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From my other post I mentioned I use my pistol when backpacking.  Here is how I practice.  

I keep the pistol holstered on my pack waist belt. I have a creek with steep banks on my property.  I also have a few basketballs, volleyballs, and soccer balls I collected over the years from trash heaps and garage sales.  I go down to the creek with my pack on and a 50 lb bag of sand in it.  

I will throw the ball as hard as I can up the bank and as it bounces back towards me I unholster, draw, and shoot at it.  Very similar to a bears head coming toward you.  

Maybe in the beginning you should have someone else throw the ball but eventually you want to throw it.  The practice of going from one activity to another while trying to get at your gun quickly is very valuable.  It is not as effective if you are just waiting for the ball to come to you.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING!!! THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO PRACTICE!!!  but so is a bear in an all out attack!  YOU MAY BE AMAZED TO FIND OUT HOW EASILY THE GUN DISCHARGES WHEN YOU ARE EXCITED AND VERY RUSHED TO GET THE GUN ON TARGET!!!  

I speak from personal experience.  I give thanks to God for still having all the fingers on my left hand that I use to guide the gun up into position.  With a 4" ported barrel, the tip of the barrel is still inside the palm of your left hand as you bring it up.

Message Thread:

• Bear pistol PatrickH Oct 15 2003
  • Study of pistol effectiveness against bears Xtroll Nov 16 2004
  • Wife Protection Joe Oct 18 2003
    • Excellent Points, Joe Mark Oct 18 2003
  • Regarding your Handgun Inquiry - Brian Richardson Oct 17 2003
  • .44 mag rainydayhunter Oct 17 2003
  • Expert's Opinion Forestar Oct 17 2003
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    • The Point is... Alex_Cena Oct 18 2003
      • That's what I thought... Michael Strahan Oct 18 2003
  • Question DJ Oct 16 2003
    • Depends.... Mark Oct 16 2003
      • Thanks DJ Oct 17 2003
  • Some Excellent Responses Here..... Mark Oct 16 2003
  • How good of a pistol shot are you? Paul H Oct 16 2003
    • 480 Ruger jdb3 Oct 17 2003
      • Bandolier Holsters Mark Oct 17 2003
  • Alaska Guide Special Forestar Oct 16 2003
  • Practice technique Ed M Oct 16 2003
    • Re: Practice TR Oct 17 2003
  • Something you get used to Postman Oct 16 2003
  • The Only Reason to Have a Pistol... Alex_Cena Oct 16 2003
  • Magnum Research Jer Oct 15 2003
  • Titanium or scandium Ed M Oct 15 2003
  • Whatever, just so its accessable all the time aksalcha Oct 15 2003
    • Handguns. Especially the .454 dzrtram Jan 18 2005
  • I Think You Answered Your Own Question... Mark Oct 15 2003
    • I Agree with Mark Derek Oct 16 2003
      • re; i agree with mark cold zero Oct 16 2003
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