Gun Control & RKBA

had problems with ground hogs in the pasture, under the barn, etc. I don't hate groundhogs. In fact they are rather cute. Every now and then I was able to use a trap in the barn area and relocate them. I also purchased a Ruger .223 rifle for the occasional times when they burrowed up into the pasture. I would rather bury a ground hog than have a horse with a broken leg.
As it turned out, I discovered I could get close enough to use a .410 with much less risk to the nearest neighbors which were probably a quarter mile away. In six years I did kill two in the pasture and trapped a few in other areas.
So the Ruger served out the rest of its days blowing up various pumpkins, squashes and 2 liter soda bottles out back.


Now that I am living back in town, my home defense consists of two revolvers and a shotgun. No need for anything else. I sold the Ruger when I moved off the farm. I realize the Ruger is not an AR-15, but the point is it has certain uses that can change with a person's circumstance. I never needed one and hopefully never will.