Let's talk guns only. What's your closest shot on a big game animal?
I can't remember mine exactly . I've had a few at just a couple yards.
Last year my wife took this one at 7 feet. I had told her that if she sees one coming towards her, just let it keep coming in closer until it either stops or starts to head away from her. She did just that and let this one almost touch her barrel. A .270 to the white throat patch at 7 feet worked quite well.
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-Jake