How safe are you when boondocking

exhaustipated wrote:
My wife and I have never boondocked before, nor have we ever spent the night in a Walmart parking lot. We have always stayed in campgrounds or RV parks where we know we will be safe. We our considering taking a cross country trip next year and was wondering just how safe it is to boondock in case we stumble onto a remote area that we would like to spend some time at. Do you folks out there carry a handgun with you when you boondock for protection and security reasons if and when you feel threatened? I would like some feedback on this before we head out.

if its legal to do so Id would definitely recomend it,
Way out in the outback a rifle or a shotgun is more practical imo as you may encounter some dangerous wildlife such as bears or cougars etc,,
Also having a dog might be even better as they can smell the danger long before people see it,,