[baclava]

So a loud bang is all we need?, will keep my .380 pocket pistol handy, lol

[ansel12]

That beats my 22 short Baretta.

[marktwain]

So a loud bang is all we need?, will keep my .380 pocket pistol handy, lol

Seems to work about 2/3 of the time. For the other 2/3 you may need more persuasion.

Safety belts are not only for fender-benders.

A .380 is a lot better than a sharp stick. Probably enough against nearly all black bears. Probably will work most of the time, even against most brown bears. Sometimes, though, more is needed.

[Keyhopper]

Why not just shoot Bootle rockets at the bear.
(((( Chuckling))))