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First let me clarify that I am not going into the woods petrified and paranoid of a bear charge.  I do however think that every time I go out into the woods there is a possibility of a encounter.  What the odds are I and know one else knows.  

I do find it troubling that some one here think practicing is worthless (the impression I got from some).  Sure if a bear charges from the back, out of sight, its bad news.  I was only asking for thoughts on how to better practice.  And also what is a good standard of proficiency to shoot for with either a rifle, shotgun, or handgun.    

I love to go shooting, and I love to go shooting even more if there is some sort benifit that can gain from it.  I feel that anyone who carries a firearm in the woods with the intention of stopping bear should at least practice to some standard.  Am I wrong for thinking this?

Anyway I would still be interesed in some fun/interesting/helpful shooting drills kind of like the swinging barrel idea, but more practical.  Sorry to open a can of worms, but I just find it troubling that some people consider practice and becoming profiecient with your firearm unneeded.

  

Message Thread:

• Bear Charge Time Frame Jake_65_65 Mar 28 2006
  • I'm Confused about Bear Charge DR B Mar 29 2006
    • Shoot first ask Q later 9point Mar 29 2006
  • Get some training AK Ray Mar 28 2006
  • Handgun practice Ed M Mar 28 2006
  • Bear Charge and Practice Jake_65_65 Mar 28 2006
    • practice Gary Mar 28 2006
      • Thanks Jake_65_65 Mar 28 2006
  • Blackie charge experience AK375HH Mar 28 2006
  • bear charge/worries northway Mar 28 2006
    • make sure you yell blackcat Mar 28 2006
  • actual charge Ken R Mar 28 2006
  • The worst bear charge... Michael Strahan Mar 28 2006
  • judgement pistol shooting... Kid Mar 28 2006
  • Bear charge .338 mag. Mar 28 2006
    • Bear Charges art Mar 30 2006
  • Here is my thoughts 375ultramag Mar 28 2006
    • pepperspray BRWNBR Mar 28 2006
      • Spray Gordo Mar 29 2006
        • Fire away 375ultramag Mar 29 2006
  • science martentrapper Mar 28 2006
  • science martentrapper Mar 28 2006
    • science martyv Mar 28 2006
  • blackie charge Magnum Man Mar 28 2006
    • practice BRWNBR Mar 28 2006
  • Time frame AkHunter45 Mar 28 2006
    • Bear meetings Ak Steve Mar 28 2006
      • Time Snowwolfe Mar 28 2006
    • Bear Charge Jake_65_65 Mar 28 2006