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harvesting (or) picking copper

(verb) Exclusive to the southern Appalachian region of the United States, the term refers to the taking, or stealing, of copper material to sell to a scrap yard for a monetary gain. Of all the precious metals copper is one that yields the biggest payoff. Though nearly non-existent now, nearer the turn of the twenty-first century when copper prices were at all-time highs copper enthusiasts were cutting down power lines for the thick copper enclosed within. As a result of such exploits some people did indeed lose their lives. FYI: such practices are indeed felonious. Persons involved in such activities may find themselves incarcerated if caught up in such acts. Be careful, trust no one.
Back in the day, whenever they went out harvesting (or) picking copper, it wasn't uncommon for the entire hollow to lose electricity for a couple of days on account of Chris and Tommy sawing down several nearby power poles. Motherfucking low-life thieves caused me to miss quite a few episodes of The Montel Williams Show.

Easy Pickings 

Someone that is really easy to mess with because you know they won’t do anything to defend themselves.
Guy 1: Watch it tough guy.

Guy 2: Sorry man, didn’t see you.

Guy 1: Better look next time pipsqueak, you’re easy pickings.
Easy Pickings by USLOPA March 15, 2023

packing hardware 

Packing hardware is street and police slang for carrying firearm, especially powerful firearms.
When the patrolmen searched the gangbangers they found .45 caliber Glocks, which is really packing hardware.
packing hardware by I, Wreckerrr October 14, 2016

Piggy's packing

An unattractive person carries a gun or a large genital package.
Wilbur may be a pig but girls say piggy's packing!
Piggy's packing by I, Wreckerrr November 10, 2016

Packing a Trout 

Having an unnaturally large penis; One whom carries/packs a big penis as they walk around
Brad: Yo how big is your dick?
Chad: Bro I'm packing a trout how bout' you?
Brad: Damnnnn bro I have a 6 incher at best
Packing a Trout by omshure July 25, 2019

slim pickings 

few choices, in general. Possibly, no choices at all (understatement). Pickings = the things you have available to pick. Slim = thin, few, small. Also slim pickens, slim pickings.
I've been looking for a job for months! Since the layoffs, it's been pretty slim pickings.