[pct-l] guns on the trail

[Tortoise]

what exactly is a "storm whistle"?
I've carried a metal whistle (heavier and less likely to break than 
plastic).

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Tortoise

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Trail Pygmy wrote:
> Whoever suggested guns on the trail does not know what they're talking 
> about. Guns are assult weapons. Totally useless for self defense. If you 
> have time to pull out a gun you have time to turn and walk or run. Guns are 
> heavy, illegal on the trail and the loud bang noise they make will wake up 
> the other campers... try using a STORM WHISLE. They're also good for 
> emergencies such as getting lost or breaking a leg.
> 
> "Live by the sword, die by the sword."
> 
> aloha, Pygmy
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