Safety in Bear Country: Protective Measures and Bullet Performance at Short Range

摘要

Bears are frequently encountered by people working in or enjoying the outdoors. Some government agencies have regulations concerning the firearms their personnel carry for protection against bears. Guidelines to prevent hazardous encounters with bears are presented, and the performance of commonly used weapons and ammunition is discussed. The ballistic performance of bullets at short range is often considerably different from performance of the same bullet at the longer range generally encountered while hunting. Recommendations are made for weapons and ammunition used as protection from bears.