ARMED TO THE TEETH

• Although it’s not always a main topic of the sport-fishing conversation, most boats heading offshore or to remote fishing locations have no shortage of firearms on board. They do have more rods and reels than firearms, but plenty nonetheless.

So why travel with all these guns? If the reason is security or anti-piracy, do we have the correct firearms and ammunition to protect our family, friends, and property? Even more importantly, are we properly trained to handle