On Bud’s Gun Shop Forums the question came up:
What is the smallest caliber you trust to protect
yourself in bear woods
A 22 short should do it….think not…read on……..
My personal favorite defense gun has
always been a Beretta Jetfire in 22 short. Over all the years I’ve been
hiking I never leave without it in my pocket. Of course we all know too
the first rule when hiking in the wilderness is to use the “Buddy
System.” For those of you who may be unfamiliar with this it means you
NEVER hike alone. You bring a friend or companion, even an in-law, that
way if something happens there is someone to go get help. I remember
one time hiking with my brother-in-law in northern Alberta. Out of
nowhere came this huge brown bear and man was she mad. We must have been
near one of her cubs. Anyway, if I had not had my little Jetfire I’d
sure not be here today. Just one shot to my brother-in-law’s knee cap
and I was able to escape by just walking at a brisk pace.
