Hikers packing concealed heat

[Gunco]

Hikers who want to leave their daily lives behind sleep next to strangers in shelters, and many trade their real names for trail names. They sometimes can walk two or three days to find a town or a phone. While leaving society behind is refreshing, being alone in the woods also can be terrifying.

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[sjohnson]

Originally Posted by Some nimrod

Dawson Wheeler, owner of Rock/Creek Outfitters in Chattanooga, has hiked the entire Appalachian Trail and said he understands hikers’ fears, because there were many moments during his trip when he wished he had a gun.

But carrying a loaded gun on a trail is not practical, he said.

Handguns weighing five to 10 pounds are comparatively heavy, and if they are buried in a backpack out of sight it could take a hiker too long to reach one in an emergency, he said.

How many of you own a 10 pound handgun? Even 5 pounds? Please raise your hands. 10 Freaking pounds. And this is a quote from a putative "expert" - an outfitter.

The anti's will spew anything, and get it printed.

[upgrayedd]

lol!!!!!!!!!!hilarious...

[shoot-n-scoot]

I think an AK pistol weighs around 5 pounds with a 75 round drum.

LOL!