Poll: AT hiking while armed (or not)
My sense is that most of those arguing in favor of being armed while hiking have not walked large distances on the AT. This poll is to see if I'm completely wet about that.
Where is the poll??
And what poll is that?
~If you cant do it with one bullet, dont do it at all.
~Well behaved women rarely make history.
Originally Posted by _terrapin_
You aren't wrong or wet........would be hikers and thru-hikers are just a little nervous right now. Once they get on the trail and start having fun, they'll get over their fears brought on by this week's tragedy.
Just Jim
you are not wrong. i don't know a thru hiker that carried a gun. i don't know... I just don't know
I've never hiked any trails armed with a weapon and never plan to. If someone wants to shoot me in a shelter at night, well they'll do just that. Can't envision many scenarios when carrying a gun would benefit one on the trail or keep them safe. However, every person is free to make their own decision. I'd feel no safer carrying a gun on a hiking trail.
Anything's within walking distance if you've got the time.
GA-ME 03, LT 04/06, PCT 07'
E) Who cares..enough already
Most that have walked long distances armed ain't gonna talk it up too much.
Skids
Insanity: Asking about inseams over and over again and expecting different results.
Albert Einstein, (attributed)
I agree with skids... if its known, it just becomes a target for theft...
~If you cant do it with one bullet, dont do it at all.
~Well behaved women rarely make history.
I know 1 from 1990 that completed his thru while packing...he is the only one that I know.
geek
One can vote without commenting, of course. I set up the poll so that names aren't associated with votes.
Quit asking questions of which you have no business knowing the answer.
.....Someday, like many others who joined WB in the early years, I may dry up and dissapear....
I'm not asking for names. Don't be so defensive. You can vote without commenting, if you're so inclined. The "point" of the poll is clear.
2500+ AT miles no pistol, besides my leki's would get in the way
E-Z---"from sea to shining sea''
I knew one hiker who carried a collapsible .22 rifle. It wasn't for defense. He genuinely used it for squirrel, rabbit, grouse, and other small game. He generally used tihy little mo-skeet-oh rounds (tiny little .22 shotgun shells) and was very proficient with it having fresh meat on a few occasions I saw him in camp. He also carried an ultralight fishing pole.
He shipped the action of the rifle via mail around the Smokies and Shenandoahs, and got temp hunting licenses for the states in which he hunted. And yes, he made it to Katahdin, legal and doing things his own way.
So no, he didn't carry for defense, but rather for resupply. I don't know of any one (including me) who packed a sidearm. But if my fiancee wanted to hike solo, I would encourage her to get as much training as possible and consider a concealed carry.
If people spent less time being offended and more time actually living, we'd all be a whole lot happier!
i've known 2 people that have hiked with 1 arm
Terrapin...
Have at it with your poll. Not my intent to censor, just question the number of threads regarding armed/unarmed. I don't care either way. I do suggest to the mods that if a poll is an option (on any subject) that no discussion be allowed and only voting.
...again, 1990.
geek
I'll call your arm and raise you a leg
how many have hiked with illegal drugs and get illegal drugs sent to them in mail drops?
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