>>791594this deserves a (you)
>>791577"Situational Awareness". It's a good thing to know what/who's around you.
Also, "Leave yourself an out". On my moto, that typically means parking/stopping where if something happens I can dump the clutch and go forward, and not have to navigate around an object (rock, another vehicle, etc). On the sled, that's knowing my surroundings and parking where I can just go forward, not have to turn around to get out of hazardous terrain (usually an avalanche slope).
>>791733>pepper sprayGreat option for those that don't want to carry a firearm. (I carry both...)
Human defense... in a small subcompact, 380/9mm. Compact or larger, 9mm, 10mm (would be my personal preference), 40S&W (what I carry since it's more available than 10mm), 45... much bigger than that you deal with limited capacity and controllability IMO. For bear defense, a 45 is the absolute smallest I'd go.
Anything suitable for a human is probably fine against "small game" too.
22 is worthless as self-defense. >muh stoppan powah
Shoot before you buy. Carry something you're comfortable with and confident using. Get some training and know the laws if you choose to carry a firearm.
