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Double Naught Spy · December 20, 2018, 08:54 AM

There is one camp that has data to suggest that bear spray is effective and there is less risk of injury to the user by the bear when bear spray is used.

There is the other camp that argues that pistols are effective, very effective, but apparently neglect to mention that injury to the person by the bear is more common when firearms are used.

Me? I would carry both. If it is rainy or windy, I think gun would be my first option. Otherwise, if it is calmer winds or not rainy, bear spray.

December 20, 2018, 08:54 AM	#33
Double Naught Spy Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Forestburg, Montague Cnty, TX Posts: 12,717	There is one camp that has data to suggest that bear spray is effective and there is less risk of injury to the user by the bear when bear spray is used. There is the other camp that argues that pistols are effective, very effective, but apparently neglect to mention that injury to the person by the bear is more common when firearms are used. Me? I would carry both. If it is rainy or windy, I think gun would be my first option. Otherwise, if it is calmer winds or not rainy, bear spray. __________________ "If you look through your scope and see your shoe, aim higher." -- said to me by my 11 year old daughter before going out for hogs 8/13/2011 My Hunting Videos https://www.youtube.com/user/HornHillRange