This article had what I suspect is the opposite of it's intended effect on me- See, I actually know one of the people (mis)quoted in it. I contacted him, and I think I may go check out the NEODF's training. Might even join, if I like what they do.

Hell, I found this place as a result of reading the article! smile

Let a man never stir on his road a step
without his weapons of war;
for unsure is the knowing when need shall arise
of a spear on the way without.
-The Havamal