Are you nuts? By the time you would notice a mountain lion, he will already have chewed off half your head, leave the guns at home.
Rob
What kind of small arms are alowed when hiking? and
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#22
Besides, I think we should be more of pacifists and let nature take care of us. I dont hike in cougar territory, but if I did I’d accept the fact its gonna eat me and I’d not fight back. The balance of nature, Man! Accept it.
Rob
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#23
I dont think guns should be in the woods. I use to own one but the cops took it from me when I pointed it at my EX-boyfriend. I caught him with another guy. Besides, most people cant hit the broad side of a barn with a pistol so guns are dangerous.
LooseANUS
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#24
This is obviously a personal decision, and while some people are comfortable with carrying a firearm while hiking, others are not. However, those who are not comfortable around firearms have NO RIGHT to try and prevent those of us who prefer to arm ourselves from carrying, concealed or not. I am very comfortable with my handgun, and my training, and carry openly whenever and wherever I can legally. For the rest of you, pepper spray or some other means of personal protection would be advisable on any trail. It only takes one person with bad intent to ruin the rest of your hike ---------- or life.
bugleboy
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#25
This discussion should be held at Whiteblaze.net. They allow free flowing discussion and debate without censorship.
Minnesota Smith
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#26
If I were a frail older hiker hiking solo or a beautiful supermodel-looking hiking goddess (solo) I would consider carrying pepperspray. I have hiked in cougar/grizzily country solo and all you need is your brain. Guns are for people that cannot use their brain to get our of jams. Guns are also for people who make themselves targets of crime and attack from wild animals. While hiking the PCT In 07 I saw 2 people who had hand cannons strapped to their hipbelts. Both were from the UK. I know of a hiker who carried a sawed off shotgun across the southern 250 miles of the PCT…I saw him later at VVR with a giant ball of hashish.
KEEP YOU GUNS AT HOME unless you need one to supplement a weak spirit and brain. I will gladly report any gun toter who walks in any national park.
A level head and some wilderness first responder training is all that one could ever need and they both weigh nothing.
Spigot
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#27
If you carry a gun with you on the trail, be sure to unload it before you pound in the tent pins. That’s the only reason I could think of to carry a sidearm. I believe in protecting myself and that would include using a firearm. However, If you are so fearful of what you might encounter on the trail, perhaps you should create a trail in your own yard and hike there.
Martin
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#29
I’ve had hikers point them at me, only because they were intimidated by my superior intelligence.
Minnesota Smith
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#30
Fortunately for Bobbie G, and unfortunately for the rest of us, they don’t require an IQ test prior to making a gun purchase.
Special
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#31
Why is it that those that don’t support gun ownership are so rude to those that do support gun ownership? The only rude comments made on this thread have been those against gun ownership. My rights end where yours begin and visa-versa. Let’s not attack peoples intelligence, opinions, beliefs, or abilities because they have a different view.
Me, I support responsible gun ownership; however, I completely respect the desire to have a world of peace in which guns aren’t needed. Me on trails, popularly travelled trails rarely require a gun; however, if you travel the backwoods (no trails) you better have a gun. History has taught that lesson all too well. No matter the choice, keep it quiet and out of sight. I don’t flash a gun, I don’t want someone flashing their opinion about guns.
Trout
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#32
It’s a little known fact that the fine print of the bill of rights states that all those who respond to threads over 4 months old are not fit to carry a gun. Gotta respect the founding fathers for having that kind of foresight.
markv