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I would think a Ruger 10/22 would be fine, and give you more distance and accuracy v. a pistol (snag you an occasional rabbit too). Plus it's cheap and there are all sorts of aftermarket accessories for it too. Get the highest power hollow point ammo you can for the coyotes, might have to do double taps on them it will still take them down at 50 yards.

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Oh yeah, 2-4 black lab/german shepherd cross dogs wouldn't hurt. Lab/shepherd/doberman is even better.