I'm actually more worried that I'll get a case of appendicitis than bears or bad people in the backcountry <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> You die without immediate medical attention from appendicitis <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> but you can utilize other means at your disposal for dealing with ornery 2 legged critters in the backcountry, as opposed to carrying the weight of a gun. I generally forgo the carrying of weapons on what to me is a pleasurable outing that I plan in advance <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />

Thanks for your Service MattAK, give me a PM if things get funky for you <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />