“They say in Montana, you can find a gun in 90% of the homes.”
A Culture, Environment and History of Montana Gun Common Sense
Whether at work or play, being outdoors is more common while living in Montana.
Hunting for food and sport are likely much more common in a state like Montana.
The proximity to carnivores, even herbivores capable of hurting you and family, or considering you as a meal, are only two common essentials of firearms ownership.
Guns in Montana are simply part of life.
Children are taught to respect wildlife and if you don’t plan to eat it, don’t kill it. Firearms safety and training starts early for most Montana children. Like all states, guns were tools in regular life long before statehood to keep dinner on the family table. That culture is still respected and protected, in Montana. Common sense says it might be smart to have a firearm accessible when outdoors or anywhere you might need it for safety concerns, especially when with children. This doesn’t mean everything in site is in danger of being shot. Using a firearm to kill an animal is a last resort in regard to self defense. A shot in the dirt usually does the trick to scare most critters off.
Imagine your child encountering one of these guys en route to the bus stop.
Wildlife is encountered and appreciated regularly without issues.
Wildlife Conservation and Preservation Common Sense
Montana hunters know that wildlife conservation and preservation is not only common sense for mother earth, they also want to help ensure successful future hunting for themselves, their children as well as their families and friends. When hunting you rarely if ever, see a game carcass with meat on it during hunting season. The meat went in the freezer and the trophy is on the wall or at the taxidermist. If not appropriate for display, skin or horns saved for that cool craft project someday and the bones go to the dogs. The gut pile is left for the other local critters.
Gun Common Sense For Self Defense
