Today while cutting in the woods I stopped to move a piece of wood,I released the trigger on the saw and just before the chain totally stopped a small sapling that was trapped under a log came lose and struck the end of the bar knocking the still moving chain into my thigh. I felt a small tug on my chaps, and looked down to see some streemers about 4 inches long coming out of my chaps. I was not touched,although the damage to the chaps was just a couple of streamers,and some knicked nylon,I will replace them as soon as possible. $ 50.00 or so is a lot cheaper than any injury no matter how small. I have been useing a chain saw for about 30 years and this is my first mishap, I only started useing safety gear last year , and that was because of this forum and the advise of others here. I have been cheacking locally for a helmet with a visor and hearing protectors and have been unable to locate any,they are always out. Sooooo I told my wife for Christmas go to baileys online and get me some new chaps,and a helmet. Then go to Missouri Bullet company and order me 1000 bullets. I hope I get both.