tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post5088416124946586089..comments2024-03-11T03:11:57.221-04:00Comments on R Sanity RV Adventures: RV Protection - Guns?Paul and Marti Dahlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-49466096970453495652011-02-06T19:40:34.760-05:002011-02-06T19:40:34.760-05:00Yup.. I agree with your viewpoints too. And that ...Yup.. I agree with your viewpoints too. And that is a sobering thought about how many trained skilled police officers are shot or die by their own gun, from it being taken away. How could an untrained person even compare to try to maintain their gun in that situation?<br /><br />I grew up around guns, and respect them, but do not own one. <br /><br />We do keep bear spray, wasp spray (good for 20 feet from a nearby RV window out onto an intruder trying to break into a rig) and pepper spray in my purse. <br /><br />We take bear spray on walks with our dogs, even if we need to use it to ward off a stray dog attack.<br /><br />One of our best defenses is while inside the rig, a flick of switches surrounds our rig in blazing flood lights on all four sides, and a huge dual air horn can wake the dead to alert danger.<br /><br />And a night time hint, retract your RV steps when you are in for the night, keeps possible intruders just 2 or 3 feet lower than your door, unable to break the window and reach in for the lock.<br /><br />~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~<br />Karen and Steve <br />(Our Blog) RVing: Small House... BIG Backyard<br /> http://kareninthewoods-kareninthewoods.blogspot.com/KarenInTheWoodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05884478307015605168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-47558253965005581582011-02-06T17:29:23.592-05:002011-02-06T17:29:23.592-05:00I've come to agree with you. I had various wea...I've come to agree with you. I had various weapons for most of my life and came on the road with a hand gun. But after settling into the friendliness all around me and the problems in taking it across borders, I eventually sold it and now don't even feel the need to have pepper spray.<br />Regards,<br />FredFred Wishniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06202729882810916759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-17974781901481153792011-02-06T15:24:43.737-05:002011-02-06T15:24:43.737-05:00Because guns aren't allowed everywhere, we car...Because guns aren't allowed everywhere, we carry pepper spray and a stun baton.Patty & Davidhttp://shop.platinumsecurityproducts.com/Stun-Master-Flex-Stun-Baton-SM-FLEX.htmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-25817691633348287312011-02-05T20:57:28.593-05:002011-02-05T20:57:28.593-05:00to have a gun or not?..what a great question..here...to have a gun or not?..what a great question..here in British Columbia ..a can of wasp spray will do just as good a job as 'pepper spray'and it is legal to carry and will be ever ready!..unless the nozzle is clogged!..thanks for the thought rendering post!!Sue and Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11436889944386917688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-72854558600009062912011-02-05T19:50:12.867-05:002011-02-05T19:50:12.867-05:00Good entry Paul. One other main thing a person mus...Good entry Paul. One other main thing a person must have is the willingness to use the weapon. Working at a major gun retailer, I can not tell you how many guns are sold as personal pertection to people who have no business owning one (I know they would not use it or be too scared to). Pepper Spray? Inclosed Area?? but it is an option. My preference is a 20ga or 410ga shotgun, short barrel with small bird shot, if pellets leave the RV, little chance of going through another one. Just my .02 cents and food for thought.Kevin and Sherylhttp://www.lovin-our-life.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-18874318512379068472011-02-05T19:49:12.696-05:002011-02-05T19:49:12.696-05:00Good entry Paul. One other main thing a person mus...Good entry Paul. One other main thing a person must have is the willingness to use the weapon. Working at a major gun retailer, I can not tell you how many guns are sold as personal pertection to people who have no business owning one (I know they would not use it or be too scared to). Pepper Spray? Inclosed Area?? but it is an option. My preference is a 20ga or 410ga shotgun, short barrel with small bird shot, if pellets leave the RV, little chance of going through another one. Just my .02 cents and food for thought.Kevin and Sherylhttp://www.lovin-our-life.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-77533846005165849392011-02-05T18:28:04.704-05:002011-02-05T18:28:04.704-05:00Paul – another good and thought provoking topic. ...Paul – another good and thought provoking topic. Before I take the plunge, I will state upfront that I am a lifetime (to this point) gun owner. My uses/reasons have been for trapping, hunting (big game + small), target shooting, plinking, military activities, and more. Like many, I own or have possessed numerous rifles, handguns, shotguns, antique firearms, and even BB Guns. I also believe in and support the right to bear arms. Nevertheless, it has been my lifetime experience that many people who have firearms (especially concealed weapons) should NOT. Just as you made clear, it is training and I believe need that should separate the “haves” from the “have nots”. In the case of an RV, most people are not camped out in rough areas, they are generally found in an RV park. I believe there is very little reason/need to have a firearm in an RV. <br /><br />John<br /><a href="http://relaxedrush.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">relaxedrush.blogspot.com</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13126827057034325406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-68798919169365808342011-02-05T18:12:12.689-05:002011-02-05T18:12:12.689-05:00I also carry pepper spray and since visiting Yello...I also carry pepper spray and since visiting Yellowstone this year I also have a large container of bear spray. I am pretty sure that will do the trick and it shoots out 30 feet.Chuck and Anneke's RV travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929384797592263167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-43199949779187534192011-02-05T15:44:53.495-05:002011-02-05T15:44:53.495-05:00We too are fans of pepper spray but imagine if the...We too are fans of pepper spray but imagine if they make it into our rig and we spray...we too will become disabled and really cranky!Along the Way with JnKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06016391687029664293noreply@blogger.com