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In reply to the discussion: Man shoots grizzly bear sow that charged him near trail off Chena Hot Springs Road (Alaska) [View all]Dial H For Hero
(2,971 posts)14. How old is his son? The story didn't say.
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Man shoots grizzly bear sow that charged him near trail off Chena Hot Springs Road (Alaska) [View all]
Dial H For Hero
Jul 2021
OP
Based upon what, exactly? The Alaska State Troopers are backing his story.
Dial H For Hero
Jul 2021
#3
Unless he had his dick, er um gun already in hand, it's unlikely he'd have time to shoot.
we can do it
Jul 2021
#33
Try taking a class on back country wildlife / hiking safety and get back to me.
we can do it
Jul 2021
#36
Whatever that means. I do extended back country hikes and have seen grizzlies and black bears.
we can do it
Jul 2021
#45
If the guy was a poacher and didn't possess the carcass, why even admit to shooting at it?
TheBlackAdder
Jul 2021
#108
+1, I still wonder why mother bears see humans as a threat other than "humans are stupid ...
uponit7771
Jul 2021
#17
Which precautions did he not follow? Nothing in the story indicates he was careless.
Dial H For Hero
Jul 2021
#7
Chill fella... the bear is dead and the guy with the gun walks w/o a scratch
LanternWaste
Jul 2021
#125
Per the 2nd story, he tried yelling at the bear (which didn't work), drew his revolver, and waited
Dial H For Hero
Jul 2021
#75
You are omitting my favorite, death penalty for "trespassing" on mother nature's turf
Devil Child
Jul 2021
#112
I don't live in Alaska, but pretty sure I wouldn't mistake a bear for a moose!
Treefrog
Jul 2021
#82
He did say he only did so for a moment. Perhaps it was in cover when he first spotted it.
Dial H For Hero
Jul 2021
#84
Beyond "guns are useful tools with which to defend one's self against bears", I don't find the story
Dial H For Hero
Jul 2021
#55
The bear was charging him. What should he have done differently when it was within 10 yards?
Dial H For Hero
Jul 2021
#77
Perhaps because the average person will find spray far easier to use than a handgun in the class of
Dial H For Hero
Jul 2021
#73
You say that like it is a bad-thing. This story is a real example of why I support open-carry laws.
Devil Child
Jul 2021
#62
That is great to read, if anyone here was arguing against the utility of bear-spray.
Devil Child
Jul 2021
#80
I completely agree. In all likelihood, he saved the life of both himself and his son.
Dial H For Hero
Jul 2021
#96
Nah. In the Gungeon most would be debating the pros and cons of .44 Magnum vs. .454 Casull.
Dial H For Hero
Jul 2021
#130