[midnightson]

“A .41 magnum”

Not nearly enough fire-power-—Guides and DEC people here in Alaska generally use 12ga. 3” magnum pump-shotguns- more
likely to have a successful second shot than with a hand-gun.

[marktwain]

“Not nearly enough fire-power-—Guides and DEC people here in Alaska generally use 12ga. 3” magnum pump-shotguns- more
likely to have a successful second shot than with a hand-gun”

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In the actual attack where the man defended himself with a handgun, he was hit without warning. If he had been carrying a rifle or shotgun, he most likely would have lost it at that point.

His handgun stayed with him, and probably saved his life.