They are probily not in any danger but if it thinks that they are prey then all bets are off. It is rare to have a bobcat or coger to threaten a human being but it happens. I think that anyone that lives in the country (town too) learn to shoot and keep a gun nearby. I live in the country and have a CCW and cary all the time. That is what you calll self determination. Anybody that doesn't know how to shoot and keep a loded weapon near shoule move to town and let the police take care of them.