any suggestions?
thanks in advance.
i need to purchase something else. i've seen the remington 870 marine shotgun and a friend suggested a ruger mini 14. any suggestions?
thanks in advance.
#2
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how close do you want the other guys to get to you?
Hope this next question doesn't de-rail the thread, but are Claymore's available? What's the backflash if it's mounted on and activated from the flybridge?
Hope this next question doesn't de-rail the thread, but are Claymore's available? What's the backflash if it's mounted on and activated from the flybridge?
#3
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Ak-47s. At least one for everyone aboard and one spare. At least 300 rounds for each. Just in case of an extended firefight. Not to scare you but it happens.
Better to never need them than need them and not have then. Same goes for ammo.
Also estabilsh a "safety perimeter". Say 880 yds. Any boat enters that perimeter everyone on board drops the reels and goes to standby with their weapons ready but not exposed. Closer than 440 yards make a show of force. Closer than 220 yds warning shots. Closer than that its your call but you get the idea.
You will have zero problem with pirates.
Also never ever get lulled into complacency by things like, "its just some kids in a dinghy." or any of the other old pirate tricks.
Also agreed on the claymores being effective but I look at them as a spray and pray type weapon.
Better to never need them than need them and not have then. Same goes for ammo.
Also estabilsh a "safety perimeter". Say 880 yds. Any boat enters that perimeter everyone on board drops the reels and goes to standby with their weapons ready but not exposed. Closer than 440 yards make a show of force. Closer than 220 yds warning shots. Closer than that its your call but you get the idea.
You will have zero problem with pirates.
Also never ever get lulled into complacency by things like, "its just some kids in a dinghy." or any of the other old pirate tricks.
Also agreed on the claymores being effective but I look at them as a spray and pray type weapon.
#4
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12 ga. with alternating 00 and slugs. Add a magazine extension and extra rounds on the stock, i.e. a tactical shotgun. Aim at the waterline initially as the boat approaches, and elsewhere if necessary.
#5
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When lives depend on it firepower is what counts.
#7
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Shotgun is useless unless they are right next to you, and if they are the pistol would be just as effective and more lethal.
AK-47 chambered in .308, Saiga makes them, they are cheap, it will always work and plenty of punch to disable engines or blow holes in a hull.
AK-47 chambered in .308, Saiga makes them, they are cheap, it will always work and plenty of punch to disable engines or blow holes in a hull.
#8
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Well I don't think you'll know they are pirates until they're pretty close or even right next to you so I would go with a 12 ga.
P.S. I own a 870 marine 12 ga and I like it a lot, very fun to shoot and I have never had any problems with jams.
P.S. I own a 870 marine 12 ga and I like it a lot, very fun to shoot and I have never had any problems with jams.
#9
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Mac, I know everyone has different ideas but why shoot at the hull or engines? Its the pirates that are gong to kill you not the boat or engine! Once you start shooting make the shots count and elminate the threat!
Lives depend on it!
#10
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Read my post about a safety perimeter. If they get in shotgun range you might as well send the welcome wagon to greet them. Caught napping and you're history.
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I may be out of the pirate loop here, do pirates come up with the Jolly Rodger flying and guns waving. I don't want to open fire on a fishing boat that's coming over to tell me to get off his spot.
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Ak-47s. At least one for everyone aboard and one spare. At least 300 rounds for each. Just in case of an extended firefight. Not to scare you but it happens.
Better to never need them than need them and not have then. Same goes for ammo.
Also estabilsh a "safety perimeter". Say 880 yds. Any boat enters that perimeter everyone on board drops the reels and goes to standby with their weapons ready but not exposed. Closer than 440 yards make a show of force. Closer than 220 yds warning shots. Closer than that its your call but you get the idea.
You will have zero problem with pirates.
Also never ever get lulled into complacency by things like, "its just some kids in a dinghy." or any of the other old pirate tricks.
Also agreed on the claymores being effective but I look at them as a spray and pray type weapon.
Better to never need them than need them and not have then. Same goes for ammo.
Also estabilsh a "safety perimeter". Say 880 yds. Any boat enters that perimeter everyone on board drops the reels and goes to standby with their weapons ready but not exposed. Closer than 440 yards make a show of force. Closer than 220 yds warning shots. Closer than that its your call but you get the idea.
You will have zero problem with pirates.
Also never ever get lulled into complacency by things like, "its just some kids in a dinghy." or any of the other old pirate tricks.
Also agreed on the claymores being effective but I look at them as a spray and pray type weapon.
Truly hope that you were spewing off tongue in cheek



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Claymores: Even if you can find a source to buy to them legally, after getting a license and paying the 'excise' you will probably have your boat seized trying to bring them to another country and lot's of hassle on return. Also the backblast will destroy your boat.
Tracers: You can get them on-line from many bulk ammo suppliers or get a few clips worth at a gun-shop or gun-show.
FWIW: 12 guage can carry more than bird-shot. Huge lead slugs. Sabot penetrators. Flares. Even a flame-thrower round.
Tracers: You can get them on-line from many bulk ammo suppliers or get a few clips worth at a gun-shop or gun-show.
FWIW: 12 guage can carry more than bird-shot. Huge lead slugs. Sabot penetrators. Flares. Even a flame-thrower round.
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Let me advise you to watch a few TV shows. "Tactical Practical", "Lives Depend On It" and "What If". Check the "Spike" network on Sat. mornings. These shows will really get you to think about guns and the guys packing heat.
How many of you guys have taken a tactical practical type handgun course? Learn how to properly deal with any gun situation you may face. Car jackings, home invasion, robbery mugging, sexual attacks, you name it.......... about every situation you may run into. I would love to see them do an episode on pirates taking over your boat and how to deal with it. I think my first post wouold factor heavily into their methods.
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saw a sheriffs boat on the aegis boat companies website with an M60 mounted to the fore deck...I think that would work. About a 500 round ammo box and you'd be set!