[pct-l] Illegal Contacts

[judsonb at internetcds.com (Judson Brown)]

hell, no- somebody assaults or threatens your person, you have a right to
defend yourself- it's not like you're hiking in cammos, smoking, and
shooting at wildlife

-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces@mailman.backcountry.net
[mailto:pct-l-bounces@mailman.backcountry.net]On Behalf Of Eric Yakel
Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2004 5:17 PM
To: pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] Illegal Contacts


After working in Law Enforcement for the past 16 years and knowing several
people who work the Border Patrol in the Campo area, I can say this is not
HIGHLY unusual.  I was informed that about 10 groups of hikers and several
motorists a year are robbed in this area every year.  I hate to do it, but I
might be carrying my small off-duty revolver when I thru hike the trail in
2005.  I think I might carry it till I get to my house at mile 125.  I won't
charge for security of anyone who wants to start with me also...  Mountain
Goat has already signed up.
      Just curious.....   What do you folks think of this idea.  Have I
labeled myself to much of a redneck?
                                  Eric Yakel
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