For those of you who go hiking.. What type of protection do you have?

I usually carry my .45 on my hip when I am out in the forest. Do those of you who don't carry a gun feel safer when you see someone who is carrying a gun?

If I seen someone in danger in the forest I would not hesitate to use my gun to save them. I feel safer if the people I am with are carrying. Even seeing a random person carrying. Of course I live in the sticks and most people have been hunting.. so there's that.

I know people in the city probably go target shooting at the indoor range if they own a gun.
I was watching some YouTube videos and I had thought about this and decided to ask you all.

Please don't turn this into an argument about gun rights and such.

Thanks in advance for your response.

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Musicman · 61-69, M

I saw on the news where we are starting to be over run with pythons. We also have a huge alligator population here. I have definitely thought about carrying when I just walk around the neighborhood.

4meAndyou · F

@Musicman Just remember, you have to actually blow the head off the snake if it is trying to bite you. Snakes continue to move after their heads are gone, so stay at a distance from the pythons!

Musicman · 61-69, M

@4meAndyou Oh you definitely have that right. As far away as possible. And if he heads my direction he is toast! Now I just need a gun. Taurus makes a pistol called the Judge. The pistol is chambered for .410 shotgun shells and or .45 long Colt. I think that would be perfect. 🙂