Shoot your bear defense gun more

[tom_89]

That’s it, that’s the message. However much help you think your gun is going to be you are likey wrong. I shot mine some yesterday and wasn’t impressed with myself LOL. Spend some time shooting and make an honest decision about how effective you think you can be with a bear running at you.

Good point. I carry bear spray and a gun. Still practice with both. You never know.

 

[Straight Arrow]

Go ahead, "skin that smokewagon" as you get slapped senseless by Marshall Griz!

 

[jpc01101]

Wife and I shot some yesterday. Shot pretty good but without something running at me at full speed. I did decide that I believe the noise would be a significant deterrent. Also, the placebo effect is real in making me generally feel safer.

 

[Phaseolus]

I just plan on using my rifle, no need to carry the extra weight in Colorado.

 

[jpc01101]

I just plan on using my rifle, no need to carry the extra weight in Colorado.

100% agree, I carried in southern NM this fall but that was for 2 legged threats (drug smugglers). I don't carry in CO either when I hunt there.