Gun Control & RKBA

hlthe2b

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19. I have hiked/packed in Colorado/WY all my life with nothing more than bear-sized pepper spray,

Reply to CompanyFirstSergeant (Reply #7)

Wed Mar 23, 2016, 03:43 PM

Mar 2016

a dog wearing "bear-bells", a pocket siren alarm to scare off the occasional coyote or cougar, and a pocket knife--usually hiking with others, but not always. To my knowledge none of us has ever carried a gun on these trips or anything more lethal than a small axe with blade guard securely in place. Accidents happen. While I can appreciate guns have their place, I have seen many the "sure-footed" hiker take a tumble and I'd surely prefer not to suffer the consequences of their poorly secured gun if that happens.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] CompanyFirstSergeant Mar 2016 OP

Yes. hlthe2b Mar 2016 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author CompanyFirstSergeant Mar 2016 #2

Seems more reasonable than taking it to Walmart. giftedgirl77 Mar 2016 #3

What makes one person nervous and not another i.s hard to predict; WheelWalker Mar 2016 #4

it is fine for people who live in fear SoLeftIAmRight Mar 2016 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author CompanyFirstSergeant Mar 2016 #7

I have spent many weeks - months in bear country SoLeftIAmRight Mar 2016 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author CompanyFirstSergeant Mar 2016 #9

that water issue can bite SoLeftIAmRight Mar 2016 #10

I was kidding CompanyFirstSergeant Mar 2016 #12

I have hiked/packed in Colorado/WY all my life with nothing more than bear-sized pepper spray, hlthe2b Mar 2016 #19

This message was self-deleted by its author CompanyFirstSergeant Mar 2016 #23

Wouldn't bother me tularetom Mar 2016 #6

It might bother me a little, depending on other factors, but MH1 Mar 2016 #11

Interesting question... 2naSalit Mar 2016 #13

If hiking I don't think that open carry is a problem TeddyR Mar 2016 #14

Personally, I don't have an issue with it. I'm curious though, why have the jonno99 Mar 2016 #15

Pretty sure this is upper NY TeddyR Mar 2016 #21

Yes, I think so too. Straw Man Mar 2016 #22

I don't see a problem with it under those circumstances. N/T beevul Mar 2016 #16

Outdoors activities OC is perfectly acceptable...that's the only time I OC. ileus Mar 2016 #17

From your description ... Straw Man Mar 2016 #18

This message was self-deleted by its author CompanyFirstSergeant Mar 2016 #24

I don't see much problem. Open might be preferable in a SD situation... Eleanors38 Mar 2016 #20

This message was self-deleted by its author CompanyFirstSergeant Mar 2016 #25

They are an invasive species and should all be killed Travis_0004 Mar 2016 #32

Hey, in many areas, WE are an invasive species ... JustABozoOnThisBus Mar 2016 #34

If hogs want to take us out they are welcome to try. Travis_0004 Mar 2016 #36

If I saw you on a trail with a weapon, I'd stay well away from you. BillZBubb Mar 2016 #26

This message was self-deleted by its author CompanyFirstSergeant Mar 2016 #29

Carry a rifle, and if hunting is permitted in the area, nobody will even notice. leveymg Mar 2016 #27

This message was self-deleted by its author CompanyFirstSergeant Mar 2016 #28

As I said, if you're in or near an area where hunting is permitted, carry a rifle leveymg Mar 2016 #31

Funny you should mention that. beardown Mar 2016 #37

This message was self-deleted by its author CompanyFirstSergeant Mar 2016 #38

Answers... discntnt_irny_srcsm Mar 2016 #39

A personal choice IndyV0te Mar 2016 #30

This message was self-deleted by its author CompanyFirstSergeant Mar 2016 #33

I think that a well disiplined solid citizen Open Carring in a reasonalbe situation is a good ... mackdaddy Mar 2016 #35

Anyone who has hiked outside of Central Park has encountered guns in the woods. NutmegYankee Mar 2016 #40

Perfect CompanyFirstSergeant Mar 2016 #41

Don't hike that much, but carry when canoeing DonP Mar 2016 #42

Most people don't find it odd that people are armed when in the woods. ManiacJoe Mar 2016 #43

I ride and check my fences every week. oneshooter Mar 2016 #44