[bomelia]

Holy crap Buzz! That was amazing. You did good. That SOB never had a clue how close he was to smelling dirt. Idiot.

Stories like that make me want to go out and get trained for a handgun. I have shot many rifles and own some shotguns. But I have never considered a handgun.

During my long run last week, I had a scarry thing happen. I crawled down the side a Tennessee bridge to soak my feet in the water. I had a creepy feeling about the place so I only stayed a short while. When I was back on the road, I looked over my shoulder. A big grizzly of a guy was standing where I had been. A minute later, he shot a shotgun over my head. Yelled at me "yeah, I'm talkin to YOU". Mother phucker scared the $hit out of me. No cell phone coverage for 4 more miles. When I did get coverage, I called 911. Asked if what I had done was wrong... state right of way and all of that. Operator said "No way!" and "stay right there, the sherrif is on the way".

When he got to me, I explained the whole situation. Then, more sherrifs showed up. They explained to me that in Tennessee, you may NEVER use a gun in such a manner. Sure, if someone is robbing you, breaking and entering, etc. But even if I were "trespassing", he could not do what he did. Well, they went and got him. I know nothing more then that.

I could not carry a gun on such a run if I wanted too. Too much weight, plus, I would have to be licensed in 2-3 states. But I wish I had an option to mace. Really.

Mike