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Originally Posted by Envitro
I always carry both, with bear spray on my belt or pack belt, and with my compact shotgun in a scabbard on my pack, easily reachable within <1 second. If a bear is charging or bluff charging me I know which one I'm pulling out first, just in case. I don't play around out there, especially when my kids are with me and their lives depend on me keeping them safe.
Have never had to use it, but I've had a few close run-ins with grizzlies in my teens and was lucky to get away with my life.
Anyway, I don't want this thread to be derailed.
It's a tragedy that this man, who by all accounts was a great guy, lost his life in this incident.
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Having shot an animal in my past it highlighted one thing to me. It doesnt usually stop them very quickly. There is a high chance that a bear will continue to charge even if you are lucky/skilled enough to hit them with a firearm in that type of scenario. Bear spray would be my go to option.
For reference...
https://www.outsideonline.com/242243...essons-learned