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Originally Posted by PepsiFree
Whether the right firearm is better than bear spray or not, the most important thing to remember for the average, not-better-than-SWAT-trained person, is to bring your bear spray always and practice how to use it and be hyper-aware of your surroundings especially if hiking alone.
If you're highly trained, a gun is obviously going to be an effective option, if you think a gun might be a better option for you, make sure you're highly trained.
Don't need any dumbasses panicking with a gun while a cougar or bear rolls up on them.
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Exactly this. And this is what I said earlier (or thought I had said). If you are comfortable with a gun and proficient, then you can choose to carry one with you. If you're not, make sure you carry bear spray, and if you don't want to carry spray then all the best of luck to you!