Maybe I am naive, but who goes camping in the wilderness without a weapon.?
Tens of thousands of folks go camping in BC’s bear and wolf country every year, despite the lack of fire-arm defense.
I’ve encountered numerous bears, both black and grizzly, and a wolf once. I was probably in minimal danger in almost all cases, certainly no more than some of my other travel experiences on trails, mountains, crossing creeks, etc.
A coward dies a thousand deaths.
Canadians, apparently. And Americans who can't cross the border with firearms. And people from New Jersey who effectively can carry firearms because of the laws & regulations in their state.