I carry bear spray, anyway, every time I hike. It would be as effective on human attackers as on bears, I suppose. At least it would buy me some time. That said, those new titanium revolvers sound uselful [and ultralight!] <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Would I kill someone who was out to attack me? You betcha! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />