[xone]

he chose not to use in respect for the bear

To hell with the bear! First encounter was close but he had time to deploy bear spray, he had time to shoot.

[PGR88]

To hell with the bear! First encounter was close but he had time to deploy bear spray, he had time to shoot.

He probably brought a .22 with him, or something as equally useless against a bear.

[Brooklyn Attitude]

“... he had time to deploy bear spray, he had time to shoot.”

Studies show bear spray is more effective than a pistol and easier to use when stressed.