Yep, big bad bears aint the only thing you need protection from in the woods.

You never know where evil will surface.

I equate carrying a firearm to wearing a seat belt while driving your car. You never plan on getting into a potentially life ending wreck just like you never plan on getting into any other potentially life ending situation with an armedstranger but preparation is the key to survival. And if you should find yourself in a situation you will be glad you were prepared.