Proper Use of Rifle Scabbard With Horses

Rifle season brings extra equipment that you do not think about. Here are the Do's and Don'ts of loading and unloading scabbards.
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[@nmelkhunter1]

Great straight forward video. I really appreciate that you make sure the gun is unloaded before placing it in the scabbard. Frankly speaking, the others in the comments critical of this practice are are unsafe and wouldn't be allowed in my hunting camps.

[@stupidplumbing2343]

How is an unloaded weapon going to help anyone?

[@celticoutdoors5452]

While riding a horse it is a safety issue. If the horse falls and lands on the gun there is a less chance of firing. We do have loaded guns just not in the chamber. Plus we have some hunters that accidentally not placed safety on and pull triggers while getting ready to load a rifle. So the main purpose is safety for everyone around.

[@BlazeFaceDogs]

Carrying it unloaded is pretty silly. But I understand the liability for an outfitter.

[@nmelkhunter1]

Safety above all.

[@jorgequinones991]

Did he put on the rifle upside down? Lol 😆

[@celticoutdoors5452]

Our rifle scabbards are the style that attaches so the rifle is placed in with sights pointed down. These days scabbards are made of all materials and hang differently. Ours are full leather old time scabbards. Keep in mind we are not dealing with people who are going to pull the rifle out and use it like those of us who were raised that way.

[@Melcop1886]

I wouldn't put your gun upside-down. You'll wreck your sights and the scabbard.

[@gerrycoleman7290]

I hope that horse's tail gets unbraided so he can actually use it as it was meant to be used.

[@celticoutdoors5452]

The horse at the time had an open wound that was getting ready to be treated again. It was only to help in the aid in giving medical treatment. We do not leave our horses this way as we know they need them to keep flys off them and reduce the bites they will recieve.