Bear protection handguns?

[HNDLDR]

I have to laugh at some of these recommendations pertaining to firing sequence. Trust me and I have been there more than once that you will be lucky to get more than a couple of shots off...if that. You are more likely to soil your britches than clear the firearm from the holster. Anyway, keep going with the thread since it is at least entertaining

Why is it funny? It's still practice and familiarization with their given firearm. Maybe they are lucky enough to get those two shots off. Maybe because they practiced a lot they make them count instead of soiling their britches.

 

[HNDLDR]

I've never been in a bear attack situation so I'm no honorary expert like some here.
I do know this. If I only got two or three shots off and then the bear was on me, the fight still wouldn't be over. If I still was able to keep hold of my hand gun I would still be trying to let the air out of that sucker with as many holes as possible. I still may end up being a steaming pile of some bear's morning constitutional but I plan on going out kicking, stabbing and eye gouging.

 

[Rick Richard]

Why is it funny? It's still practice and familiarization with their given firearm. Maybe they are lucky enough to get those two shots off. Maybe because they practiced a lot they make them count instead of soiling their britches.

Agree, but most never will and and their reality is internet reality. Double tap, triple tap? I sure hope someone can remember doing this when a grizz is charging you from 20 or 30 yards away at 40 mph in the brush/timber.

I do believe as you do that your chances are better when familiar with practice with your firearm, but that will never determine how you will react in the heat of the moment.

So, my comment was more directed to those sitting in their recliners with the ultimates solutions.

 

[xsn10s]

Handgun/ firearms have been used to stop charging dangerous wildlife by people before. Some might not be able to clear a holster do to the situation or proficiency. But I'll still carry one because I'll at least have a fighting chance while equipped with one. Whether it be bears, cougars, wolves, or two legged variety.

 

[TxHeartShot]

If I only had one round left I'd rather put it into whatever was attacking me.

Go out in style! Bear spray works. When I fish in Alaska I sometimes have a Benelli M2 tactical shotgun in a my backpack AND always bear spray. I've used the bear spray twice, once possibly not needed but I squirted it just to be safe with a young sow with two cubs and once with an older boar who was just ****ed off at the world and I was handy (that one was real and I did pee a little in my pants). I've skinned the shotgun out a couple of times but never needed it.

 

[xsn10s]

I've never been charged but one grunted at us I THINK. I say I think because we were in a boat and we never saw it. That was enough to get us to move to a new spot. We had a black bear killed in our base camp when I was at a flyout camp. I tracked a black bear into the alder bushes, I wasn't happy, because it may have been wounded. Lucky for me it wasn't. Last time I went I carried a Marlin 45-70 and my 44 mag. I was much younger and in better shape lol.

 

[Pdvdh]

Go out in style! Bear spray works.

Bear spray didn't work for the Hope, Alaska man found savagely mauled and killed by a brown bear last spring, while clearing a trail on the mountainside behind his cabin. Near his remains was his can of bear spray, completely dispensed. Google search if you'd like to read about this incident yourself.

This failure to deter a determined bear isn't the only bear spray failure incident. Perhaps one of the most telling though.

I also have two acquaintences that have experienced cans of bear spray failing to dispense spray. Both were giving demonstrations on the proper use of bear spray. The best thing their students learned? Don't rely on bear spray. These reports were evidently frequent enough that at least one manufacturer now prints the recommendation on its cans advising consumers to test their cans of bear spray prior to venturing afield, to ensure the contents will actually dispense.

Bear spray might work on less determined bears. The killer bears, not as likely to be deterred, IMO.

A bullet to the brain stops all bears, no matter their disposition or intentions.

 

[xsn10s]

I think pepper spray can work, if you don't have an annoying whinny voice.

 

[Pdvdh]

The problem with that prerequisite condition for successful use?

Most will have that whinny pitch during the moment of truth.

 

[xsn10s]

The problem with that prerequisite condition?

Most will have that whinny pitch during the moment of truth.

Well that's true also lol. The truth is I don't have a problem with bear spray. But the question is weight and context. While hunting a rifle and sidearm is enough when considering a pack and all the essentials. While back in base camp or fishing I'll make a lot of noise when moving from place to place. And I try to stay out of heavy brush in bear country.

 

[xsn10s]

My voice got pretty high pitched just from reading one of the bear attack books prior to hunting up in Alaska lol.

 

[Pdvdh]

Rubber underpants help to avoid embarrassment when fishing along bear infested streams.

If I'm gonna carry additional gear/weight while in bear country, it'll kill a bear when used. Not simply cause blurry vision and a runny nose.

 

[xsn10s]

I'll just step in the water afterwards. Kill two birds with one stone.

 

[Pdvdh]

Depends what's in them undies!!!