Originally Posted By: clearwater
[ Noreal reason they can't teach how to safely use firearms in thebush just like many Alaskans do.



The probable real reason can be summed up in 3 words "fear of litigation" if something goes wrong. That said, I would not be surprised if there is not any litigation stemming from the bear attack.
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