Sounds like my neighborhood up in the mountains of the North. We are just as well armed and tightly knit in regards to small communities. Not a place anyone wants to fuck around and find out in. Just a little less crazy when we are drunk and more book smart. lol
I moved out of the south, because I couldn't take the heat anymore. So I got out of the kitchen so to speak. I always said I can put more layers on, but I can't take my skin off when I go outside in a swamp state. I would always have a river of sweat leading down to my ass within 2 minutes of stepping outside in 100 degree 100% humidity weather.
I do miss it from time to time though. Especially the southern food and relaxing beaches.