Originally Posted by
Vapodog
Man....I agree with this completely.....a back up revolver is extra weight you don't need with you.....
If I was hunting Griz or other dangerous game, I'd have a guide....he's my back up and maybe he has something really big! The idea of a handgun for backup is pure hogwash....forget it!
That's pretty funny, but the reality of it is that if you deliver enough energy to the vitals, the bear will be incapacitated. I'm not saying that it's easy, but not having a large caliber firearm that you can handle proficiently to defend yourself in a situation where bear attacks are a concern is suicide.