Did you read? The one story the guy left his .44 mag in his truck by mistake lolHe probably had the .22 for grouse or rabbit. Bear crashes party and he used what he had?????
They've got those new bullets that have a twisted X up top for self defense, might be a good penetrator as opposed to HPs. But an HP is bound to hurt bear more and possibly deflect attack?
This is Not True, i have heard from reliable sources that it provocates them and they are out they crush anything they can lay their hads on at that moment, Their eyes might now be working but their nose and sense are.I can't remember the details exactly, but the often quoted study showing how bear spray is far more effective than firearms for bear defense has a ton of holes in its methodology and misplaced assumptions. It was an interesting study with some good data, but drawing conclusions, especially the ones they made, was unfounded.
Bear spray has been shown to be problematic in windy areas. And guys who hike or fly deep into the backcountry may not have the space or want to bear the weight of both. Glad spray has worked for you, but there are environments or situations where it may not apply.And yes the aforementioned study is problematic in some of its findings, the fact remains there have been an awful lot of successful applications. Primary reason handguns work is it’s not propped up near by. Since it’s verifiable both spray and handguns are effective why not carry both?
Jeepers guys it works. I’ve sprayed three brown bears, I’ve seen it done another 1/2 dozen times and our combined staff has another 6-10 applications. That’s +/- 20 successful applications I’m directly aware of, None were charging just being way to pushy and or bluff charging. Includes a sow with three cubs. Not going to say it won’t provoke a bear but comparing the twenty I’ve seen shot compared to twenty I’ve seen sprayed I’d like to spray first, short of a full on charge, that will be a gun.
I always carry a gun and spray I like having force options.
Now going to finish my dinner, jeepers.
Not to make light of an unfortunate circumstance, but am I the only one that finds this unintentionally funny:
“One defense with a .22 rimfire against a polar bear was unsuccessful.”
Jeepers guys it works....
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The question is; which do you choose when that big ole Grizz is bearing down on you at full charge?
I’ll wet my finger and stick it up in the air to check the wind direction first, then based on that, I’ll decide which course of action to take.
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I liked that podcast a lot. Before I went hunting in Wyoming last year our hunting party agreed we would always have two methods of protection, spray and pistols. If either one has a problem or is "used up" on the first encounter, we'd still have a backup. Not every situation is the same and it's nice to have options!I probably misspoke on that but, as you say, it's probably still not a bad option. I am far from an expert on this subject. Here is the link to the Hunt Backcountry podcast for those interested.