We have the occasional black bear that wanders through where I live. Had one hit and killed on the road a few miles from my house a few years back. Had a report of one wandering around through town not too long ago. I’ve never seen one and have never been particularly worried about it. If I ever need it I hope 9mm federal HST 124 grain is good enough.
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Before I became a gun owner, closest bear encounter was one summer in Lake Tahoe. I didn’t see it, just got out of dodge as fast as I could when I learned it was near. I had a cooler with tuna sandwich in the back of the truck and got worried my favorite mother-in-law would be too slow to react.
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New report
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Moral of the story (in my view) is “Be careful what you wish for, you might get it!”
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Great question and replies. Ty
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I, personally, like .454 Casual. Anything that is big enough to eat 6 rounds of that! I obviously had no business shooting it in the first place. Imho
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Killed because his gun was not ready to go. Wasted time trying to unfold a stock. Hollywood is full of stupid ideas… 
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I’ve also never heard anyone ever have a nice thing to say about those old SPAS 12 shotguns other than they looked cool lol
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Remember this?
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Wow. Darwin award gold medalist.
I wonder if the dog made it out alive.
Update: I read some of the comments. 3 idiots and the doggone.
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What’s the saying?
You don’t have to outrun the bear, you just have to outrun your slowest friend
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Dogs can be loyal to a fault though, even though momma bear way outmatches any domesticated dog…. Soo…
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I used to do a LOT of backpacking in the Sierras and came across a lot of black bears. I’m thankful they’re relatively passive around humans, other than wanting your food or other scented items. I’ve seen some really big ones, especially when they stand upright. It’s pretty intimidating being so close to something that big with big knives on each paw.
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Good article, thanks. 
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the weight of a 500 mag revolver combined with the heavy recoil and cost of ammo favors a lighter higher capacity easier to shoot, & practice with 10mm. my choice is most definitely a 10mm
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