>>798474I live in the PNW, and have never taken a gun into the woods if I'm going on a hike. There is no need to bring a gun into the woods for protection here. Bears are pussies, and as long as you hike during the day time, you probably won't see any cougars. The only time I bring a gun /out/ is when I'm going hunting. That and bring a handgun if you are going /out/ to where there is a moose population. Moose will fuck you up.
