Carry a reliable firearm and know how to use it.
They are the best item to have to stop a bear from hurting year.
They don’t mention the type/caliber of firearm used.
I suspect it was a rifle or 12 gauge.
My choice, like so many others, is the 12 gauge.
I would only use ANY pistol if I didn’t have anything else.
I had a hurting year awhile back until I got knee replacements:)