[TexasGator]

“Most bear attacks are not surprise charges from extremely close range.”

So, no need to train for close range attacks?

[marktwain]

It is good to practice for close range, surprise attacks. But many seem to believe that unless you can draw and hit a bear in half a second (exaggerated), there is no use in having a pistol to protect yourself.

Another problem is many seem very unwilling to kill a bear, even to protect themselves.

It is important to overcome that programing.

In the vast majority of bear attacks, there is a few seconds warning. It is equally important to take advantage of those few seconds to draw your pistol and make ready.