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I never received a response. Bridger Petrini is attacked by a near 400 lb cinnamon black bear. The homeowner got a handgun and shot at the bear from inside the kitchen in hopes of scaring it off. The grizzly zigzagged toward him, roaring the whole time. amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "ammoland-20"; Many people claim that handguns are useless for protection against bears. December, 2010, Alaska: Video of the event posted. You will definitely p*** the bear off, but no guarantees beyond that. By the time of the original article, I and my associates found 37 instances that were fairly easily confirmed. My vote is HP, althought the FMJ gives a better wound trial for a bleed out that only works if the bear runs away from you.... No comfort in him bleeding out while he is ripping your head off.. "I do what I do." But soon, he was facing another, much larger, problem. In the original article, there were 37 instances of bear attacks where people attempted to defend themselves or others from a bear or bears, with a handgun. The dogs distracted the sow once more. “The last time, I think, he got it through the lung,” Battle said. It is likely Todd would have avoided injury if he had prioritized using his pistol instead of bear spray. His revolver and a light were laid nearby, easily available. amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; I lean mainly left, but I am a true gunner and would really like the right to get National Carry for US as I do a lot of hiking. I’m going to die, I’m going to die,’’’ said Morris, a pre-med major. By August of 2019, we have found ten more cases, making 73 cases, with three failures, for a success rate of 96%. The bear dropped its head down as he fired the last three shots at extremely close range, Greg said it was three feet or less. Two. All of the methods can be carried for easy access. There was not much news coverage of my friends incident up on his place in Marias pass area here in Montana. This could be a lot of things like: traditional HP, polymer-filled HP, expanding full metal jacket (EFMJ), or a frangible-type (such as Glaser brand used by Air Marshalls). I do manage to hit one out of the park every once in a while. Eight were against black bears. September, 2013, Wyoming: Thorofare Country south of Yellowstone, Grizzly at 10 feet, .44 magnum and .357 magnum, (report from 2015). We have found three cases where a 10 mm pistol was used to defend against bears. “Each backpacker had a gun and each fired at the bear, based on the preliminary investigation,” he said. Sure, a bear in tree is easily killed w/ a 22lr to the head??????? Then he rose to his feet and put three more 240-grain slugs in it. While he was doing this, the Cook came running back from the dump, with the bear chasing him. after being hit by car. Macintyre said the man then fired a shot from a .45-caliber pistol, and the animal ran away. Location: South West Riverside County California, As usual, I would recommend Buffalo Bore which makes two rounds specifically designed to penetrate on Black Bears - they do recommend an upgraded Wolf Spring at the least - The have a +P 230 grain FMJ FP and a 255 grain hard cast FP - Here is link to 255 hard cast. They minimize the risk of overpenetration and successfully eliminate the threat while remaining in your target. More extensive account in Field and Stream Here. But the bear grabbed his calf, pulled him back and went for his groin. John Leguizamo slams Latinx support for Trump, Florida coach's confidence couldn't beat COVID, The pandemic's biggest beneficiaries: Billionaires, Schools adopting trendy activity amid pandemic, $421M in debt: Trump calls it 'a peanut,' but challenges lie ahead, GOP senators begin to shy away from Trump. The 147 gr bullet would be your best bet. 6. He took photographs and started shooting video of the animals when the mother bear got angry and charged. 1936, Alaska: From More Alaskan Bear Tales Page 267 .22 Rimfire  Reference January 31, 1936 black bear. But then Bobby woke up and saw him standing over me and grabbed his Judge revolver. We found three cases involving a .38 revolver, probably .38 S&W special. Five were grizzly bears. A failure to use a handgun or bear spray in a pack, or a rifle slung over the shoulder without a round in the chamber, should not be counted as a failure of the method to defend against bears. I had no expectation that the pistol would kill the bear. So where does all this leave the 9mm; in the holster. She “slumped” again, then came slowly past him at about 15 feet. three salmon fisherman on the Alaska Russian river...they got charge by a Female brown bear...two of the guy s had weapon...the one with pump shotgun never had time to shoot...to cumbersome BUT the last guy had a 9mm FMJ 147gr. Ben missed a shot, the managed to get a shot into the bear's stomach. In 1960 Francis Cannon and her two friends flew into a lake a little north of Minto, Alaska. This is just the only gun I have. He shot 9 rounds which were mainly to the bears head and neck. Great privilege comes with great responsibility. I am assuming FMJ over hollow point but I am a new gun owner and I dont know about grain or jacket etc. 2. 14. The survivors retreated to the ship. I know a .40 cal is not the pistol of choice against a bear but its what I have. The ability to publish and search for these incidents has increased over the years. no matter - unlikely one shot from a pistol is bringing down a bear. 26 September 2018, Montana: bow hunter stopped attack by sow grizzly and nearly grown cub. amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; He was taken to Alta Vista Hospital in Las Vegas, N.M., where he was treated and released. It ran off. You would be better off shooting yourself with it and saving yourself the mauling. amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; You'll never feel the recoil nor hear the report. The last shot was just short of contact. 9mm light recoil and usually pretty easy to come by. May 28, 2010, Alaska: Denali National Park: Backpacker Stops Grizzly attack with .45 pistol. He fired two warning shots, one in front of each bear. Hello, you used to write wonderful, but the last few posts have been kinda boring… I miss your super writings. Fall, 1970, Alaska: From More Alaskan Bear Tales Page 269 grizzly. Byrum started to pull his .44 Magnum pistol out of his holster. All were successful. Furthermore, your entire post is just a strawman, as NONE of what you stated was said in this article. The second time the officer responded, the bear came down out of the tree and advanced on Seager again, according to Lewis. Wildlife rangers tracked the bear down and killed it late Friday. You need not rely on my judgment or that of my colleagues. 3. Jul 28, 1996  The 16-year-old counselor, Anna – Knochel, was in critical condition. 10. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. After being hit, in short order, with three 300 grain slugs from a .44 magnum Ruger Blackhawk, and four 600 grain slugs from a 12 gauge, the bear retreated. 1. last week of June, 2003, Montana: Grizzly Bear attacked, man mauled, used .41 Mag to stop second attack.

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