canonedogs:
as an ex-criminal investigator having worked in extremely rural eastern oregon, i've learned there are some very nasty folks walking our streets and even our most remote back county. in fact, way more of them than i ever first imagined.
i wish i saw the world through rose colored glasses, but i don't.
everyone has to decide for themselves how they wish to live, then go for it!
and thnx for the very kind gear/photo comments.
It only takes one bad guy in the wrong place at the wrong time to ruin your day.
However, were it legal for law abiding citizens in my state to carry a firearm for self protection, I would be inclined to carry something more substantial than a 32. But I agree with the general idea. A firearm, a light, and a knife.
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Warning - I am not an expert on anything having to do with this forum, but that won't stop me from saying what I think.

Bob