Where do people who have a real need for weapons and defense mechanisms tour? Pakistan? Of more interest is where do you live. I have lived in Philly nearly all of my 50 years and have never been in a situation where I needed pepper spray or something more "effective." And certainly never while touring. Maybe I live a charmed life. Maybe there is a guardian angel watching over me. Or maybe some of you have been influenced my external sources to the point where you feel there is a threat lurking around every corner.

Someone from Wyoming started a thread last week about touring with a firearm to ward of animals and, more importantly, people. (The thread seems to have gone missing.) Wyoming is the least populated state in the nation and is supposed to be edenic, at least if you believe most people from the state. Indeed, Laramie is nicknamed "Laradise." Maybe I should never return to Wyoming if it's so darn dangerous.