GL: alarmed at firearms comments

[Vance Nelson]

We just completed the loop with no problems.  The loop is just like any 
other trip that you would take.  There will be cities with "bad" areas and 
common sense will tell you if you should move on.  We stayed in the downtown 
areas of many major US cities and some Canadian, and many remote anchorages. 
We did not stay in downtown Ottawa, but moved on to the locks about 3 miles 
up the Rideau.  Ottawa has had some problems, but many have stayed there 
with no problems.  The heads up of the lock masters or other travelers along 
your route will help you find many safe anchorages and docks.

I am permitted to carry a concealed weapon in Michigan and any of the states 
with recipricol (sp) agreements.  We did NOT carry any weapons on our trip 
nor feel the need for them.

Enjoy the trip - it is a GREAT ADVENTURE, but watch out for cars with 
drivers on their cell phones.

Vance Nelson
Superior Dreams GB32-340
Houghton, MI 49931
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jonah Jones" <jonah at northrock.bm>
To: <great-loop at lists.samurai.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 12:47 PM
Subject: GL: alarmed at firearms comments


> HI
> new to list.
> My wife and I are undertaking the loop next Spring
> We are both alarmed and disheartened by the perceived necessity to
> carry firearms.
> We are British and not from a gun culture in the personal protection
> sense.
> We have been to the States many many times and have a  home there, and
> never felt endangered.
> Do we need to reappraise our personal safety measures in some areas we
> will be going through?
> Do we need to be wary of side trips up lonely rivers?
> I heard a comment recently that as many as 100, 000 US citizens have
> been killed by firearms in the last 5 years, not sure if its true.
> Hence our concern.
>
> regards Jonah.
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