[marktwain]

From another story, the bear was within 30 feet of the childen and refused to be driven off. The homeowner shot the 175 lb animal with a .22, killing it. It had two ear tags from previous problems.

[coloradan]

Killed with a .22? That’s some pretty good shot placement there.

[refermech]

With a 22???? Wonder where he hit him?

[Maine Mariner]

We had a bear (about a year and a half old) walk through our back yard a couple of weeks ago. Fortunately, we were all inside.

[GOPPachyderm]

Third strike and out.

[Doogle]

I almost ran over one last Wednesday here in northern Jersey, came around a sharp turn and there he was strolling across the road in front of me....(good 300 lb’er)

[PissAndVinegar]

but but but .22s are so weak it takes 10 rounds to just maim a squirrel!!!

(Proof that success isn’t just in the the tool(s) used, it’s knowing how to use it)

[Boogieman]

“The DEC released the bear to Wheeler”

Bear steaks, anyone?

[Adder]

“He took matters into his own hands.”

Do I detect a note of finger wagging? “Not really a crime, citizen...yet. But we ARE professionals....”

Maybe its just me...

[Adder]

“He took matters into his own hands.”

Do I detect a note of finger wagging? “Not really a crime, citizen...yet. But we ARE professionals....You are supposed to be trembling in fear and call us.”

Maybe its just me...

[IMR 4350]

He be a good boy.

He be turning his life around.

He just be going for some skittles and ice tea.

Dat killer be racist.

[paulcissa]

.22 LR? .223? 22-250? 220 Swift? Maybe .22 Remington Jet? Lot's of other 22 caliber cartridges out there besides rim-fire.

Regardless, if rim-fire's all you have, It's better than a frying pan.

[George from New England]

Maybe the report of a .22 is to cover legalities — could it be everything larger than .22 is banned in NY !

[Lazamataz]

Stony Point Resident Shoots Black Bear During Family Barbecue

Figures. Wait until the National Association for the Advancement of Colored Bears (NAACB) hears about this, not to mention the New Black Bears (NBB).

And I can't wait to see Al Sharpteeth and Jawsy Jackson bemoaning the plight of minority bears.

[RichInOC]

If you give a bear some barbecue…he’s going to want a beer.

[libertarian27]

Just South of Bear Mountain State Park :)

Good Shot!

[TigersEye]

advised Sgt. Wood. "Try not to go near a bear."

Words to live by! :-)

[EggsAckley]

“......A Stony Point resident hosting a family barbecue shot a black bear..........”

Now that there's racist, idn’t it?

[delchiante]

gun control is hitting your target

[SandRat]

Just getting Bear Steak for the Independence Day neighborhood BBQ.

[PetroniusMaximus]

“Stony Point Resident Shoots Black... During Family Barbecue (NY)”

Racism! racism!

Somebody call Trevon’s lawyer!