best weapon in such cases is a decent digital camera. You get the sucker's picture, the deed he done and you can show it to everyone on HNI, put it on the wall of your favorite proshop or at the game warden's office,nothing better than a little evidence.
Even better is a cam with a video feature, then you can go "youtube" all the way.....
And trust me, a videocamera is a far greater weapon than a sidearm or a bow....sure it doesn't kill deer or upset bowhunters, but it can kill a carreer or even throw down a governement...

good luck next time.....but as most of you know Karma's a m0therF.....

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