Have an 1187 police model with eight shots on the tube. Not plugged obviously. I have a hunting license but I will NOT be hunting. Want to carry the gun for self defense against possible coyotes or bears. Have actually had one incident already involving coyotes. Will be going in DEEP. Well past a mile in. Try 3 or 4. Doing a little exploring. My understanding is you can take an ar-15 with a full mag out for things like coyotes and other pests, so trying to figure out if this is do-able. Local people barking no, but again Sunday hike and no hunting.