REDrum
Aventurero de la Selva
REDrum's two cents...FWIW (in order of preference)....and pretty much just reinforcing what others above had noted.
1) Do what you can not to draw attention to your truck. Ie no $4K MTBs or kevlar kayaks on the roof
2) Good remotely triggered exterior light and horn system
3) Non lethal defense implement ie tazar, pepper spray, baseball bat
4) Lethal self defense: gun, knife, flame thrower...
Side note/rant: 20 years ago my order would have been reversed... I have had concealed carry permit for 25 years and was an ISPC and PPC competitor for >10 years. I am fully trained and capable with the defensive use of side arm. However, today, I would only consider "clearing leather" in a scenario were bodily harm to me or a loved one was imminent. While many of us have fantasy about bustin' a cap in some perp's ***, IMO, it is far far easier to let replaceable property go to criminals than to have to deal with the social consequences of taking someone's life. If anyone here is considering a sidearm for personal protection while overlanding, I strongly encourage you to read Massad Ahoob's book "In the gravest extreme". Massad has been instructing law enforcement, security, and civilians on firearms and personal protection for 30 years. While you may not agree with my position, or Massad's similar one, the book bring home a lot of legal, social, and ethical issues around using a lethal weapon in self defense. http://massadayoobgroup.com/
1) Do what you can not to draw attention to your truck. Ie no $4K MTBs or kevlar kayaks on the roof
2) Good remotely triggered exterior light and horn system
3) Non lethal defense implement ie tazar, pepper spray, baseball bat
4) Lethal self defense: gun, knife, flame thrower...
Side note/rant: 20 years ago my order would have been reversed... I have had concealed carry permit for 25 years and was an ISPC and PPC competitor for >10 years. I am fully trained and capable with the defensive use of side arm. However, today, I would only consider "clearing leather" in a scenario were bodily harm to me or a loved one was imminent. While many of us have fantasy about bustin' a cap in some perp's ***, IMO, it is far far easier to let replaceable property go to criminals than to have to deal with the social consequences of taking someone's life. If anyone here is considering a sidearm for personal protection while overlanding, I strongly encourage you to read Massad Ahoob's book "In the gravest extreme". Massad has been instructing law enforcement, security, and civilians on firearms and personal protection for 30 years. While you may not agree with my position, or Massad's similar one, the book bring home a lot of legal, social, and ethical issues around using a lethal weapon in self defense. http://massadayoobgroup.com/
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