"I would pay to see you chase down an unwounded Goose and strangle it. A throwing net is not going to get you very far either. Watching somebody such as you try to run down a Goose would raise some eyebrows, and it would be pure entertainment.

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"I've done it. It's not pretty but it's not particularly challenging to do either. City geese let you get right up on them, almost within arms reach. It's probably be possible to bait them in with balled bread or seeds, maybe even some other grub.

Look, we're talking survival. This ain't a sport. It's dirty, gritty and it requires you to get in touch with a part of you that is far less domesticated. It also requires a little bit of ingenuity to be successful. It ain't a pretty process and at times, it's going to be hilarious from the outside. However, the guy who laughs last is the one with a plate full of dinner. Write it off if you want."

"And you're also getting noticed every single time you squeeze your trigger - good luck storing weeks worth of dinner without power.

On a side note, a 30 pound goose isn't going to beat any human to death with its wings - you need to watch the bill. That hurts, and they bite. Not a big issue if you act quickly though. But you're missing the forest for the trees here. A firearm is not the sole way to obtain food; if anything, modern hunting and fishing techniques are less effective because sporting ethics make it more challenging. Ever heard of tickling or gaffing? They're illegal in a lot of places because they are much more effective than a rod and bait. Traps are very effective in a town setting for a multitude of reasons, and while they're complicated to construct, you can purchase them as well - though this is often also illegal because of its effectiveness.

A firearm is not the only answer for food. In fact, in the city, it's the worst if you're trying to keep a low profile. How many times and in how many different ways do I need to spell that out?"

"Humans have been around for a REALLY long time, but the firearm in any form that we would recognize is only about 500 years. We lasted a long time quite well without them. Reliance upon them is not "survival" because when your ammunition runs out, you are out of luck.

Regarding the honker, the reason I said "30 pound goose" is because even one that size wouldn't, to quote you, "beat you to death with its wings." Additionally, nobody said strangle the goose -- only a fool would try that. Break it's freaking neck with your hands or cut its head off with your pocket knife. Or pin it and have someone else stomp it's head in. Shoot it with an arrow. Use a brick on it's delicate skull. Break its wings and drag it home by its neck alive. You need to get in touch with a more primal "you" if you expect to put food on your plate without a firearm.

BTW, I was born in Maine and I know about "cold," I have made jerky for the last 4 years at home in both the oven and a food dehydrator and you need to drop the attitude. It is not appropriate.

A firearm (one which you don't even own) isn't going to solve all of your problems. How do you not see that?
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"Without going into my whole life story, I have been snowed in more than once. I actually only recently moved to Texas, but I've lived in cold weather areas for the majority of my lifetime. Shoveled my fair share of driveways, let's just put it that way. Until recently, I lived in Saint Louis for about 12 years, which while not being the coldest place in the world, it does get a good mix of hot as hell, and cold, wintery crappy. I've seen just about everything that North America gets thrown at it in terms of weather in my lifetime.

Additionally, I don't expect everyone to concede to my thought process, or even understand my position. That's fine too. There are a lot of different "right" ways to do things. But if you expect to survive in an urban, or even moderate-sized town setting, you need to blend in - that much is universal. It's not fancy or exciting, but it works. Things that don't work end up costing you greatly. Remember, you're only gambling with your life. Gonna play that game in a risky way or not? Doesn't matter to me which you choose."

".... uh huh."