Bear Safety

AmmoSupply Kate

AmmoSupply Kate

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There are a lot of bear stories in the news at the moment - this year there seem to be a lot about.

There was a story today about an encounter with a grizzly that was successfully averted with a can of bear spray:
http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/edmonton/Wildlife+conflict+specialist+pepper+spray+backpack/9879365/story.html

Although, when you read the article, you'll see that the bear bit into the can. Please note, the manufacturers suggest you spray it at them!!

Pick up a can of Bear Spray at AmmoSupply.ca:
https://www.ammosupply.ca/shop/kit/203/

And keep it in your back pack like this guy did, or pick up a holster and wear it on your person!

We also sell 12ga Bear Bangers:
https://www.ammosupply.ca/shop/205/

As well as 15mm centrefire kits (no PAL required!) that include Bear Bangers and flares (on Deal of the Day today for $29.99):
https://www.ammosupply.ca/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=286
 
I'm doing the 3 day trip on Skyline trail in Banff this summer. First time in years I'll have camped without a firearm!

I'll definitely be stocking up on this gear
 
TV-PressPass said:
I'm doing the 3 day trip on Skyline trail in Banff this summer. First time in years I'll have camped without a firearm!

I'll definitely be stocking up on this gear
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NO FIREARM!!!!!! I wouldn't go!! I never go in the bush without some type of firearm. Bear spray is just not enough?
 
I walked the Brazeau Loop (80km) over 10 days in 2011. Being a provincial park that does not permit firearms I was not able to take my 12.5 870. I took bear spray and bangers. the first few days walking past piles of fresh grizzly crap on the trail and going to bed under the tarp looking over my shoulder took some getting used to... But after a few days you get over it. In retrospect my personal opinion is a firearm is a nice to have for sure, but do you really need it? I don’t know.. I tried the bear bangers and it’s hard to imagine a bear running towards that sound.. followed up with a shot of bear spray. There is something to be said for following back country etiquette and knowing how to pass through bear country to minimize incident. Can you still get mauled? probably. Can you still get mauled with a firearm? probably. If given the (legal choice) of carrying a shotty I will take it. But if I'm walking for days and days with a 60lbs + pack I may also value/agro against taking the extra weight... All depends on what you are comfortable with.
 
GUB said:
NO FIREARM!!!!!! I wouldn't go!! I never go in the bush without some type of firearm. Bear spray is just not enough?
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ROFLOL. You live in Kelowna (maybe one grizzly in there in the last 10 years) and you're so scared of the bush that you'd never go without a gun? That's crazy! Getting in a vehcile is FAR more dangerous. Hell, walking in a thunderstorm is far more dangerous than walking in the bush in Kelowna.

Get out, live life, have fun! Don't be scared of everything in the bush. Read a book on bear safety and enjoy the outdoors!
 
Being face to face with big bears is when you know what you are made of. It's hard wired into your DNA, natures fight or flight kicks in!!! Usually the "Big " talkers are the ones that run and "PEE" their pants!! I know what I am made of!!! Do you!! Grizzly's extinct around Kelowna?? That sounds like the loony left talking!!!! And the big bears in nothern B.C. I quess they are differant then Alberta bears??
 
Ya'll need to pay attention to Kate here fella's... bears are some serious business!

Stories:

Bear arrested for Theft

Bears on the prowl for young children

Bears reported of using the environment as weapons.


Okay take care now....

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But seriously it never hurts to have something and not need it, than need it and not have it. Bears are all cute and cuddly when they got their honey pots and coked up buddies bouncing off the walls, but they're a completely different story when the goods run out.

People often don't think about when they're just on regular trips from town to town; having a kit in the car ((with proper storage so you don't get GASSED while flying down the 401 people)) is never a horrible idea. The chances may be small to actually be at the right time, the right place with the right equipment to help people; but if you're never prepared... well it goes without saying.

TTFN!
 
I do heli logging in Northern BC. Spray and bear bangers are ok most of the time for curious bears. But when it comes to being stalked on a regular basis by rouge black bears and grizzlies I need a shotgun. A group of 6 guys including myself were stalked by a blackbear last fall. 6 grown men with chainsaws and bear bangers going off, and the stupid thing kept charging us always from a different angle the entire day. Im 6'2 275lbs and I had had enough for the day lol, we went back into town and found some black magic slugs! Brenneke black magic for the win
 
Tbss said:
I do heli logging in Northern BC. Spray and bear bangers are ok most of the time for curious bears. But when it comes to being stalked on a regular basis by rouge black bears and grizzlies I need a shotgun. A group of 6 guys including myself were stalked by a blackbear last fall. 6 grown men with chainsaws and bear bangers going off, and the stupid thing kept charging us always from a different angle the entire day. Im 6'2 275lbs and I had had enough for the day lol, we went back into town and found some black magic slugs! Brenneke black magic for the win
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That is part of the problem with spray and bangers is that it gives people a false sense of security and might make them go and do things that they shouldn't. If a bear either black or grizz doesn't run right away. He is thinking about making you dinner. If you shoot, never fire a warning shot. Always shoot to kill as you might not get a 2nd shot. A grizz running is as fast as a race horse. This info is meant for city people not guys that work in the bush.
 
Deuce-deuce said:
I've been told the 12 gauge bangers are corrosive.... Is this true?
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I took a look at the MSDS of the 12ga bear bangers and they do contain potassium perchlorate. I am not a chemist, but I do believe this is corrosive (please jump in and correct me if I am wrong, anyone) and you would want to clean your shotgun after use. We do sell 15mm pen launchers, and will be getting the 15mm bear bangers in a couple of days if this is something you would rather avoid!
 
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