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    From what I've read, bullets seem to further anger bears....

    Don't think any firearm is of much use when a bear is up close and when a bear is far away there's no need to shoot it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Riverkilt
    From what I've read, bullets seem to further anger bears....

    Don't think any firearm is of much use when a bear is up close and when a bear is far away there's no need to shoot it.
    Ron
    Ron, you're absolutely right in saying that when a bear is far away there's no need to shoot it, but, as this story demonstrates, there are times when having enough stopping power on hand is a prudent precation to take...and yes, an informed shot-placement with the right caliber will stop a bear - even a grizzly.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Iolaus
    Ron, you're absolutely right in saying that when a bear is far away there's no need to shoot it, but, as this story demonstrates, there are times when having enough stopping power on hand is a prudent precation to take...and yes, an informed shot-placement with the right caliber will stop a bear - even a grizzly.
    here are some links of Bear hunters who use handguns.

    Handgun Bear Hunters in Maine ( black bear )

    In Alaska ( brown bear )
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    We live well INSIDE the city limits of Colorado Springs and our housing development was filled out in the mid 70's. We've had black bears on our deck at least 3 times in the last 4 years and I'd hate to tell you how much undigested seeds (bear scat) we've cleaned up in our yard. I've even seen one crossing the street next door at 2:30 in the afternoon. We saw 2 when we came home from an early dinner out last year (about 6:30). We take NO chances outside. Even tho there are few bear problems in our area no one with half a brain will leave out garbage or bird feeders overnight. And yes, there are children that walk home from school on our street. At least they are walking in groups and making enough noise that the bears stay away.

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