[TangoLimaSierra]

---Her father’s .357 revolver was in the cab of the pickup.
---cooler with about 80 lbs of meat in it.
---Dad then got his .357 and fired three rounds into the air. He shot another round
---shot his last shot in the air

I just...

[mabarker1]

And only 5 rounds losded...

[rdcbn1]

Firing warning shots at a bear or mountain lion is a really bad idea.

If you have a bear or big cat stalking you and you are seriously in fear of your life shot to kill as soon as possible, preferably before it charges.

If you fire a warning shot it may just retreat to try a more stealthy surprise ambush attack down the trail.

If it decides to charge, you are going to need all the ammo you can get