[kms61]

That looks a little small for any kind of bear. I've seen guides in Griz country carrying 44 magnums but I'm skeptical even of that. IMO unless you're willing to lug a 12 gauge loaded with slugs, better to leave the extra weight at home. You'll probably just annoy the critter unless you get extremely lucky....

[Conservababe]

Well, I would rather have a sidearm of any type if encountered by an agressive bear...than a rock, which is all this family of the baby had at their disposal.

[Isle of sanity in CA]

A good example of why civilians do need full automatic weapons...

[riverrunner]

I guy on Sunday in AK just stopped and killed a Grizzy that charged him when he was fishing. With a 9mm any gun is better then sticks and stones.