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I always carry a staff, as a walking stick and for poking. They don't call me 'OldPhysics' fer nuthin'.
When I'm in true wilderness, I also carry a firearm. It's irresponsible not to -- particularly when I'm with others who need protection.
What kind? Each person has his/her favorite. I'm well-trained with automatic pistols (.45/.44 Mag/.40, etc.) and a number of rifles and shotguns (which are easy to learn). But I'll at least lug a high-caliber pistol with suitable ammunition (often the .44 Magnum in stainless).
Never had to shoot a bear. I have had to scare off some lesser predators (big cats, etc.)...and I've shot the occasional rattler.
EDIT: Oh, as this is BF I have to say -- I always carry at least one fixed blade and a good axe/hatchet. I just don't think of them as self-defense tools.
When I'm in true wilderness, I also carry a firearm. It's irresponsible not to -- particularly when I'm with others who need protection.
What kind? Each person has his/her favorite. I'm well-trained with automatic pistols (.45/.44 Mag/.40, etc.) and a number of rifles and shotguns (which are easy to learn). But I'll at least lug a high-caliber pistol with suitable ammunition (often the .44 Magnum in stainless).
Never had to shoot a bear. I have had to scare off some lesser predators (big cats, etc.)...and I've shot the occasional rattler.
EDIT: Oh, as this is BF I have to say -- I always carry at least one fixed blade and a good axe/hatchet. I just don't think of them as self-defense tools.