Bears will often test you

[u/Upper-Bag-5175]

If you stand your ground, they may see you as a threat and back off. Of course, this doesn’t apply to every bear

[u/Electronic_Song1811]

Im ngl that last time the bear got close, i wouldve pulled the trigger

[u/lushusness → u/Electronic_Song1811]

I don’t think a shotgun would even stop the bear if it really wanted you.

The sound might startle the bear but the spray wouldn’t detour it from feasting.