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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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fanuc2013 · 51-55, F

My hubby and I carry .357s when out hiking. And we each have a PPK .380 when we ride our bikes.

windinhishair · 61-69, M

@fanuc2013 It must be stressful to be so petrified all the time. Hiking should be relaxing.

GerOttman · 61-69, M

@windinhishair do you prefer a jig or a spinner bait when you troll?

windinhishair · 61-69, M

@GerOttman Are you petrified when you hike as well to the point where you need lethal firearms?

GerOttman · 61-69, M

@windinhishair don't actually have one myself, what I do have is some respect for other people and the choices they make in their own lives based on their own situation. Are you at all familiar with this mode of thinking or do you make feeble attempts to mock any choice or opinion you don't understand. What are you 'petrified' of?

windinhishair · 61-69, M

@GerOttman If you are petrified to go hiking to the point you need to carry lethal weapons to protect you, it isn't worth going.

GerOttman · 61-69, M

@windinhishair if any of that were true you might have a point, but none of it is. so again, you are just a disrespectful troll looking for attention. Now that I've given you some you can spend the rest of your day puffing your chest with pride in the largest accomplishment you are likely to achieve this week.

You are welcome!

windinhishair · 61-69, M

@GerOttman Hiking is a leisure activity, not mortal combat. If you are unable to enjoy it without fear for your life, you don't need to go.

You are welcome!

GerOttman · 61-69, M

@windinhishair you're so cute when you keep trying to make a point which does not exist. I admire your moxie! Is this your only pointless troll today or do you have other interests?

windinhishair · 61-69, M

@GerOttman It is always enjoyable to watch you fumble along without a point. Keep going.

GerOttman · 61-69, M

@windinhishair Awww.. I love you too man! there is a difference between being petrified and being prepared. But you already knew that, right?

windinhishair · 61-69, M

@GerOttman What is your weapon of choice for grocery shopping? Dropping the kids off at school? Going out to the mailbox to get the mail? After all, it is important to be prepared.

GerOttman · 61-69, M

@windinhishair I carry a knife.

From this morning's headlines btw...

"The New York Times
Bears Are Running Amok in Connecticut. State Gives OK to Shoot Them."

Although I have no idea what the hell you shoot them with in Conn.

windinhishair · 61-69, M

@GerOttman I've seen bears in a neighboring state numerous times, as close as five feet. There is no reason to shoot them.

I also carry a knife--a Swiss Army knife. It comes in handy for all sorts of small tasks. I don't need anything for protection.

GerOttman · 61-69, M

@windinhishair well bully for you sir! bully I say. I support fully your right to make your life choices as you see fit! I do take some issue with one who will not reciprocate. You do you man, just stay out of me, my body my choice!

windinhishair · 61-69, M

@GerOttman You just never know when you will find it necessary to fillet a customer in the frozen foods section. Always best to be prepared to make you less afraid. And that is indeed your choice to be as afraid as you need to be to get through normal life situations.

GerOttman · 61-69, M

@windinhishair So what I'm hearing is it's very important to you to believe it is others who are afraid or 'petrified' and not you.

windinhishair · 61-69, M

@GerOttman Your actions give you away.

GerOttman · 61-69, M

@windinhishair Trolling, trolling.. with nothing much to say! Why don't you just admit, you lost this one tooooooo...daaaaaaaay!!!!!

Have good day you clownish little troll, get your last word in and try again tomorrow.

windinhishair · 61-69, M

@GerOttman My condolences for your paralyzing fear and need to weaponize yourself to function for everyday tasks. Sad.

fanuc2013 · 51-55, F

@windinhishair I'll bet you have a spare tire in your car! Do you wear your seat belt? Do you lock your doors at your house? Do you put on sunscreen at the beach? Caution is a lot different than fear.

windinhishair · 61-69, M

@fanuc2013 It is a question of relative risk. I don't bring a weapon to church or grocery shopping or to a school, though all of those places have recently been subject to mass murders in the US. You do what you need to do, but weaponizing myself to enjoy a leisure activity like hiking would significantly detract from its enjoyment.