Three cases where the use of the handgun failed to stop the attack.
95% success rate. Better than bear spray. Includes exerpts and links to all incidents, from .22 rimfire to .460 S&W magnum.
I survived a Kodak bear attack with just a .22 picket pistol.
My buddy that I shot in the knee was not as lucky.
(Yes, a joke.)
If I hiked in bear country often (I don’t) I would carry a Taurus Judge. Unless anyone has a better suggestion.
Lead spray is ALWAYS better than bear spray. And always carry a very sharp 8 inch hunting knife. There are other two legged predators out there just as dangerous.
95% success rate is good news. Sucks to be in the 5%........
There are these stories and I have heard personal accounts, but having a bear live isn’t the same as having a bear not stop its attack.
I have never heard of the bear continuing to attack after being shot.
http://www.bear-hunting.com/2017/7/45-caliber-found-in-bear-s-skull-july-15-2017
I’m thinking the success rate could be significantly higher.
A successful defense might not be reported, if the person thought he might have “issues” with state or fed authorities over having a gun, or firing a gun in a park.
An unsuccessful defense, where the person was mauled or killed and he had a gun, is much more likely to be recorded.
The one time I had to draw my gun against a 2-legged predator, was not reported to police. I figured nothing positive (for me) would come of it.