I may be one of the few people on this board that has had an actual confrontation with an aggressive bear (a big boar Blackie that just wouldn't listen). I had no weapon or spray on me. What I did have was speed and smarts. Lots and lots of speed and smarts. The person that said you should never run from a bear, has never seen me run full speed off of a tall cliff to make my escape. I was a bit worse for wear from the fall and sudden stop, but at least my face remains beautiful to this very day.

Twas' in my younger days. Now I just carry, shoot first and ask questions later. I'm getting too old for any monkey business.