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Please don't take this response as flippant or rude, but I'd say that the majority of folks that pack handguns for bear protection do not have the handgun shooting skills necessary to effectively use a handgun in such a role.  I can pick up a rifle after having not shot one for a year and have little trouble shooting at the rifles potential.  I can seldom due that after a months time with a pistol, and if I don't shoot during the winter, I'm really off.  I'd say I shoot alot more than the average guy, and keep an eye on how well or poorly folks shoot at the range.  The regulars can do some amazing things with a handgun, the guy that shows up once a year is in no position to trust his life on his shooting.  Unless one practices regularly with a pistol, they simply won't be able to place the shot needed in a defensive situation.

If you've put the time in becoming proficient with a pistol, you'll be up on what's out there and able to make the decision of what will meet your needs.

Message Thread:

• handgun for bears? av8nak Jun 23 2005
  • More on all sort of weapons and bears Ray Jun 27 2005
    • handgun skill not nessecary????? calndux Jun 29 2005
    • Bear Defense BrownBear Jun 28 2005
    • Ray is bear shooting... Murphy Jun 27 2005
      • Murphy Ray Jun 28 2005
  • Handguns and Bears.... Murphy Jun 24 2005
    • Bears and little guns Ed M Jun 24 2005
      • Here is your answer Ed M, on "bears and little g Ray Jun 27 2005
        • bear in anchorage calndux Jun 29 2005
      • Bearguns and Skill.... Murphy Jun 25 2005
      • More on "little guns" Ray Jun 24 2005
      • Little guns BrownBear Jun 24 2005
    • Handguns BrownBear Jun 24 2005
  • Bear handguns Ed M Jun 24 2005
  • Bear protection Ray Jun 24 2005
  • If you have to ask Paul H Jun 24 2005
    • Bear defense AkHunter45 Jun 27 2005
    • Practice BrownBear Jun 24 2005
    • handguns... av8nak Jun 24 2005
      • handguns grizz106 Jun 24 2005
      • 480 for me Paul H Jun 24 2005
        • Bears Snowwolfe Jun 24 2005
          • bear handguns mauserboy Jun 26 2005