Do you feel the need to have a weapon when camping

[Lynnrb]

Assuming the goal of the bad guys is to keep you from camping.

I do not understand why my statement seem so provocative. It does not mean I don't carry a gun, it doesn't stop me from camping. It is just a exercise prudent judgment. The effect of this is for me to find spots as far away from civilization as I can.

 

[MOguy]

Just like insurance, the added protection of being able to protect yourself is nice. I have extra insurance because I have allot to loose. I carry other protection because I have allot to loose. When I was young and single I also used added protection so I would have things that required my protection or to not get stuck things that could hurt me.

I have had jobs where I needed to wear PPE (personal protective equipment) to protect myself.

Protection is a good thing, don't leave home without it.

 

[Lynnrb]

Just like insurance, the added protection of being able to protect yourself is nice. I have extra insurance because I have allot to loose. I carry other protection because I have allot to use. When I was young and single I also used added protection so I would have things that required my protection or to not get stuck things that could hurt me.

I have had jobs where I needed to wear PPE (personal protective equipment) to protect myself.

Protection is a good thing, don't leave home without it.

Insurance does not stop one from getting hurt, attacked, bitten, lost or misunderstood.

 

[HARDTRAILZ]

Part of the experience for me is getting to see wild animals, in the wild, up close.

For me as well. I just choose to be prepared if they decide they do not want to be seen up close.

 

[MOguy]

Insurance does not stop one from getting hurt, attacked, bitten, lost or misunderstood.

It sure does:
Financially hurt
Assets attacked
Pocket book bitten
Money lost
???? Misunderstood

 

[HARDTRAILZ]

Insurance does not stop one from getting hurt, attacked, bitten, lost or misunderstood.

A firearm could though...

 

[OCD Overland]

I carry other protection because I have allot to use. When I was young and single I also used added protection so I would have things that required my protection or to not get stuck things that could hurt me.

Wut?

 

[Lynnrb]

It sure does:
Financially hurt
Assets attacked
Pocket book bitten
Money lost
???? Misunderstood

This sounds like an insurance salesman.

 

[MOguy]

Wut?

Allot to loose.

 

[OCD Overland]

Allot to loose.

Well, something's clearly loose.

 

[plainjaneFJC]

If I were going some where I thought I might need a gun, well I just would not go there.

That's the dilemma for a lot of people. You never know when, hence the boy scout motto. I get it a personal decision you don't want to carry a gun. No problem.

 

[MojaveKJ]

Assuming the goal of the bad guys is to keep you from camping.

What? No. Be rational.


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[OCD Overland]

If I were going some where I thought I might need a gun, well I just would not go there.

And the bad guys win by default with that outlook.

Assuming the goal of the bad guys is to keep you from camping.

What? No. Be rational.

Such lolz.

 

[rnArmy]

Do you feel the need to have a weapon when camping?
Generally... yes. If I'm with a group I probably won't have it on me when at camp (it will be in the Jeep). But I want at least to have it available close-by. Will probably have both a handgun and a rifle within easy reach at least inside the vehicle. You never know what or who might show up at camp uninvited. Also depends if you're in the middle-of-nowhere camping vs. camping at a KOA campground (I've done both).
If I'm going hiking with my wife and daughter - I'll definitely be carrying something concealed (probably an XDs 45 cal). And there's a good chance my wife (and possibly daughter) will be carrying something too.
If I'm out Jeeping with a group just for the day... most likely not.

 

[Every Miles A Memory]

99% of the time you're not carrying a gun while camping due to bad guys

Bears or other large predators are my main concern while camping