[pct-l] Safety on the trail

[Bob Bankhead]

Hey Doc;

Lighter still - carry only a single bullet (large caliber, hollow-point; the
nastier-looking the better). When feeling threatened, hold the bullet
between thumb and forefinger of one hand, point it at the bad guy, and hold
a titanium tent stake (pointy end towards the primer cap of the bullet) and
tell them to back off or you'll force the two together.

At least half of this system is multi-use so it fits with the true UL
philosophy. The jury is still out regarding its applicability to SUL.

Wandering Bob

-----Original Message-----
From: Bob [mailto:bobandshell97 at verizon.net] 
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2013 9:38 AM
To: 'Bob Bankhead'; pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: RE: [pct-l] Safety on the trail

Following along Wandering Bob's excellent line of reasoning, it hadn't
occurred to me until now that carrying a small, light Saturday Night
Special, sans bullets to save weight, would be great for brandishing at
hikers to force them to relinquish their food or, better, their water during
the first 700 miles.  Not having to carry extra water would more than make
up for the weight of a small pistol.  It was the screwdriver "to punch holes
in tires or people", Bob, that promoted that fine thought.    Damn, I just
bit the tongue in my cheek.

Dr Bob