Comments on: Bothersome Bears https://www.isegoria.net/2010/08/bothersome-bears/ From the ancient Greek for equality in freedom of speech; an eclectic mix of thoughts, large and small Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:46:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.6.1 By: Todd https://www.isegoria.net/2010/08/bothersome-bears/comment-page-1/#comment-15161 Todd Fri, 20 Aug 2010 20:16:16 +0000 http://www.isegoria.net/?p=21536#comment-15161 For years, the Alaskan Fish and Game cautioned hikers that the minimum firearm defense against a bear is a .357 with a six inch barrel. Of course, they should also recommend certain bullets since that gun will handle everything from frangible bullets used by air marshalls (e.g. Glaser Silver Safety Slug Ammunition, .38 Special, 80 Grain) up to 200-grain hunting loads.

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