Re: [Paddlewise] Guns? When and Where?

I paddle mostly in the Everglades and firearms are not allowed anywhere in
the park.  No threats of giant bears or other dangerous animals have made me
even think of owning a gun for the purpose of protection against them.  It
helps that there are no  bears in the park and that the racoons are just
annoying but harmless.  However, many times I have had to share a site with
a group of drunk, loud ornery fishermen and have been a bit afraid of one of
them getting a bit too close to my tent site.  So...I now carry a 12 gauge
flare pistol with me on board the kayak and take it into the tent at night
if I feel uncomfortable with the "crowd" at the camp site.  I think a flare
gun would sufficiently scare someone away and it is perfectly legal to carry
as part of your safety gear.


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