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Black bear experience
In Canada I used a 50 cal black powder 300 grain bullet over a Magnum 150 grain powder charge at 15 yards on a wounded 6 ft plus 300 plus pound bear. I wasn't scared but SOMEBODT sh*t in my shorts !
So with a handgun I'd be nervous but having been in a few LE gunfights I'd suggest you spend plenty of time practicing with the biggest handgun you can shoot to develop hand/eye coordination and skill. Then maintain your skill level with frequent practice.
When under pressure you do as trained and the adrenal rush will allow you to focus on your target and ride the recoil much better than you think you could, WITH PRACTICE !
No good handgun caliber so best technique would be to practice caution and environmental awareness. My guide simple crashed through woods making as much noise as possible to alert the bears he was mucking about.
In Canada I used a 50 cal black powder 300 grain bullet over a Magnum 150 grain powder charge at 15 yards on a wounded 6 ft plus 300 plus pound bear. I wasn't scared but SOMEBODT sh*t in my shorts !
So with a handgun I'd be nervous but having been in a few LE gunfights I'd suggest you spend plenty of time practicing with the biggest handgun you can shoot to develop hand/eye coordination and skill. Then maintain your skill level with frequent practice.
When under pressure you do as trained and the adrenal rush will allow you to focus on your target and ride the recoil much better than you think you could, WITH PRACTICE !
No good handgun caliber so best technique would be to practice caution and environmental awareness. My guide simple crashed through woods making as much noise as possible to alert the bears he was mucking about.