Yeah, the number of stories about someone mortally wounding a grizzly with their first shot, but still having the thing close the distance and maul them to death... no thanks.
It was probably asked in front of their girlfriend or buddies... they couldn't admit it in front of them...lol
I have used my share of spray and if you don't get it in the face/eyes, you aren't doing much to deter it. I think I would rather have my 40 cal Glock with a full clip.
I bet I could get off at least 3 rounds faster than you could aim a spray at his face, and be more accurate.
Bears are very slow bleeders .They can still attack and kill after suffering a mortal wound. Unless you hit them with a spine o brain shot. That's not easy to do as the article stated above.
It may change his mind about continuing the charge though. And if he's headed at me, his face and chest are going to catch the bullets. I don't ever plan to put any of this into practice, mind you, I'm not an idiot! But, if I had to put myself in that position, give me my Glock before a spray that lasts about 7 seconds and shoots at an arc that you have to account for, all while he is running full bore at me. I've used both, and I promise you I'm much more accurate with a handgun.
That's me! But, I don't plan on putting it to practice!There’s research on this - the bear attack victims with handguns fare about the same as those without.
I think we can extrapolate that the belief that having a handgun will save you from a bear attack is about as misplaced as believing you can take a bear without a weapon.
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