We're planning on making the trip with our 2010 Camaro SS (getting built this week, I hope!). One of the classes I teach is on Risk Management and I'm like most folks (I think...) in that most times I don't feel the 'need' to carry a weapon....except one period where I worked nights and closed the shop (that was next to a 'shady' side of town) by myself at 0400....and those times when I'm out in the woods, then it's a .44 magnum, .375 H&H rifle or a 12 gauge shotgun, depending on my particular preference of the day. Back to Risk Management; during my research, I've learned that many people do not assess risk very well at all, depending on their individual experiences and knowledge. Those that learn all they can about bears (or snakes, or society, or driving fast, or.... etc.) often understand the risk much better than those who simply let paranoia or ignorance make their decisions for them. Do I think I'll be mugged by some doped up maniac on my trip? Heck no! But, acknowledging society's issues lets me be prepared rather than running around fat dumb and happy, then wondering what happened....because bad things only happen to the 'other guy'...right?? I'll avoid trouble whenever/wherever I can and I'm the first guy to start running away....don't chase me though, 'cause the last lesson you'll learn is how well I shoot.
