[OldPossum]

To begin with, I wouldn't go out where mountain lions might be. They tend to hunt folks, you see. That's Rule #1. But if I was so unthinking as to disobey Rule #1, I would adhere to Rule #2, which is: pack a firearm sufficient to save my butt if attacked.

I have a niece who works for the U.S. Forest Service in Alaska, and when she is on the job and out in the woods, she always packs at least a .44 magnum revolver. There be grizzlies and other critters that have big teeth in them there woods, you see.

[girlangler]

I agree with that. I spend lots of time out in isolated areas, and have learned that it is better to be safe than sorry.

I am not in mountain lion country, and wouldn't care being in that setting. But, I'd be sure to have the means necessary to protect myself.