That's true, but may be a function of the fact that a large majority, so the scientists say, will break off at about 10 yards. Bluff charges. I've no reason to disbelieve that. But bear do charge through spray, as in this case. Non bluff charges.
“That’s true, but may be a function of the fact that a large majority, so the scientists say, will break off at about 10 yards. Bluff charges. I’ve no reason to disbelieve that. But bear do charge through spray, as in this case. Non bluff charges.”
They also charge through gunfire. We also don’t know the caliber of the pistol, how good he was with it, how paniced he was etc. Think of it this way, if you use bear spray and it works then the incident is over and you have a cool story. If you fire at the bear you now have a wounded/dead bear that must be reported, investigated and dealt with.