UDAP Bear Spray is the most efficient way to dispense large amounts of OC on to a subject in the shortest period of time. The pepper fogger’s enhanced range, broad spray pattern and inhalable particle size make it the most effective aerosol tool available to stop a bear attack. Simply by virtue of its ability to disperse large amounts of OC into the area in a very short time.
It is a deterrent. A lock on your door is a deterrent. Any deterrent is ineffectual in an actual attack. Spray an angry bear with this crap, and see what happens. It really p*sses them off!!
A gun, on the other hand - is MUCH more effective. Each year, we have campers who are killed and attacked by bears in Utah. Very few go into the mountains with some aerosol cans; most go in with a good sized pistol. A 9mm is on the small side; but it's better than a can of spray.
I’ve read numerous studies and detailed accounts of the effective use of bear spray in stopping a charging grizzly.
Where do you get your info?
We sprayed a dead standing tree with it, soaked it with 2 full cans. When we came back, at least 2 bear (By the tracks) went into a frenzy and ripped the tree to shreds. They even ate the soft inner trunk, soaked with the spray. It actually attracts them. They went out of their way to get to the tree.
Uhh, no, you don't.
Attacked possibly, but not killed every year.