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I don't know how accurate your statement is. From what I've read, it's not a matter of avoiding, it's of escaping. Coincidentally, I read the following study

I don't know how accurate your statement is. From what I've read, it's not a matter of avoiding, it's of escaping. Coincidentally, I read the following study which only considered the use of pistols, and only incidents that were reported, in the defense from a bear attack. 37 incidents since 1987. https://www.ammoland.com/2018/02/defense-against-bears-with-pistols-97-success-rate-37-incidents-by-caliber/ https://www.ammoland.com/2018/02/defense-against-bears-with-...

Mikeb85 7y ago
37 incidents in 32 years across the whole US... And that's with a reckless gun-toting population (human). Conversely 15ish people die from avalanches every year in Canada. Bears... Dunno, maybe one every 3-4 years? Also, the US has more hunters. Hunters are more likely to be attacked since they often are sneaking up on bears. Bears really aren't dangerous. There's tons of sightings and encounters around here, almost no attacks. For the few attacks that happen, bear spray is pretty effective. Guns are overkill and aren't even allowed in the parks around here.