Hello. Some of the old hardcorehikers group are going to do big iron on sunday. The hike is like 6,000 gain, 12 or 15 miles or so, steep and slidy in spots, it...
Thanks Giving weekend met John, Sooz, Kathy, Dave, Rebecca, Tom and Rick in Death Valley at Lost Burro Gap. We Hiked up Perdido Canyon in the Cottonwood...
Allen, Sooz, Steve and I did the hike to Martinez yesterday. It was a long day, but nice and clear and the views from the top were great. On the way up we got...
Three of us from Riverside parked one car at the bottom of the Mt Baldy ski lift and one car at Icehouse Canyon. We left the Icehouse Canyon parking lot at 8...
I've recently aquired a handgun for personal protection in remote areas; namely the desert. This was a decision I did not take lightly. I had a few encounters...
In what county do you live or have a business office and what is your occupation? Many public lands are federal property and federal rules apply and specific...
Rob, Most of us who have been backpacking or hiking in the fall have encountered hunters who carry, in addition to their rifles, sidearms. (Not sure why they...
I believe one of the many applicable gun laws states that hunters (and hikers) in national forests are allowed to carry loaded handgun during official hunting...
As you say, depends on the sidearm. Some pistols have more punch than some rifles. A 50 caliber Desert Eagle, a 44 Magnum Ruger, or a 10mm S&W will stop...
Hello all, I agree with Elmer only about the location on where you plan to take your trip. This is an issue of JURISDICTION, thus the codes and laws of that...
I don't disagree even with the indication of disagreement with what I said. As to whether federal law supersedes state law, no issue there. The Supremacy...
Hmmm......... At times, I've carried a small semi auto pistol with me while in remote areas or areas that made me feel a tad uncomfy. It would seem to me that...
Got that right. If you aren't mentally prepared to kill, don't carry a gun. The only time I drew on anyone, at the corner of First and Broadway at 10pm...
I have done a lot of hiking with my wife and kids Rob but never felt the need for a weapon while backpacking. Yes, there were some strange encounters but...
Once I was solo backpacking on the High Sierra Trail, near Mehrten Creek. I ran into a church group from some LA suburb, led by a couple of off-duty police....
This obviously is going to bring out a ton of responses. I have hiked and run through many interesting areas. From a perspective of wild animals the need for a...
Rob, I completely understand your dilemma. As an avid southern Californian hiker and shooting enthusiast that has worked in the hunting/firearms industry for...
As a purely practical matter, I question whether carrying a firearm while hiking is worth it. I own a 357 mag S&W, 6 inch barrel. It is far too heavy to...
Wow, lots of good feedback. Thank you Gentlemen for your input. Possessing a firearm is a serious matter. Like I said at the beginning, I did not make this...
I know exactly what you are feeling Rob...been there, done that! Those areas can be spooky but are such great places to explore that they are hard to resist....
Nice pics Kathy, Looks like typically sunny and warm Southern Cal weather there. Here, tons of snow in the mountains and pretty comfortable temp wise, other...
Great pics Joe. We have the glaciers to hike up here, but I do miss the low desert hiking into the slot canyons. So how are things going. As I replied back...
I prefer to hike with a UDAP "jogger fogger" pepper spray can in a side pocket. This is my last ditch defense, one that requires no permit and no extreme care...
I think we've moved on to pepper spray for the next 40 posts. ... From: Lloyd Bittner To: socalhikers@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 11:23...
Last post on this subject. I have my answer ... I just had a very nice chat with a BLM Ranger from the South Coast/Riverside field office. She told me that as...
FYI only and not intended to generate a ton of posts, but... Some may consider pepper spray (Oleoresin Capsicum) as a good alternative weapon - completely your...
... via genetics about 14% of the human population is not effected by OC spray. This excludes the fact that those under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or...
... defense<< Make sure you know which way the wind is blowing when you fire that thing off. Otherwise it will be you who has the biggest surprise. ... that ...
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