Security while camping..

[jpharley]

You can take bear spray in/out of Canada. It just has to be bear spray with a picture of a bear on the can. And it is a big can. Eww have ours in the closet tight inside the door of our RV.

[Superslif]

Two things I do:

#1 If Wally Docking, I'll lock up all 3 bikes and also my two inflatable kayaks in my truck bed.

#2 If I'm leaving the campsite, especially a boondocking site, I will lock my portable solar panel to my RV trailers bumper.

Otherwise We don't camp in "seedy" spots. 90% of the camping we do is state or national parks and in the 30 years of camping we have never had anything lifted or had to worry about "bad" people. RVer's tend to watch out for each other.

[Rickeoni]

We have been camping for over 30 years, never had a single instance where we felt our lives were in danger. Once our friends had a cooler stolen that was left outside unsecured.

I would not want to be around when some panic stricken gun owner is wildly firing his/her gun, who knows what they will hit!

[biggcrisp]

I'm so broke from rv'ing that if a thief robbed me he would just be practicing.

[ModestMonk]

Originally Posted by biggcrisp

I'm so broke from rv'ing that if a thief robbed me he would just be practicing.

[RolandRock]

Originally Posted by Butch50

You must have big pockets to carry a Glock and a 14 lb Schnauzer.

I was waiting for someone to notice that one

[RolandRock]

Originally Posted by firedoc

Actually we sell bear spray in Yellowstone but advise customers they can't take it into Canada!

Let me tell you about my guided tour at Yellowstone. They gave us bear spray and a bell necklace while hiking. The bell was to not startle the bear so he knows you are in the area. As we were walking the ranger suddenly said ' be careful there is a bear in this area' How do you know? I asked. 'There is fresh bear scat'. How do you know it is bear scat?

" The scat has bells in it and it smells like pepper!"

[stepside454]

Originally Posted by MtCamper

Make sure you have the Bear Spray, not people spray. People spray (mace) is not allowed in Canada. I have a large can of bear spray on each side of the bed and a wood baseball bat. You never know when a ball game might break out. In the states, I always have a pistol or revolver handy. I have a permit but rarely carry, we try to stay where it's too warm to carry comfortably. I have chosen not to be a victim. BUT as in an earlier post, situational awareness is your best weapon. if it feels hinky, move!! Avoid confrontation. I recommend you only use a weapon if you feel life is endangered. Let them have stuff. It can be replaced. Even if you are exonerated, some jurisdictions are full of hassle for using a firearm. BTW, you can have a firearm in a national park, but is is a crime to discharge it. Go figure.

It is a crime to discharge it yes . But it is not a crime to defend yourself .

[stepside454]

Originally Posted by macandphyl

8 years, 81,000 miles, 250 campgrounds, most every state
and Canada, never, even for a split second, felt any need
for protection. We lock the main door, but not the the
basement hatches. Leave the grill and chairs out. Never
once have I even heard of a problem.

I have never had a need to use a fire extinguisher or smoke alarm , I've also never had a seat belt save my life . I guess I don't need those either .

[grumpy0374]

Originally Posted by RolandRock

Let me tell you about my guided tour at Yellowstone. They gave us bear spray and a bell necklace while hiking. The bell was to not startle the bear so he knows you are in the area. As we were walking the ranger suddenly said ' be careful there is a bear in this area' How do you know? I asked. 'There is fresh bear scat'. How do you know it is bear scat?

" The scat has bells in it and it smells like pepper!"

I'll bet when bears hear those tinkling bells, it really means, "Snack Time", or "Dinner is coming down the path", or "Chow time for the cubs".
Grumpy

[meterman3]

Originally Posted by RPreeb

Ditto. If I felt that camping in my TT was unsafe I wouldn't do it.

That is a good out look , think of this everywhere someone was involved in a public shooting they where comfortable there at the time. Yes I carry for my and my love ones security god I hope I don't ever use it

[meterman3]

Originally Posted by Rickeoni

We have been camping for over 30 years, never had a single instance where we felt our lives were in danger. Once our friends had a cooler stolen that was left outside unsecured.

I would not want to be around when some panic stricken gun owner is wildly firing his/her gun, who knows what they will hit!

Not saying 100% are cowboys but you would be surprised at the people that carry the focus of the situation try to advocate a peace full out come , would not say panicking

[Hgrace56]

Originally Posted by 69Stang

You mean like camping:

Campers robbed at gunpoint at Ohio state park | RV Daily Report

Ocala Post - Two men robbed, one viciously attacked at campground

Or how about a rest stop:

2 dead after Kentucky rest stop shooting - WSMV Channel 4

Woman stabbed, killed at rest stop | TheCabin.net

Maybe a movie theater:

3 dead, including gunman, in Louisiana theater shooting - CBS News

Tennessee movie theater shooting suspect killed by police - CNN.com

While your chances are slim of being involved in something like this, you never know when seconds count and police are just minutes away.

Nice lust of States to avoid

[Hgrace56]

44 revolver. 44 lever action Winchester rifle. 12 gauge Mossberg 590
17 lb Boston Terrier and 85 lb Golden Retriever.