Any problems at Hawks Nest State Park?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Any problems at Hawks Nest State Park?

Posted: 7/20/2017 2:59:42 PM EDT

Has anyone experienced any attempted robberies at Hawks Nest State Park or other areas around Fayetteville?

A member at MDShooters.com reports that he and his wife were visiting and were the victims of an attempted robbery that he stopped with his firearm.

https://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=212851

Posted: 7/20/2017 3:59:50 PM EDT

[#1]

Gotta be a member to go into that site.

Posted: 7/20/2017 4:10:12 PM EDT

[#2]

Try now - been moved to a public forum. It was in a members' only spot.

Posted: 7/20/2017 4:20:06 PM EDT

[#3]

I read it, dudes story is on Page 2.

He got real "LUCKY", that gun wouldnt have done much good had they grabbed his wife and held her at gun/knife point. I realize they didnt expect that to happen there, but ya gotta be on the watch out.

I carry pretty much anytime im outside, be it on my property or going to town. You just dont know, it only takes one asshole to ruin your day.

Posted: 7/20/2017 4:46:43 PM EDT

[#4]

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I read it, dudes story is on Page 2.

He got real "LUCKY", that gun wouldnt have done much good had they grabbed his wife and held her at gun/knife point. I realize they didnt expect that to happen there, but ya gotta be on the watch out.

I carry pretty much anytime im outside, be it on my property or going to town. You just dont know, it only takes one asshole to ruin your day.

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Indeed. It also illustrates that it doesn't take being out in the woods to have a problem. I'm going to have to be more diligent in always carrying when I'm not stuck here in MD, even if I think it's not necessary.

Posted: 7/23/2017 3:06:49 PM EDT

[#5]

Sadly, Ansted, Fayetteville, Oak Hill, and Mt. Hope are full of crackheads. This type of stuff goes on quite a bit in those areas. I'm originally from Fayetteville and worked LEO there before moving to my current location. The rafting industry and tourism industry brings a lot of bad to these towns. Even when I go home to visit family, I always carry and I encourage everyone on here to do so as well.

Posted: 7/28/2017 8:23:30 AM EDT

[#6]

That is our AO when we venture out from our place in WV. I've never had any issues, but there are a lot of people around with drug habits. Lots of random thefts involving unattended properties. Like suggested above, I'm always armed. You don't have to be paranoid to be aware of your surroundings. Good luck out there and stay safe.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Any problems at Hawks Nest State Park?

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