Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees! What these stupid anti-gun zealots won't come up with to stop people from carrying a firearm!
These same idiots who conducted the study have never encountered a bear in their stupid lives! I personally chased a black bear with cups from our back porch, she did not stand her ground until she reached the edge of the woods, this is when I knew she would would not budge no further and left her alone!
Most bears are more afraid of you than you are of them, if you respect most animals they will respect you. Having a firearm with you is always excellent insurance inspite of some liberal crap trap study that suggests other wise!
What kind of cups? Tea, measuring, sports?