Everyone has their own opinion on this and mine is just one other. Situational awareness is No. 1, if you don't like how your surroundings look or feel then move on. I would keep on hand bear spray, not unusual for people to have that in their campers (even if you are not a hiker). Firearms are not the answer for some people, for what ever their reasons. I carry mine everywhere I legally can. I consider it to be 2 lbs. of insurance and I hope to never need to use it. There are no guarantees in life no matter what you do so go travel and enjoy it. Life is too short to not do what you want to do.