read an article once said to shoot them in the shoulders...
the skull is so thick it takes the right shot
and their heart only pumps ~12 times a minute, so even wi no heart left, if he gets his mitts on you, well
but if they cant run on all fours, or grab you, you have a better chance of getting away
YMMV...
The skull is fairly tough, but far from bullet proof.
The problem is, most people don't know where the brain is and aim for the wrong spot.
Of all the successful bear defenses done with handguns, Over 90% are not fast, central nervous system hit.
It turns out, bears do not like being shot.
Many of them run away after being shot.
Many of them slow down after being shot.
I’ve been studying the brain pan of bears as I’m in Northern Arizona and like exploring solo. Dean has written about Bella Twin and the skull of her kill with
a .22 long is very informative. Shot placement being between the Eye and Ear.
From the Front between Eyes and mouth.
I guess From the rear...
Your on your own!