Do you fear theft/violence when under your darkcloth?

[Gem Singer]

Stephany,

Just be careful not to accidentally shoot yourself in the foot with that Derringer..

[Steaphany]

It's not paranoia to plan for the best and prepare for the worst - Just ask any Boy Scout or insurance agent.

Here in rural Texas, I do run the risk of a confrontation with feral hogs, feral dogs and coy-dogs, rattle snakes, and the occasional cougar. The closest rattle snake incident happened while mowing the front yard, but things didn't go well for the snake when it dove for cover under a running mower.
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To Gem Singer, I take all the necessary precautions

[Helcio J Tagliolatto]

It's been said many times to me "A polite society is an armed society".

What about Japan? May be the most polite society, and guns are totally prohibited.

[Frank Petronio]

I simply fart on occasion and the noxious gas cloud does the rest.

[goamules]

The main thing we have to fear is fear itself. If you are afraid being either out in the boonies, or in an urban environment, it's unfortunate, because a lot of the world is one or the other. Just avoid the worst areas or you might want to find another hobbie.

I live in the border region of Arizona. Have encountered human and possibly drug smugglers many times. Sometimes I've had a revolver on my hip, sometimes not. Mostly, you just nod and keep apart. But if anyone ever comes up to you, or returns several times, red flags better go up. Watch your back and leave the area as quickly as possible. Having a weapon or looking tough will stop some problems, but not those from the worst kind. If you can leave, you are safer. Now if you have a camp set up, that's not a fair option, but I've had to do it once. I live in an area where anonymous, drive by shootings happen all the time. Brandishing a gun doesn't matter to those types....

Do I worry about animals in the boonies? Not much at all. We've seen cats up to mountain lions, jaguars have entered southern AZ, bears of course. When I can, I like to have a sidearm, but I'm not too worried without.

[iamjanco]

I simply fart on occasion and the noxious gas cloud does the rest.

Is that anything like tweeting?

[Gem Singer]

To quote Stephany,

"I take all the necessary precautions".

Famous last words of dozens of people who suffer from accidental gunshot wounds in this country every day.

Many of my fellow Texan's believe that they are expert gun handlers, and it's their "God Given Right" to own a gun. The National Rifle Association has really done a job on their heads.

It's a major challenge for me to properly aim a camera. Aiming a gun? That's an entirely different kind of skill.

[Vick Vickery]

A lot of folks bemoan those who choose to arm themselves when out taking photos...I don't arm myself for a photo session...I arm myself when I put on my pants in the morning. I've held a concealed weapons license for some time (good, thru reciprical agreements in 40 states) and carry a gun all the time. In 62 years I've only needed it twice, but I needed it badly both of those times.

[The Dread Pirate Robins]

Honestly, the most dangerous thing for most shoots is driving on public highways to and from the shoot. Look at the numbers of traffic fatalities vs. victims of gun violence, cougars, bears, meth addicts, rattlesnakes, etc. in any given year and traffic fatalities will come way out on top.

[Richard K.]

... In 62 years I've only needed it twice, but I needed it badly both of those times.

Could you briefly share the scenarios? Thanks!