[Paladin2]

Use both, early and often.

Practice.

[JRandomFreeper]

Use both, early and often.

Amen. And if you can, call for arty and an airstrike. There is no reason to be cheap if you have to use force. Don't hesitate, use it all, until the threat doesn't exist.

/johnny

[dangerdoc]

Considering you are dealing with an animal with teeth and claws measured in inches, vital organs either feet of soft tissue or inches of bone away and the ability to run you to the ground even after being shot, avoiding pissing it off is probably wise.

In Alaska, hunters are on the menu.

[SaraJohnson]

Is this a joke?

[sjmjax]

Yes, use both....

If I'm hiking in bear country, I want a revolver uses canisters of bear repellent pepper spray as bullets!