Posted on 03/13/2010 3:24:18 PM PST by george76
We recently looked at the growing threat posed by the presence of violent drug gangs on pubplic land, such as national parks, and the wisdom of no longer mandating that park visitors be rendered unable to defend themselves from that danger.
While the greatest threat of violence is undoubtedly posed by rogue humans, a recent tragedy reminds us that sometimes, lethal danger walks on four legs.
we were constantly told that wild places like national parks are "oases of peace in a violent society," and thus having a means of self-defense in such places is unnecessary.
Some of our national parks contain quite a lot of wolves, and "the extremely low risks" would be of cold comfort while being torn apart when one does find oneself on the wrong end of that low risk.
Here in Missouri and Illinois, of course, wolves aren't a factor. Missouri does have, on the other hand, quite a lot of coyotes, like the ones that killed young Canadian folksinger Taylor Mitchell.
With a firearm, enough training and practice to gain proficiency, and the will to resist and prevail, a visitor to our national parks can protect herself from any assailants, whether on two legs or four.
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I bet the wolves were there because of federal meddling too.
Let 500 wolves loose in Central Park, and forbid New Yorkers to “harrass” them in any way.
Wolves, bears and other wild animals in National Parks are not cuddly, fuzzy animals as many think. They are wild animals and natural born killers. Having just a bit of protection, especially when hiking in dangerous areas, and why would one do that, of national parks is a good thing. 44 Mag. side arm should do the trick!
Hippies, the other white meat.
I think people are pretty stupid. If you want some wilderness left (and some of us do) understand what that means - that there are wild creatures. I used to go kayaking up near the arctic circle, and brought along a high powered rifle. Did see polar bears, but none bothered me... perhaps sensed my confidence that I would survive any encounter...
The jogger took a risk. The wolves were perfectly justified. Don’t job alone in a wild park.
But why? The wolves didn’t have guns.
Had an interesting conversation with someone against hunting last week. They weren’t anti-hunter. Just against primarily trophy hunting really as the conversation went on.
Anyways, I brought up wolves because I said I won’t hunt wolves personally because I won’t eat them.
She said “the wolves we have now don’t belong here”.
.38 +P 129 grain HYDRA_SHOK JHP
44mag is to much weight for me to carry, I carry (illegally) a 15 shot .40sw in a fanny pack that will stop most two and four legged critters. (would ten 180gr/1000fps slugs stop a griz???) The sad part is I have to carry it concealed as open carry (quick access) would get me jailed.
I would gladly carry a 12ga pump instead, but liberal park rangers would freak! I have stood talking to these folks with my .40 in my pack wondering what they would say if they knew.
ps, I do have a local ccw, but how it works in state/federal parks, ????
Don't ask,,, don't tell, its worked for me.
I live in Wyoming where the wolves were introduced and are protected more than humans, and you know what, the wolfers are terrified someone might kill those wolves.
Stupid rule were meant to be broken.
ONLY a fool would “Obey” a law that was not in his/her best interest.
Hah! The rats in New York City are big enough to eat all those wolves.
What's red and orange and looks good on hippies?
Fire
I read in another story that the jogger had just moved to Alaska a year ago from Pennsylvania. She obviously did not understand the risks associated with jogging alone and unarmed in her new environment.
anyone that ventures into any remote area without protection is a fool and any one that listens to someone who tells them they don’t have a right to defend themselves is a bigger fool.
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