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While it wouldn't be my first choice, it beats heck out of having nothing
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Is 'nothing' now the standard against which we gauge self defense choices? I think more often than not, the issue isn't whether something is better than nothing but whether something is better than some other viable choice.
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The state of Alaska looked at statistics compiled by ADF&G over a number of years. They looked at all cases of reported bear attacks, and what weapons were used to stop each. Even in considerable opposing wind, the sprays were effective.
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I can't find the report on this. Got a link?
I did see where ADF&G thinks carrying a gun is more dangerous to the carrier than being attacked by a bear...
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You are allowed to carry a gun for protection in state parks. Remember, though, that more people are hurt by the guns they carry than are hurt by bears.
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http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/safety/bears.htm
This Ph.D. in Alaska cited Herrera's work, but noted of the Alaska cases he studied, pepper spray was only effective 87% of the time.
http://www.absc.usgs.gov/research/br...epperspray.htm