055 Guns, Ausable Chasm, Refilling Propane Tanks, Winter Solar, Shop4Seats, Mythbusters

Published: Dec. 30, 2020, 3:12 p.m.

Should you have a gun in your van? We present the pros and cons, and reveal our bias. We'll also visit Ausable Chasm, talk about refilling disposable propane tanks, maximize solar power in winter, take a look at shop4seatscom and have a tale with the Mythbusters.\xa0=== As self harm is mentioned in this episode, it's important to point out that help is always available. I used to be a listener with this group, and they're the real deal. Don't make a permanent mistake for a temporary problem. Click for anonymous, confidential help. ===\n\nTALES FROM THE ROAD - WE WANT YOURS!\nSend us your Tales From the Road and if we use the on the air, you'll receive a College of Curiosity SWAG bag, including some things appropriate for #vanlife. We'd prefer audio, but text could work and we'll help get it done for you. Send it to:\xa0jeff@builttogo.com. Thanks!\n\xa0\n\n\nGuns in Vans\nA resource for some of the legal issues with gun ownership\nconcealedcarry.com/\n\nStatistics showing risk to self and family from gun ownership\nStudy: https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/M13-1301?articleid=1814426&\nArticle: https://www.vox.com/2015/10/1/18000520/gun-risk-death\n\nLess lethal option - Byrna\nShoots plastic balls or pepper spray balls\nhttps://byrna.com/\n\n\nResource Recommendation -\xa0Shop4Seats.com\nOne resource for RV and Van furniture such as seats and beds\n\xa0\n\n\nProduct Review - Propane Refilling Gadgets\nMy recommendation: don't.\nOne story.\nAnother story.\xa0\n\nA Place to Visit: AuSable Chasm\nA lovely riparian canyon environment with easy hiking and float trips.\nhttps://www.ausablechasm.com/\n\nSome links are affiliate links, and the podcast host will receive a payment if you order from them. Anything provided by a manufacturer for review will be fully disclosed. All reviews are the opinion of the podcast host.