Thanks for your input. I'll consider everything EXCEPT the "equalizer".
On the last trip, I packed a .44 mag. It was a real pain to carry, and in reality, I know it was more for my peace of mind than a life-saver. Experts say the only handgun that'll stop a grizz is a .50 cal, which is a real cannon. Problem is, even with a heart/lung shot, Smokey can live another 2 minutes...plenty of time to dine on Bruce.
I bought a .12 gauge with an 18" barrel a few years ago, but THAT would be a pain to carry, too.
Bear pepper spray it will be. (I figure if it doesn't work, I can always spray my buddy and put him between me and the bear
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You might like this one. When I talked to a biologist at the AK G&F about grizzlies, I asked him if it was true that I should shoot at the bear's shoulder when it came at me, thereby breaking his shoulder and putting him down.
The biologist replied, "Mister, you just aim at the big brown blur that's coming in your direction!"
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