in terms of back-packing-packing I was thinking this precious little number:

NA arms .22LR "wasp". It's tiny but googles claims it's enough to handle snakes and various other varmits.
for bug-out:

the harrington & richardson 20 ga survival shotgun. can be broken down and easily assembled, very light, can basically put in a roll-up tool bag along with some shells and strap it to my pack.
any thoughts on general CCarry guns? I'll probably not actually carry it around that much, more have it in my desk/car.



