Cerakote.
Any full time or partial boat sailers, deep sea type folks. Gun question
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Might as well have some fun with the Customs boys 
Mossberg 'Shockwave' - 5 + 1 Cerakote 14.375" 12 ga.
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Mossberg 'Shockwave' - 10 + 1 Mag fed 15" 12 ga.
Mossberg 'Shockwave' - 5 + 1 Cerakote 14.375" 12 ga.
OR
Mossberg 'Shockwave' - 10 + 1 Mag fed 15" 12 ga.
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If he’s traveling internationally, I would suggest a safe to store them in. Some ports will just require your firearms be locked up/sealed (they’ll put a tamper thing or something on it) that they will check to ensure it wasn’t opened when you go through the port of exit.
One thing to consider when looking at a firearm is the caliber. In a lot of countries military calibers are illegal. Mexico for example. So an AR10/15 isn’t a good idea (or 9mm for that measure). But… a 30/30 lever gun would be acceptable in some places, and a solid, fast pointing/firing mid range rifle to keep around. Also allows you to skirt semi auto weapon restrictions. When road tripping around the US/going through less free states, my long gun of choice is a lever gun.
If I were to be a full time international yacht guy, I would keep a Glock, a short 12ga Marine Shotty (probably pump to avoid semi auto disliking countries), and a stainless scoped 30/30 in my safe. Glock for backup/self defense, shotgun for unwelcome guests, and the 30/30 in case I felt like being an idiot and taking potshots on some pirates running me down. I would also cerakote everything just for an added layer of defense. But I would typically stay far away from any remotely piratey areas.
One thing to consider when looking at a firearm is the caliber. In a lot of countries military calibers are illegal. Mexico for example. So an AR10/15 isn’t a good idea (or 9mm for that measure). But… a 30/30 lever gun would be acceptable in some places, and a solid, fast pointing/firing mid range rifle to keep around. Also allows you to skirt semi auto weapon restrictions. When road tripping around the US/going through less free states, my long gun of choice is a lever gun.
If I were to be a full time international yacht guy, I would keep a Glock, a short 12ga Marine Shotty (probably pump to avoid semi auto disliking countries), and a stainless scoped 30/30 in my safe. Glock for backup/self defense, shotgun for unwelcome guests, and the 30/30 in case I felt like being an idiot and taking potshots on some pirates running me down. I would also cerakote everything just for an added layer of defense. But I would typically stay far away from any remotely piratey areas.
fun but worthless as a viable weapon on a boat against anyone unless they are standing in front of you. Needs a stock.Might as well have some fun with the Customs boys
Mossberg 'Shockwave' - 5 + 1 Cerakote 14.375" 12 ga.
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Mossberg 'Shockwave' - 10 + 1 Mag fed 15" 12 ga.
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good feedback. He is good to go. he just inquired since I was on the boat the last couple days. The mariner is an excellent choice. He has the glock/s covered. a stainless lever gun might not be bad. still got to keep an eye on stainless gun near water or anywhere but particularly damp climates.
- Well considering that most ocean going vessels like a typical wind powered pleasure craft aren't exceptionally roomy, the field of fire would most likely be fairly narrow and close-in. Usually there is not a lot of maneuvering room for the use of full length long guns on a boat, and in addition, many weapon types can violate local customs laws.
- Shotguns are almost universally recognized as being a self-defense weapons rather than offensive in nature, therefore they are widely accepted (with restrictions) as such.
- As far a viability as a weapon, a shotgun with the correct ammunition choice, is an almost guaranteed one shot/one kill weapon at close and even medium range. Law enforcement and military worldwide would not use them if they were considered to be "worthless".
I was a USN sailor once upon a time. Part of the ships SSDF. A shotgun is most definitely your friend on a ship. If you get a chance to use a Mossberg Shockwave I’d say give it a chance and try it out. In the confines of a ship it be perfect. It puts out a nice OO buck spread at 15 foot. Id say every bit of a pie pan. That 14.5 inch barrel really lets it spread. You are going to get the bad guy if he boards your boat even if you don’t have a stock.
I concur, trying to offer something before Bg gets on board lol. I’ll search for a Mariner and maybe a shockwave
