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Protecting Yourself Hiking
Dennis CTB,
I would never recommend that a woman hike alone. And men should prepare themselves for a life in the wild when hiking. Unfortunately, it's not "just a walk in the park".
Though homicides do take place, the most common cause of death, when hiking, is getting lost and being overcome by the elements.
A dependable sidearm is just one of many tools a hiker should have available to him. A good map, a compass, fire-starting equipment, first aid kit, (as well as the skills to use these things)a hatchet, knife, mirror, and rain gear, are just as important.
I prefer to carry a simple revolver, chambered in .45 Colt, when camping or hiking. They are always dependable, simple to clean, and they won't freeze shut when wet and cold. Stainless is better than blued steel, but any revolver is preferred over a semi-auto gun.
Joel
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Yooperpete,
Many thanks.
I have a semi-auto Springfield 1911 in .45 ACP for home defense. The thing is always dry, and I can disassemble and clean it while I have other firearms at the ready.
Disassembling a semi-auto in the wild can be quite a chore, especially when wet, cold, and while wearing gloves. Revolvers are so much easier to maintain in the wild, due to the fact that no disassembly is required.
Revolvers also come in calibers that are much more powerful than those available in the semi-auto guns.
Regardless....homocides are very infrequent. The biggest danger hikers face is injury, or getting lost. Even in these cases, a firearm can be a life-saver....if for no other reason than as a signaling device.
Three rounds, fired one minute apart, is the international signal for SOS. (This doesn't help much, if the people who hear the shots have never been made aware of the international distress signals.)
Joel
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Dennis CTB,
Do any of you go hiking unarmed? -- Dennis CTB
Heck, I don't even go shopping while unarmed. I've had a concealed weapon permit for a number of years now.
We had a gas station attendant get his head blown off by a young kid, armed with a 12 gauge shotgun. Why? The station attendant refused to sell him cigarettes, so the kid came back to settle the argument. The station attendant lost the argument.
I vowed to myself that should I ever be in a position to lend a helping hand, I would. From that day forward, I've carried a concealed weapon on me.
The station attendant was a very good friend of mine. He left behind a wife and two children, both under the age of 3. He was a very good man. If ever I am in a position to prevent such a crime, I'll do my very best to help save an innocent life.
Joel
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Just an interesting bit of information to add to this discussion.
The other night on the local news, there was a law enforcement officer on who was doing a public service announcement.
The Concealed Carry Weapons course is scheduled for the third Tuesday of each month, in the basement of the County Courthouse. Price is 25 dollars.
Original applicants must take first take a test. If the test is passed, they must then go through fingerprinting, background check, and a photo session. The 25 dollar fee includes only the testing process. The background check, photo, fingerprinting, etc....runs approximately 50 dollars extra.
For those who renew their CCW permits, only a 25 dollar fee is required. The permit is good for three years.
5861 North Dakotans currently have Concealed Carry Weapons permits. This is approximately 1% of the total State population.
North Dakota is a SHALL ISSUE State. This means that any applicant who meets the requirements of the test and background check, MUST be issued a concealed weapons permit. Our county law enforcement officials do not have the authority to pick and choose from among the applicants, as is the case in many other States.
Joel
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