firearm question

hummingbirds wrote:
Will begin traveling this summer, finally retired, and healthy!!
This is a GENERAL question.....
I prefer to travel weapon free, but feel it wise to ask the experienced rv'ers and campers......have you ever had a situation when traveling that caused you to need or potentially need your weapon to protect yourself?? Some yes or no, might help us with this decision.

Not while camping or on the road with an RV.....yet! However, in 66 years of life, have saved 2 persons from likely death (outnumbered 4 armed on 2 unarmed), and have had, though not used several times.....it was very comforting! Also, camping and living in bear (grizzly) and mountain lion country.....again comforting while on a hike or out and about.

“You” have to determine your comfort level and proficiency with a firearm! This is a very personal decision.... the use of a firearm to defend yourself or another person, potentially taking the life of another human being. Taking a life, even if 100% justified....is a very tough thing to live with! Also, if you hesitate when the firearm’s use is completely justified, you may arm the assailant, thereby putting you at greater risk. If you do not or cannot develope the proper mindset....
your probably better off “not” having a firearm. Ownership and use requires much soul searching!