I have to agree with carrying a rifle vs.a pistol. The pistol is really only good at close range or getting someone off of you. But with a rifle, you can pick and hit your target . Say both you and the other person were equally decient shots, at 20 paces,60ft, you could each take aim and fire in a reasonably quick time. The rifle shot will hit it's mark the majority of the time. Now if you had a fully automatic weapon with a decent barrel length, you may have the advantage. But chances are if you can obtain one so can the locals. I would get the Help out myself. Doesn't sound like a great place to be. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />