Thank you Matt and John. * I am planning on carrying my .38 special
caliber Revolver with me when i Kayak, so, * im wondering if gunshots
can be heard by the Boater over his boats noise (?) * . My Kayak
Paddles are black so, ill add the reflective tape as suggested. Dave.

"OH BOY
Big Man with a Gun
You REALLY are a ****ing idiot
Try a flare, ya paranoid nitwit
Hal"

REPLY: Its uncivil folks like yourself Hal that there are Laws which
allow people to arm themselves ; you never know when a person who has
an anger problem will suddenly escalate into full blown Wacko and take
his anger out on you. I dont play the 'Big Man with a Gun' stereotype
--- but i have no reservation about having protection given this culture
of lowlifes. Regards.