Quote Originally Posted by Clint45 View Post
Technically, you're nor supposed to bring a firearm on the AT . . . but there are some really bad people who lurk on that trail sometimes, and they often have one. As long as you're not with a female and aren't covered in expensive gear and look somewhat competent and really pissed off they'll probably leave you alone. Things to look out for are guys without any camping gear (usually they don't even have a daypack), especially if they're close to a town or parking area and look like they've been in the same spot for hours (beer cans and cigarette butts). Sometimes they'll even show up at your campsite after dark without a flashlight. A lot of stupidity happens on that trail every year.
Good to know.

When I hike Pikes Peak I do it on the railway (I know, I know, that's a no-no) and I open carry. Sort of. I sort of just carry it in my hand. I'm more scared of mountain lions than I am trigger happy fish and wildlife officers.

Mountain lions, spiders, and some other shit I'm not going to talk about.