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What are the threats?
1-Dangerous critters: Hogs, bears, snakes. Hogs and bears are usually happy to leave you alone if you leave them alone, if this type of threat is your concern take something in the .357 mag or more. Snakes at this time of year are not too big of a concern but a .22 or any cartridge with shot cartriges will do the trick.
2-Mean people: Any thing is better than nothing but some serious calibre from 9mm/38 special up to stop a violent attack.
3-Survival food: Small game could be hard to hit with a short barrel defensive handgun. A .22 with good sights would do okay in most cases.
Most any handgun if going to require compromise on some point. Too bad they won't let us carry a sawed off shotgun. But most of us like the idea of having some sort of weapon when out in the dark unfamiliar woods and probably whatever you have will be a comfort. Most offen I carry a S&W .22 kit gun, it's small and light and maybe not a powerhouse but I fell better with it on my belt.
Have a safe trip.
Tarheel
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