Thank you to all who have weighed in. It has been very helpful. Full disclosure: I’m a city girl,born and raised in Minneapolis, so the wilderness is kind of foreign to me. I love the hikes I have taken in national parks like Zion, Bryce Canyon, Grand Teton, Yellowstone, etc. but it is not my normal way of life. Also, I don’t own a weapon. Let me be clear, I’m a huge supporter of the 2nd Amendment, but I don’t own a weapon. It might be time to buy a 9mm. Lol Again, thanks to all for your opinions. It has made me feel better.