And Mike, you are in the "I'm going to pick the scab off this thing and irritate the s**t out of it until someone realizes it's bleeding."
Rofl!
the bullets have to come down SOMETIME
If fired up then simple science dictates they cannot harm you, an object can only fall so fast.
I'm glad I amuse you, but know that my comment to Mike was in no way a defense of your drivel. You make gross assumptions about issues, generalize information for which you have no supportive evidence other than personal experience, and contradict yourself at every turn (knowingly or otherwise). When you first came on the scene, asking about routes and peaks, a number of us, myself included, attempted to offer answers to your questions and suggestions for safe strategy in the mountains. You disregarded the advice, treating those who might, indeed, have a bit more experience than you like those you would meet on the trail while wearing a piece, stating how little you cared about others and, actually, even yourself, discussing being left on high if you perished.
You claimed there were no bears in Horseshoe Meadows because you had never seen one.
You openly discussed, in the presence and after warnings from a veteran and highly respected backcountry ranger, your intentions to place food drops so you could avoid paying resupply fees.
If you want to carry a piece, fine. No one is getting anywhere with you, either, in this discussion. But I simply hope you've been trained in proper use and upkeep, you realize that ANY action you take could have consequences (ie: shooting into the air... why not shoot at the animal's feet if you're feeling threatened???), and that you take good care not to do anything stupid in the backcountry.
From here on out, ignore button (thanks, Bee) engaged.
