Bear Spray vs Handguns for Bear Defense: Which Is Faster & More Effective?

Summary

The article compares bear spray and handguns, specifically the Glock 20 10mm, for bear defense, concluding that with proper training and holstering, both can be deployed effectively in under two seconds. It highlights the importance of practice for all defense systems, including rifles and shotguns, and notes bureaucratic hurdles in Canada for obtaining handgun carry permits for animal defense. The analysis emphasizes that training, not the system itself, dictates deployment speed.