Actually BC was one of the first to allow it.
In Reality, a 9 mm of modern design and good manufacturer provides ballistic data providing evidence supporting a 9 mm being sufficient for wilderness carry. Law enforcement community has become ignorant of basic laws of physics. You need penetration, not expansion, and good shot placement. I originally wanted a 10 mm, but due to lack of Buffalo Bore rounds or Double tap makes it useless. AE 10 mm is no better then 9 mm rounds. If I was a CFO I would most likely question the 10 mm myself if I was operating with the assumptions CFOs operate.
It will be hard for the CFO to denny my request if I provide my data to support my evidence. If he wishes to deny, I have all winter to play game. In reality you can not apply unless you have the firearm in your possession. I also have a .357 Mag Chiappa Rhino and I will do ballistic testing to disprove or prove that big caliber revolvers are not more effective. Problem with 10 mm is total lack of good ammunition unless you hand load. A CFO will not approve a firearm that you must hand load. The caliber must be accessible within reason for the indented purpose.
The argument of .45 ACP being a better stopper is total bull s**t. I actually will do a comparison of all calibers for purpose of wilderness carry this winter. It seems like CFOs in my opinion are operating on gut feeling, and not on any solid data.
Hot 9 mm rounds are as good as any bigger ones. Since penetration is key for Black Bears, I do not understand how a 45 acp or any other slow moving round in comparison helps with penetration. 45 ACP might be good for humans that do not need penetration, but expansion.
The entire myth of knock down power is a myth. The shooter would need to be knocked down himself for the round to ever have power to knock the target of same size down. If your shooting 600 nitro, sure that will work, Maybe a 500 magnum. In reality, I read tones of articles about black bears being taken down with .38 Specials.
Well see, maybe I am wrong, and I will just use the Chiappa Rhino.
My quest for the perfect wilderness carry firearm continues! It makes it even harder for me, as my criteria for a pilot are different then lets say a prospector that can carry a full size pistol or revolver or even a shot gun. I heard of native trappers using .22 LR to shot black bears with well placed shot in the head.
For me it has to be:
Small
Light
Controllable
Approved by CFO
Cheers