Springfield XD 40 with light attachment. Have a black bear sow and 2 cubs that have inhabited my hunting area. Don't plan on shooting her but don't want to take any chances getting between her and her cubs!

Also have walked up on a few skunks the last couple of years. In the dark walking to the stand.....well ....I don't want to use skunk scent as a scent control, not to mention rabies.