Thread: Public perception of rifles

When I pass trampers/family's etc on a track with a rifle slung over my shoulder, I shouldn't have to be the first to say hello every time (although it seems I do) to invoke a calming affect and justify my being there. I have every right to be there doing what Im doing just as they are.
Sometimes I feel it is needed in order to prevent a panic attack by some track users and I don't like that I feel I need to do it for that reason.