[at-l] Guns and Snakes aand Bears and Knives

[rickboudrie@hotmail.com (rick boudrie)]

Shane--

In this gun discussion I think a couple things have been overlooked.  First 
off, If I am not mistaken, you have indicated that one reason you carry is 
to dispatch poisonous snakes.  To my way of thinking, that is a bad reason 
to carry and shows poor judgement most anywhere.  On the AT is would be 
simply unacceptable.

You also indicated that you were required to shoot an alligator to save your 
life.  Must be a hell of a story there.  And you know, I can envision good 
reason to shoot one.  Still, when that story is placed in the context of 
your willingness to dispatch poisionous snakes it gives me reason for pause.

Whats more, you seem to imply that insuring your ability to shooting a black 
bear on the AT is realistic means of protection.  Perhaps.  But you know, 
considering your experience with snake and gator, I have got to say that I 
dont want to be within 100 yards when a bear sniffs around your tent on the 
AT.

Now, the fact that you have a 14" Tonto has save your life a number of times 
(as you say), may be a tribute to your adventerous spirt and lifestyle.  
Still, I will admit to being a bit of a wus at times.  With incomplete 
information (I don't know you) seeing that knife with its squared off blade 
and look of a samarai sword and perhaps a few shells scattered about a 
shelter floor will not give me comfort, but place me ill at ease, and likely 
inspire me to move along.

In any case, thats an honest perception of how one East Coast conservative 
sees things, and it has nothing to do with the second ammendment.   Since I 
don't know you, this is not meant to be a personal attack, rather its just 
my reaction to what I have read.

With the exception of shooting snakes, that is.  You got to stop doing that, 
Shane!!!!

Rick Boudrie




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