[pct-l] Carrying weapons

[chiefcowboy at verizon.net]

Reinhold,

I think you've made a serious mistake, which you almost never do.  If she 
used the flamethrower on Switchback's "bullseye" fire would not be the 
concern.  The resulting gaseous explosion would probably knock pine cones 
from trees for miles around.  You have take into consideration the 
collateral damage that the "widowmakers" from Coulter Pine Trees if they 
fall on innocent hikers.

Sorry to make this criticism but just couldn't resist.  You err so seldom, 
unlike Switchback.

Burning Daylight.

-----Original Message----- 
From: Reinhold Metzger
Sent: Friday, November 11, 2011 12:28 PM
To: pct-l at backcountry.net ; Hiker97 at aol.com
Subject: [pct-l] Carrying weapons

Kellie wrote:
Hi all,   I'm a single female hiking the PCT in 2012 and have had a few
folks recommend I carry a weapon (mainly, a gun). I'm opposed to this,
but want to get the opinion of other hikers.   Would you or do you carry
a weapon?
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Reinhold responds:
Kellie, a little gun will not stop a grizz or lion....you need something
with more stopping power.

A  ''BAZOOKA''  is much more effective against bears or grizzlies.

Another option, with much stopping power, is a front loading ''CANNON''.
Bring at least 10 cannon balls and a large sack of black powder.
Keep the cannon loaded at all times and matches at the ready.

Now, with a  ''FLAME THROWER''  you will have the most feared infantry
weapon at your disposal.
Nobody, and I mean nobody, including bears or Switchback want to get hit
by a flame thrower.
The other good thing about the flame thrower....you will not need to
carry a stove, fuel, or pots and pans because the flame thrower will
instantly BBQ anything you hit.
You may, however, want to carry a five gallon fire extinguisher to
extinguish any forest fires you might accidentally start.

So, if you see Switchback running through the bushes with his rear end
on fire, you will know you hit the
"BULLS EYE''.
Although, Switchback is hard to miss, he has a rather good
sized...aahh...uuhh...''BULLS EYE''.

JMT Reinhold
The weapons expert

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