Do You Need a Gun on the Appalachian Trail?

I thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2015 and aim to accomplish the PCT next year! I hope to encourage folks get out on the trail and enjoy nature. Thanks for following :)

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*Information Sources:
Leave No Trace Principles: https://lnt.org/learn/7-principles
List of Fatal Bear Attacks in North America: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_fatal_bear_attacks_in_North_America
Murders on the AT: https://mpora.com/outsiders/the-gruesome-truth-behind-those-murders-on-americas-famous-appalachian-hiking-trail
Traffic on the Appalachian Trail: http://www.appalachiantrail.org/home/about-us/media-room
Conceal Carry Reciprocity Interactive Map: http://www.usacarry.com/concealed_carry_permit_reciprocity_maps.html
Open Carry Map: http://www.opencarry.org/maps/map-open-carry-of-a-properly-holstered-loaded-handgun/

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