Guns of the Game Wardens
- Thread starter MiG25
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I believe the Ontario CO's that carried the P7 used that firearm in plain clothes. They also used old S+W Model 64s in the .38spl era. Went with various H+K Platforms in 40 when Ontario police converted to semi autos. Now carry Glock 17m like the OPP. I have no idea about their long guns but I heard they just got some patrol carbines.
Chuckbuster
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Yeah, they had M10 Smiths; never saw the stainless 64, though. Then they got HK USPs and P2000s.
gunrunner100
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- Location
- NW Ontario
They did recently get issued a 308 carbine. Not sure on make/model.
I believe my friend's oldest is carrying some kind of banned AR variant in his truck in Alberta. Only make sense if it was an AR10. I believe he's got a pump 12ga. and a pistol as a side arm as well. 9 or 40? who the heck knows? But I bet ya it's got one of those 30 round fully automatic clip magazines with a laser stun gun for each of em! I think they are propping up the gravel road cops out there now, or more so nowadays?
Has there been actually any 'fire fights' in the bush, 
as per why do they need 'Semi-auto / Military Grade Carbines? I get, if to dispatch an aggressive / nuisance or injured Bear or large game, a nice 12 gauge pump or bolt action .308 should suffice..No?
Why do they need all that fire power? Has there been history of violent poachers in the bush or something?
*quick Google search, I see one shooting instance 50 years back, & one in 2004. So, 2.
as per why do they need 'Semi-auto / Military Grade Carbines? I get, if to dispatch an aggressive / nuisance or injured Bear or large game, a nice 12 gauge pump or bolt action .308 should suffice..No? Why do they need all that fire power? Has there been history of violent poachers in the bush or something?
*quick Google search, I see one shooting instance 50 years back, & one in 2004. So, 2.
maple_leaf_eh
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Has there been actually any 'fire fights' in the bush,
Why do they need all that fire power? Has there been history of violent poachers in the bush or something?
*quick Google search, I see one shooting instance 50 years back, & one in 2004. So, 2.
All game law violators are suspected of being armed until proven otherwise. A Fish Cop's approach to an interaction with members of the public has to be a very quick reading of body language, spoken word and at-hand-access to firearms. Themselves being armed with handguns changes the dynamic because it shows that in uniform an officer is not "just a game warden, but law enforcement".
Dalyarcher
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- Location
- Clinton, BC
Last I saw in BC they had Remington 700 in 30-06 for a rifle, 870 12 gauge for the shotgun and a glock sidearm
Has there been actually any 'fire fights' in the bush,
Why do they need all that fire power? Has there been history of violent poachers in the bush or something?
*quick Google search, I see one shooting instance 50 years back, & one in 2004. So, 2.
Better to have it and not need it. You know the rest.
Has there been actually any 'fire fights' in the bush,
Why do they need all that fire power? Has there been history of violent poachers in the bush or something?
*quick Google search, I see one shooting instance 50 years back, & one in 2004. So, 2.
Usually going solo in the bush to nab drunks, poachers or trespassers doesn't sound like a good job without one. Just my 2 cents of course...
Rangers are Feds, Wardens/ COs are provincial. Colt will sell you C20s but, for the cost, an agency would be better off with a T3 Battue if they want an iron-sighted Tikka.
nowarningshot
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Co's in BC use 308 bolt guns, works well shooting fans. To protect wildlife. Unless they've upgraded to patrol carbines, designed to kill the most.fauns in the shortest time.
