They gave chase, and as they entered a glade the animal charged at Mr Beierman from about 6ft (1.8m) away. He said he fired eight shots at the bruin with his pistol, but missed.
It reads like the DAD missed the 8 shots. And at 6 ft? He shouldn't have.
Then again, I don't know how well I'd do with a bear charging at me.
I guess we should all wait for the details from Ammoland.