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RE: [at-l] Itinerary/Safety
Jim Said:
>One more thing - guns ARE illegal in the Shenandoah. And
>carrying one is NOT advisable.
>As for the "DMZ" - it's a myth that's been perpetrated on
>thruhikers for too many years. The area that people were
>calling the "DMZ" last year wasn't even the same area that
>was the "DMZ" in 92. Misinformation is a wonderful thing,
>isn't it?
>
>Anyway - once again I've said more than I intended, so I think
>I'll go back to work. We'll see some of you on the 25th.
>Walk softly,
>Jim
Well Jim,
Guns are illegal on probably most parts of the Trail, especially
concealed however, who exactly is going to come to your aid when 3
drunk rednecks are sitting in a shelter with loaded weapons? Mr. Police
Man? Grab your trusy cell-phone and give 'em a call, I'm sure they'll
be there toot sweet! I don't think so. I certainly don't believe that
guns are the answer all the time and probably not even most of the time.
Often they can actually make a bad situation worse. Talk your way out,
leave the area, but as a last resort in life or death situations I can't
see a better solution. I welcome comments from the group.
Dean
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