Why you should be armed in the woods/wilderness

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A man cannot call himself peaceful if he is not capable of violence. If he's not capable of violence he isn't peaceful, he is harmless. There is a distinct difference.

Fate whispers to the warrior "You cannot weather this storm". The warrior replies, "I am the storm".
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David wrote: Mon Mar 30, 2020 10:31 pm
Nice video. I think one of the main take aways

The attacker has the advantage ... they choose, when, where and how to attack. Instead of a direct attack, he could have left and snuck up on them.

The campers were vulnerable to attack ... no way to avoid it unless they camp with security guards.

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Dave is (was) a security guard!
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aerynsun wrote: Tue Mar 31, 2020 10:49 am The campers were vulnerable to attack ... no way to avoid it unless they camp with security guards.
Situational awareness and presenting a target that is willing to fight back could help avoid a situation. Bad guys don't often want a victim that fights back. Of course, there are those that will attack regardless because they are intent on doing evil. But at least it could be mitigated with awareness and a willingness to meet force with force.
A man cannot call himself peaceful if he is not capable of violence. If he's not capable of violence he isn't peaceful, he is harmless. There is a distinct difference.

Fate whispers to the warrior "You cannot weather this storm". The warrior replies, "I am the storm".
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This is your life we are discussing. What would you rather have in your hands when a 1,200-pound brown bear is directing his anger ­issues at you? ––Bryce M. Towsley
https://www.outdoorlife.com/bear-defens ... 0mm-autos/
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A man cannot call himself peaceful if he is not capable of violence. If he's not capable of violence he isn't peaceful, he is harmless. There is a distinct difference.

Fate whispers to the warrior "You cannot weather this storm". The warrior replies, "I am the storm".
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Author of the video speaks of several bear attacks/deaths at the time of the video (Alaska).

A man cannot call himself peaceful if he is not capable of violence. If he's not capable of violence he isn't peaceful, he is harmless. There is a distinct difference.

Fate whispers to the warrior "You cannot weather this storm". The warrior replies, "I am the storm".
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Not that I would really need it for my A.O. (for the most part), I'm thinking that my next acquisition need to be a Glock 21 and then the parts to convert it over to 10mm. The 10mm is one caliber I've never owned and I'd like to get back into 45acp 'just because' so this would fill both niches.
A man cannot call himself peaceful if he is not capable of violence. If he's not capable of violence he isn't peaceful, he is harmless. There is a distinct difference.

Fate whispers to the warrior "You cannot weather this storm". The warrior replies, "I am the storm".
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David wrote: Sat May 09, 2020 12:59 pm Not that I would really need it for my A.O. (for the most part), I'm thinking that my next acquisition need to be a Glock 21 and then the parts to convert it over to 10mm. The 10mm is one caliber I've never owned and I'd like to get back into 45acp 'just because' so this would fill both niches.
Or just buy heavier springs and make your 21 into a 45 Super. Although ammo is expensive you can reload it using regular 45 acp dies and bullets. Starline makes the brass.
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