The bear facts

I have never been bitten by a bear but have been bitten twice by GS dogs and yes it hurts an takes a long time to heal. So whenever I come across a bear video I'll take a look.

The problem with bear protection from a black bears compared to a Grizzly is the head, pretty important since that's what will be chasing you. A Black bear skull is more blunt while a Grizzly is tapered like a wedge. Any hunter knows it doesn't take much to deflect a bullet. There have been studies of bear attacks where firearms are used and failed because the bullet just bounced off the skull.

I personally would save a few bullets in case you are attacked. While fat ass is on top of you any shot into the head from under the bear has less obstacles.

The bear in the photo charged me while checking a bait station but ran when he realized it was a human. This happened so fast that I will never considered using bear spray, just not enough time to use both. I will still carry spray for stray dogs and any two legged assholes.