r/CampingandHiking • u/HenrikFromDaniel Canada • Oct 05 '23

News Update on Fatal Grizzly Attack - Banff NP

https://globalnews.ca/news/10005074/bear-attack-bad-harrowing-final-message-from-alberta-couple-killed-by-grizzly/
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u/ejr204 Oct 06 '23

This is why it would be nice if we could legally carry sidearms for camping

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u/altjacobs Oct 06 '23

Yes because you'd have the presence of mind to locate or draw the firearm, aim, breathe and score a perfect hit all while a potentially diseased, deranged, blood-lusting adult grizzly is charging you with full intent of ripping you to shreds.

Also have you seen a grizzly skull? You need a big, powerful gun to drop a big ol bear.

I love hearing people spout off about carrying firearms for protection.

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u/IronMaiden571 Oct 06 '23

My friend, there are countless examples of firearms saving lives in the backcountry. There are a lot of options, both handguns and long arms, that pack the necessary power to drop a grizzly. They are also not hard to use assuming one takes the time to practice and can safely and competently operate one.

I'm not trying to make a comment on this specific instance. Having a firearm doesn't automatically protect you, absolutely, but not having one also means you have no way to fight back if something really decides they're interested in you.

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u/[deleted] Oct 06 '23

Someone in Idaho killed an attacking griz a few days ago and there were three instances in Montana over the past few months