In a message dated 8/16/2006 9:25:14 PM Eastern Standard Time, pctdust at yahoo.com writes: For personal safety on the trail, I recommend the Glock 19. It's compact size makes it especially suitable for a woman travelling alone. http://www.glock.com/te_g19.htm ............................ Glock huh? Would it stop a whacked out poser to a hiking list? Sly