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Comment by Tobias Gibson on September 7, 2013 at 10:02

I know they are dangerous and can be a serious threat to livestock and those that take care of livestock but man are they beautiful.    The big cats are just about the perfect land predator.

Comment by Tobias Gibson on September 6, 2013 at 20:21

The story no.  But the mountain lion was in Cabelas near Hammond Indiana.  I live about ten minutes from the Indiana border (walking or driving!)

Featured Comment by Charles Sample on September 6, 2013 at 19:23

Tobias, I'm just guessing of course but is the story Cabelas?

Comment by Ken Spielvogel on September 6, 2013 at 18:44

Cool picture Tobias, not sure about the story LOL

Comment by Tobias Gibson on September 6, 2013 at 18:38

When i put up picture of my swamp area on facebook, I put this pic in the middle of one of the albums to see if anyone would actually notice or comment.  so far no comments.

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10200254233509022&set=a...

Comment by Ken Spielvogel on September 6, 2013 at 16:56

Steve, Did anyone get the Mountain Lion or did it just move on?

Comment by Howard P Reynolds on September 6, 2013 at 16:56

Yes Steve, Tobias' risk analysis is sound, and if your mailbox is a mile away, you are far enough out from town to wear (knife) or carry (handgun) whatever you deem appropriate.  Is your mailbox uphill both ways?

Comment by Tobias Gibson on September 6, 2013 at 11:59

Yep, and you can't go wrong having a roll of toilet paper in the trunk of the car.

Comment by Howard P Reynolds on September 6, 2013 at 11:43

LOL.  A great response, Tobias.  Agreed; a flak vest and Cold Steel Trailmaster at the local grocery store is a bit of overkill on most days (in my neighborhood).  Detroit?  Maybe not so much overkill.

Comment by Tobias Gibson on September 6, 2013 at 11:26

Howard, you make a good point. However I think you need to do a risk assessment and be prepared for what is likely and not fret the improbable.

For instance, the likelihood of me needing a shotgun or bowie knife in my office at work or fairly slim. The likelihood of going to jail or losing my job for bringing them to work is fairly high.  This I have my Vic Spartan Lite on me at work and something a little more substantial buried in my back pack, just in case.

At the same time I have a shingle axe, an aluminum baseball bat and an entrenching tool in my the trunk of my car. All would not draw the ire of a cop if he felt he had probably cause to pop the trunk.  But if I had say a Shotgun, machete and a combat axe in the trunk I'd probably be cuffed.

The statement is you aren't always prepared you're never prepared is correct. However being prepared and being armed to the hilt is not the same thing.  Having what you need for the hear and now as well as having contingencies in place for the unlikely is being prepared.

Even the best knife gets dull and or can break.  Jethro Gibbs' rule about always having a knife is great rule.  Always have a back-up is an even better one!

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