Allegheny Tom

I carry mostly for the trip to/from paddling destinations, not at all for fear of 4 legged critters in the back country. We've had to...

I missed this first time around, so apologies for the necrothread... I'll not address any of the um... misinformed comments so as to...

Even though rare. As for me, I will take any additional insurance that prevents me from winding up on that Wikipedia list, even if I...

I carry a .45 pistol all the time and when I am away from the van out of town, I carry a .45-70 rifle. I carry a gun when I am...

Well, the gun carrying debate could be divided into two categories: Canadian or American. In the US, it seems people have many...

Hey folks, can we re-read the first post in this thread and get this back on track, please? The main question was whether you ever...

I agree. It's better to have a defensive tool and not need it, than to need it and not have it for whatever events (natural or manmade)...

I’d feel extremely naked and vulnerable if I don’t have some sort of firearm on me. Usually carry a 40 cal service pistol. If anything...

With all the upset in the world, crowds in the backcountry, I’m considering carrying this summer. Just a lot of yahoos about. More...

Those bears wouldn't be tolerated in this neighborhood.

I'm with you there Vern, breaking into houses is over the line to me.

I'll tell you what, there is no need for a gun if you can trip with a cat. I've told this story before, so in summary........we have...

I have guns but rarely carry them, although there is always a 9mm in my glove box. Now that things are getting crowded in what's left...

I think it is a personal decision that we all make for ourselves. I hiked and car camped all through the 70s and 80s and it was never a...