Who cares what the ATC thinks? It's not their call! Do what you feel comfortable with. Consider these facts. 1. You most likely won't use it and the weight will become a burden. 2. If you do need it, you will most likely be miles from any official help. 3. If you do need it, it will most likely be for protection from two legged predators, not four. Finally, have fun!
Thanks for responding. I most likely will never use my weapon. Does that mean I should never carry it? My CCW instructor, and many others who know a lot more about guns than I do, advocate always carrying within legal limits. As in all situations, if I thought there was going to be trouble, I would not go. Besides, I cannot even begin to imagine the guilt I would feel if something happened to my new bride because I decided not to bring my gun.
My conceal weapon ways about as much as a pair of hiking boots. Weight will not be an issue.
I belong to several trail clubs - local, state, regional, and national.
Most are sophisticated enough to stay out of gun debates. They define their mission in such a way that firearms are irrelevant. But every so often, an anti-gun member will get elevated to a directorship position and propose an inane anti-gun or anti-hunting proposition.
I'll bet most ATC members would say "I don't care if people carry firearms on the trail, I want to hike, not engage in political discourse while on the trail..."
Who cares what the ATC thinks? It's not their call! Do what you feel comfortable with. Consider these facts. 1. You most likely won't use it and the weight will become a burden. 2. If you do need it, you will most likely be miles from any official help. 3. If you do need it, it will most likely be for protection from two legged predators, not four. Finally, have fun!
ATC strongly discourages hikers from carrying firearms: Most experienced A.T. hikers consider them impractical and unnecessary, and encountering an armed stranger makes many people uncomfortable.
the libertard fruits and nuts are only offering their opinion which means nothing legally, bring your gun carry it how you want as long as it is legal and that is thatJust read this BS on their website...
ATC strongly discourages hikers from carrying firearms: Most experienced A.T. hikers consider them impractical and unnecessary, and encountering an armed stranger makes many people uncomfortable.
I am going to Smokey Mountain National Park next month for my honeymoon, and I plan to hike part of the trail. My Ohio CCW is honored in North Carolina, so why should I choose not to protect myself and my new wife from bear, wolf, poisonous snakes, and criminals? The whole point of CONCEALED is so people don't feel "uncomfortable".
What say you?
Who cares what the ATC thinks? It's not their call! Do what you feel comfortable with. Consider these facts. 1. You most likely won't use it and the weight will become a burden. 2. If you do need it, you will most likely be miles from any official help. 3. If you do need it, it will most likely be for protection from two legged predators, not four. Finally, have fun!
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