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FrankenMauser · November 28, 2018, 12:14 PM

An interesting addition to the narrative.
It is nice to see that the hunter is not being painted as a lily-livered sissy. Many previous articles on the incident portrayed the hunter as doing nothing more than throwing the pistol toward the guide and running away.

I can tell you quite plainly that I carry with a round in the chamber. If it isn't ready to go bang, there isn't much point in having it.
I believe that to be true in many potential encounters. But past experience with bears reaffirms that belief, for predators in particular.

November 28, 2018, 12:14 PM	#3
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	An interesting addition to the narrative. It is nice to see that the hunter is not being painted as a lily-livered sissy. Many previous articles on the incident portrayed the hunter as doing nothing more than throwing the pistol toward the guide and running away. I can tell you quite plainly that I carry with a round in the chamber. If it isn't ready to go bang, there isn't much point in having it. I believe that to be true in many potential encounters. But past experience with bears reaffirms that belief, for predators in particular. __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe. Last edited by FrankenMauser; November 28, 2018 at 12:36 PM. Reason: Typo!