Interesting article on bear spray vs. bear handgun defense

[comfisherman]

Hmmm... not sure that's a viable third option compared to the spray vs. Guns...

 

[Noobie]

Hmmm... not sure that's a viable third option compared to the spray vs. Guns...

Maybe classified as a preventative measure?
Buddy of mine actually had a polar bear come out of the ice about 30' away and started to stalk him in his pickup truck. Slowly backed the truck away on glare ice. Somewhat tense encounter.

 

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Grandma Who Killed Huge Grizzly With 1 Shot From .22 Still Amazes…

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