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I found the same things and have the same issues that you state. There wasn’t a lot of bear killing going on until the firearm bullet diameter and horsepower substantially increased, even when larger, more powerful handguns were used …. poor bullet design, weight for caliber, ect. for bear stopping should be noted! memtb

I think the point SBTCO was making was that he feels handguns are effective in deterring attacks, and that people can make hits with them under pressure. I am not knocking the article because the bears weren't always killed when shot, especially with a .22 LR. I am 100% a .223 Rem guy for deer but I see attacking bears as a different situation.

My point was that the article was terribly written and wasn't always about 'attacks', nor was it edited for clarity or quality control, so I really have to wonder what else it got wrong or didn't mention???

Had a friend many years ago drop a sow on skilak lake in AK with a glock 10mm. Took the whole mag.

I'll take a rifle