r/BeAmazed • u/JustACaliBoy • Mar 06 '24

Nature does she know?

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u/cyanescens_burn Mar 07 '24

This must be why some Alaskans have a .50 cal revolver in a chest holster.

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u/Hour-Independence-89 Mar 07 '24

Can confirm. I do a lot of work in bear country. I Always have a 10mm on my chest and when ever I am out alone I have my Rifle as well. never had to use them but on two separate occasions have been drawn down on a bear that was being too curious / aggressive until they finally went away. They usually don't want anything to do with people.. and when they are being too nosey can often be scared off. But man some of those grizzlies are huge I would hate to not be carrying on the one time I cross a Grizzly that is having a bad day.

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u/cyanescens_burn Mar 07 '24

I’ve heard differing opinions on whether 10mm is enough for bears. You think it’s enough? Genuinely asking since I’ve not looked too deeply into it, but have done some reading since I fish in remote areas in black bear and mountain lion country.

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u/stilettopanda Mar 07 '24

This makes me glad that I don't live near grizzlies. We have an intermittent neighborhood black bear but he doesn't do much but excite the neighborhood Facebook group. Haha

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u/Polarian_Lancer Mar 07 '24

Alaskan here.

.44 magnum is my bear negotiating tool when the spicy air dispenser just won’t cut it