[Hugin]

Yeah. This would be my choice to carry in lieu of a handgun.

Marlin 1895G in 45-70

[bobby.223]

I use a shoulder rig and revolver with a lanyard at nite but I gotta agree with your pick in lieu of the handgun, if it were some reason unavailable. that is a flat out great looking firearm and with some serious punch also. I think a trip down to my home away from home gun shop tomorrow morning just might be in the cards, I think I’d like to have one of those.

[The Cajun]

Marlin 1895G in 45-70

Nice, I'm a lever gun "nut" (Winchesters, Marlins and even a Henry), but don't have that one. Probably watched too many cowboy movies when I was a kid ;^)

[BigCinBigD]

Good choice. But if you kill the bear, there are some in the administration who would sue you on behalf of the bears family.

[Labyrinthos]

I would also recommend the Marlin 1895m in .450