Bear Handgun

[cracked91]

I think a can of bear spray is also definate, and if it is not as much of an issue take a larger shotgun or rifle

 

[OLNfan]

In Canada its illegal to have a pistol in the woods but If I had the oppertunity I would have colt45/.410 Big enough for protection and .410 for survival.
http://www.magnumresearch.com/products/BFR_45LC-410-w-VR.jpg

 

[Brian Pfleuger]

Here is a new twist though: On THR Ken (WildAlaska) said he carries a 9mm for his bear gun. Snark or true?

I believe that it may have been Mr Wildalaska who commented (joking of course) that he carried a 9mm so he could shoot his hunting partner in the leg to insure that he (Wild) could run faster than the other guy.

 

[James R. Burke]

Rifle .416 rem mag

 

[jgcoastie]

You know the bears up here in Kodiak average almost 1000 pounds

Mature boar's? Try 1200-1400lbs buddy... Sow's probably in the 1000lbs range though...

I swear the boars I ran into last summer/fall weighed 10 tons if they were an ounce...

Never felt under-gunned with my 10mm, not sure why... Maybe one day you'll be able to shoot like me though...

That being said, if it weren't so much of a hassle to carry around that 45/70 or .416 Rigby while I'm trying to catch salmon, I'd probably steal one from you...

 

[davlandrum]

I support the right to keep and arm bears........

 

[grymster2007]

On THR Ken (WildAlaska) said he carries a 9mm for his bear gun. Snark or true?

FYI: You're talking about a guy who once claimed to duct-tape a Seecamp to the back of his neck in case his wife gets too frisky. Fold that into your assessment.