re: Wyoming hunting guide fatally mauled by grizzly bears

I didn’t miss your point at all, I’m saying from my experience that the people who spend the most time in the backcountry don’t usually carry firearms because they are unnecessary weight and are less effective than bear spray. This is not an attack on guns, I just believe in having the right tool for the job.

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But I'm saying its a heck of a lot easier for some lib from San Fransisco to buy a $30 can of bear spray than it is to buy a $800 .44 mag, practice, and carry it and use it properly

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Absolutely, it’s easier for anyone to use bear spray properly. I think the easier to use, more effective tool is the best for the majority of people. Do you think that the average out of shape hunter from the flat lands who puts 100 rounds a year through his .44 will be able to effectively take down a charging Grizzly at close range? I think he like most other people would be better off with bear spray but it’s a personal decision and you are allowed to carry whatever makes you comfortable.