Killer B- I will protect myself and my family when it becomes neccesary. When on my bike in the woods, I use my brain as my personal protection. I would not ride where it is suggested that you don't. I ride with someone when I can. I tell someone where I am going and so on. If carrying a weapon when you ride makes you feel safer then more power to you. It's you right, enjoy it. Until I run into the crazy guy from New Brunswick on my local bike trail, I'll leave my weapon at home. It's useless against a charging grizzly or mountain lion anyway.