Canoe trip

[EAS]

What kind of precautions should I take with my ammo while on a canoe trip?

 

[24Carat]

Don't drop it in water so deep that you are incapable of swimming to the bottom to retrieve it?

 

[chezuki]

And don't canoe on any USACE controlled properties.

 

[Sylvain]

Get one of those.

 

[6mm Shoot]

They make water tight bags for gear in all sorts of sizes. They also make cases that float even when filled with stuff. I think Pelican makes some of them. I know Plainoe makes some. I have one that I keep my keys and wallet in when I am fishing so all that stuff will not get wet. It even has a lanyard to tie to my fishing vest so it don't get away.

When I am back packing I vacuum pack ammo to keep it dry. On the water I would think you would want it to float or in a water tight case. What ever you keep it in you should have your gear tied to the canoe.

Have you ever been on a canoe trip before? That is the first question I should have asked. I will assume not . Every thing that is put in the canoe needs to be in a water tight case or bag. Then all that stuff needs to be tied to the canoe. Now for some stuff such as meds, food, papers and ammo need to be packed in water proof bags such a vacuum bags or zip lock bags then put into the water proof case or bag.

If the canoe flips you will be happy to be able to get into dry stuff. Also if it is tied to the canoe than you don't have to go swim for it or stand the chance of losing it. If you think you will not flip one you haven't spent much time in a canoe. Some people will flip one just for fun.

Good luck on your trip I hope that I helped.

 

[silentvoice71]

I took clear nail polish and painted thw primer and around the bullet. Water proof rounds!

 

[BiscuitNaBasket]

Honestly a dry bag is what I have stored my firearm in while around water. In a canoe I lash the bag around the Seat or deck; That way if the canoe does flips it won't float down the river.

 

[BiscuitNaBasket]

Is this seriously a thing??? That's awesome.

Get one of those.

 

[tiretrack]

Acronym definition please

And don't canoe on any USACE controlled properties.

 

[Sylvain]

Is this seriously a thing??? That's awesome.

You never saw that before?

That's the reason why there is a hole on the grip of the Glock.
It was requested by the Austrian military so that they dont lose their gun in the snow.
Not sure if it's used a lot in the US but in Europe many police and military agencies use lanyards on all their duty handguns.

On that pic you can notice the police officer on the middle has two Glocks both attached with kevlar lanyards.

They're always ready for canoe trips.

 

[BiscuitNaBasket]

OOOHHHHH! No, no, and no. I thought it was an ankle strap, like for a surfboard but for a pistol. I knew about the lanyard. hahaha

You never saw that before?

That's the reason why there is a hole on the grip of the Glock.
It was requested by the Austrian military so that they dont lose their gun in the snow.
Not sure if it's used a lot in the US but in Europe many police and military agencies use lanyards on all their duty handguns.

On that pic you can notice the police officer on the middle has two Glocks both attached with kevlar lanyards.

They're always ready for canoe trips.

 

[Sylvain]

OOOHHHHH! No, no, and no. I thought it was an ankle strap, like for a surfboard but for a pistol. I knew about the lanyard. hahaha

I guess you could use it that way if you're carrying with an ankle holster.
I have seen some INGOers who never heard of a lanyard for a pistol.I guess it's not widely used by police agencies in the US.
I have seen US Marines with their guns attached with lanyards so that they dont drop it in the water though, but never saw deputy sheriffs or regular cops with them.

 

[BiscuitNaBasket]

I guess you could use it that way if you're carrying with an ankle holster.
I have seen some INGOers who never heard of a lanyard for a pistol.I guess it's not widely used by police agencies in the US.
I have seen US Marines with their guns attached with lanyards so that they dont drop it in the water though, but never saw deputy sheriffs or regular cops with them.

I vaguely remember seeing a officer working at Lucas Oil Stadium who had a lanyard hooked up to his duty gun but that's the only time I've ever seen one in use in person. I can see the benefit if you're holster doesn't have much retention but otherwise I just think it's something that would catch on gear, get tangled up, or even prevent the adequate use of a sidearm if it were to get caught on something.

 

[chezuki]

Acronym definition please

Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

 

[Sylvain]

I vaguely remember seeing a officer working at Lucas Oil Stadium who had a lanyard hooked up to his duty gun but that's the only time I've ever seen one in use in person. I can see the benefit if you're holster doesn't have much retention but otherwise I just think it's something that would catch on gear, get tangled up, or even prevent the adequate use of a sidearm if it were to get caught on something.

It's all about training.You get used to it.
It gives you retention when you're actually holding your gun while doing other stuff and drop it by accident.Like if you're on a roof, jumping a fence, climbing a facade or something (it's more useful for SWAT type of stuff I guess).

 

[minx]

You are smart to ask. More guns are reported lost in boating accidents.

 

[grogie]

You are smart to ask. More guns are reported lost in boating accidents.

Indeed. More people need to take boating with guns more seriously. Oops... there it goes!

 

[Slawburger]

You are smart to ask. More guns are reported lost in boating accidents.

Good advice, I lost all my guns in a boating accident. Tragic.

 

[Slawburger]

I use the rolled up dry bags for clothes and a Pelican case for my phone, GPS or other electronics. Ammo can probably survive a short dip in water but a dry bag (secured to the canoe) would save you from having to clean and dry out your firearm and mags.

 

[BigBoxaJunk]

Get one of those.

I used to use something similar for my mittens when I was little, only mine weren't kevlar, just yarn.