Originally Posted By: bacpacjac
John, It sounds like you're saying we should skip the bear spray.


No, I'm saying they shouldn't be *compared* as in this vs that, but rather they fill different and compatible roles.

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Are you advocating carrying both a gun and spray,


Yes.

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trying spray first and then shooting only if it doesn't work?


Not specifically. I'm saying you have two different types of tools and can respond as you feel the situation dictates.

-john