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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Roundandroundwego · 61-69

A buddy, Deet, water, a snack, a sweater and sometimes an umbrella/parasol.
If it's allergy time again ibuprofen and nasal spray inside some Kleenex is good.
Bubbles. Blowing bubbles prevents me from rushing through.
You can't be safer by planning to fight.

fanuc2013 · 51-55, F

@Roundandroundwego I'm glad our Armed Forces don't follow that idea!

Roundandroundwego · 61-69

@fanuc2013 people in Okinawa aren't. You famous the globe over for showing up armed, you know, as a people. Hawaii knows you. People all know that we had no way to resist without being killers like you. And seven billion losers are worried over you and only you, Americans.