[Robert357]

“...... bear spray—which Pratt carries regularly—works as well on cougars as it does on grizzlies. ......”

Which is why when I go hunting or hiking, I carry a .44 Rem Mag revolver. It will work much better on wild animals than bear-spray.

[5th MEB]

I always carry a Ruger 45 Long Colt, “when gunpowder speaks the wildlife listens”!