Re: [at-l] Strange encounter on the A.T. and the "Gathering"

[Tom Fort <tjfort@netdoor.com>]

i realize that this is strange occurance.  but, PLEASE realize that a lot of law
abiding, tax paying citizans carry firearms.  me included.  and you would  never
know it.  i am well trained on its use.  I in no way would ever hurt some one.
and pray to god that i never be faced with even the decision to use it.
however, i refuse to be a victim to any criminal.  just read last weeks posts
about the crazy murderer 10 yrs ago.

t.


Linda Benschop wrote:

> I always have felt safe when I was hiking.  Now I think I will think a bit
> more after reading these posts.  There was one time I was scared...when I
> was hiking a couple of years ago...and I cannot remember which shelter but
> it was in either Ga. or N.C.. A middle aged couple came to the shelter and
> she was toting a rifle and he had a bag with a couple of six packs.  Neither
> of them had any hiking gear.  I asked her why she carried the rifle and she
> answered "Just in case something needs killing".  I had just hurt my knee
> and there was no way I could hike at that time.  I just prayed a lot and
> they left after about an hour.  But it was anything but a pleasant
> experience and I didn't sleep very well that night!

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