Possibly armed, but not on person.
Total stranger(s).
Dogs were wimps and just under the feet, not of concern by the actor(s).
"Just do what he says" is bad advice by the MSM & cops.
Hmmmm
This was really remote per the article. It's my thinking they both had CCWs, but possible not in hand. However even wimpy dogs bark...Especially in the middle of nowhere, where even small sounds can be heard...If this was the case, you'd think they would have had time to arm themselves and prepare....