Hudson
Well-Known Member
I have a CCW but I don’t prefer to carry unless I am going out in the woods and hiking, where critters are an issue (A cougar killed a mountain biker within 25 miles of us a few years ago, and we’ve had various coyotes, bears, and a cougar on our property over the years). Usually they go after the pets and chickens, and an air horn is pretty effective to make them scatter, but nice to know you are able to protect yourself especially in the back country.
I’ve rarely felt the desire or need to carry around town and I tend to avoid situations which I would ever be tempted to rely on a weapon. Our company won’t allow weapons on site, even if they are locked in a trunk, so that resolves Mon - Fri.
I got the CCW after a backcountry trip where, in the middle of the night, a tweaker walked out of the woods and curled up at our campsite. She had walked 2 hours up a remote road and saw our camp fire. I had a pocket knife, and felt very vulnerable, and while it was a non issue, I spent all night wondering if any of her pals would join up and decide I was an easy mark out in the woods. Next week I was getting my permit. While I don’t use it except for purchases and trips to the range, it’s nice to have available.
I’ve rarely felt the desire or need to carry around town and I tend to avoid situations which I would ever be tempted to rely on a weapon. Our company won’t allow weapons on site, even if they are locked in a trunk, so that resolves Mon - Fri.
I got the CCW after a backcountry trip where, in the middle of the night, a tweaker walked out of the woods and curled up at our campsite. She had walked 2 hours up a remote road and saw our camp fire. I had a pocket knife, and felt very vulnerable, and while it was a non issue, I spent all night wondering if any of her pals would join up and decide I was an easy mark out in the woods. Next week I was getting my permit. While I don’t use it except for purchases and trips to the range, it’s nice to have available.
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