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In reply to the discussion: This message was self-deleted by its author [View all]MH1
(18,779 posts)11. It might bother me a little, depending on other factors, but
generally speaking, it wouldn't annoy me nearly as much as if you or anyone with you were smoking a cigarette. (If you are doing both I will just get away from you as fast as I can, preferably in the upwind direction.)
Not a fan of guns and don't see why anyone would carry one in most places, especially places frequented by other people. Back country would be a different story. If I'm traipsing around an area where I'm not really expecting to see other humans, and do happen to come across one and that one is armed, I'm more likely to just be jealous and wonder if I should pack that next time instead of bear spray.
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I have hiked/packed in Colorado/WY all my life with nothing more than bear-sized pepper spray,
hlthe2b
Mar 2016
#19
Carry a rifle, and if hunting is permitted in the area, nobody will even notice.
leveymg
Mar 2016
#27
As I said, if you're in or near an area where hunting is permitted, carry a rifle
leveymg
Mar 2016
#31
I think that a well disiplined solid citizen Open Carring in a reasonalbe situation is a good ...
mackdaddy
Mar 2016
#35
Anyone who has hiked outside of Central Park has encountered guns in the woods.
NutmegYankee
Mar 2016
#40