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You'd think that, but I wouldn't be so sure. If birds singing in the background of a nature video can supposedly be, then why not white noise.

"Anyway, since just about anyone can hit a deer with a $300 "slug gun" all the good hunting spots fill up real quick with inexperienced hunters on the few days when "slug gun" hunting is allowed."

You can say the same thing about any rifle (well, .270 and higher...not sure I'd use a .22 for deer). A 12-gauge slug is what, three quarters of an inch wide? If you're a good marksman, you can group your shots at minute-of-angle, or 1 inch at 100 yards. Going from a one quarter inch wide bullet (.30) to 3/4 inch isn't going to make that much of a difference. The slug drops a lot faster, too. If you zero your slug gun at 50 yards, it'll drop 5 inches by 150 yards. Rifles have a much flatter trajectory.

In parts of the midwest (where there is a higher population density), rifles are outlawed and you can only hunt with slug guns, because the slug drops so much faster (less likely to stray into a population zone). When I was growing up, you couldn't use rifles in a lot of places. That seems to be changing. Now Iowa and Illinois are the last two states that are slug-only.

Or were you saying that it's easier to hit a deer with a slug gun than with a handgun or bow? When I think deer hunting, I think rifle, so I automatically compare against that.

I would argue that using a handgun for protection against a large bear is silly. It takes a grizzly, what, a little over 3 seconds to cover 100 yards? A 12-gauge slug delivers about 1600 foot pounds of energy at 100 yards. The 10mm stats that I find list a maximum of 1000 foot pounds, and that's at the muzzle, where the 12-gauge slug has almost 3000 foot pounds of energy. Some .50 AE rounds get 2000 foot pounds at the muzzle, so maybe that's what you were thinking of. In addition, a good pistol marksman will be able to hit accurately at 50 yards, while 100 yards is easy with a slug gun. So, easier to aim, longer range, and more energy. If the bear is standing still and not charging, then anything would probably work, since you just have to fire up in the air and not at the bear.

To be honest, I'd have a hard time concentrating if there was a grizzly charging me, so I can't say my aim would be the best. Better chance with a slug gun than a handgun!

Ever hear of deer slugs (a.k.a. slugs)?
http://www.fieldandstream.com/articles/guns/shotguns/shooting-tips/2009/11/accuracy-methods-and-gear-tips-competition-slug-shooter

[citation] [citation] [citation] [citation] Why do the Canadians want to build a $7 billion pipeline instead of refining tar sand in Canada? Because refining tar sand is one of the filthiest processes on the planet. There are no regulations in Texas so spending $7 billion on a pipeline is the most profitable method of dealing with the fallout.

I generally do not like the idea of trophy hunting, but in some states excess game can be donated to any meat processor, who will process and package it for donation to those having problems putting food on the table. I believe Texas has such a program, but I don't know if this place is involved in it.

Yes, there *was* a program for hunters to donate their game to feed the hungry. The ever-helpful government stepped in and ended that.

http://www.fieldandstream.com/blogs/wild-chef/2013/03/la-health-officials-destroy-1600-pounds-venison-donated-hunters

The homeless shelter providing the venison-including meals does not receive any government assistance or taxpayer money. It is self-sufficient.

There are new laws & regulations being passed/implemented by those in government across the US aimed at halting private citizens, churches, etc from feeding the hungry:

http://theeconomiccollapseblog.com/archives/it-is-illegal-to-feed-the-homeless-in-cities-all-over-the-united-states

http://lovewins.info/2013/08/feeding-homeless-apparently-illegal-in-raleigh-nc/

http://www.8newsnow.com/story/5190505/illegal-to-feed-homeless-in-city-parks

http://youtu.be/uGtWNbSkPfc

There's much more.

With the US middle class disappearing and poverty, homelessness, and hunger skyrocketing, it seems like the government (both (R) and (D)) wants to play "Hunger Games" and use starvation as a tool of control.

I'm certainly reassured that government bureaucrats and politicians being in charge of everyones' health care will be a good thing.

For the bureaucrats and politicians.

Strat

I'm sure Field and Stream would agree link

I've used handguns for hunting many times. It can be a far more difficult challenge than hitting your target from 400 meters with a .308 or other rifle.

You could also list them as a deterrent to criminal activities

Most states have very strict laws about the carrying of a concealed weapon. This is why your standard weapons permit only allows you to own the weapon and a CCW (Carry Concealed Weapon) permit does. CCW's are highly regulated to such an extent that most average people with no criminal history can and will be denied them.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trap_shooting Heand heald thrower: http://www.mtmcase-gard.com/ezthrow.html List of Fully automatic: http://www.fieldandstream.com/fieldstream/blacks/w ing_and_clay/article/0,16551,6342%7CTrap_Manufactu rers_-_Importers,00.html Hehe all you have to do is modify the part that grips the disk to only grab 1 cd ata time insted of a 1/2" stack and you are on your way!