Boondocking safety
Being from the south and traveling often "out west", I'm somewhat sceptical of boondocking in out-of-way places even though I really love the idea of being alone, and many sites are awesome. Have any...
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Eurocamper wrote:captnjack wrote:
Carrying a gun for defense is one thing. Carrying a gun while confronting total strangers is another thing entirely. What if the guy in the car saw your husband approaching and thought he was the one in danger? Things could go south for all concerned in a hurry.
Many people out West have concealed carry permits and would consider it prudent to be armed in a such a situation. The guy in the car probably wasn't even aware that her husband had a gun.
I would assume the reason for carrying is to protect yourself from potential deadly force on the part of another. If he truly felt that was a possibility, why carry it concealed. The guys in the car, assuming they were intent on harming him, could have shot him or run him over on his approach to the vehicle. The gun could very well have been useless to him. Of course, if he carried it visible in his hand he may have precipitated violence on the part of the men in the car.
Wouldn't it be more prudent to remain in RV and use the gun only to protect life or property?
