Very few people ever get struck by lightning so I reckon some of the brave outdoorsmen on here go golfing and fishing in the middle of a good thunder storm just to get away from the crowds.
Bears do, very rarely attack people but if I and my family are going to be one of the rare unlucky ones, I think I will try to have some means of protection. And the peace of mind having the means of protection brings.
Bear spray is a handy and apparently effective method.
When it comes to a gun for a canoe trip a stainless synthetic stocked shot gun would be good. The purpose of the weapon is after all to get one or a number of shots off at a very close range at serious threat bear.
A big bore rifle is great for killing a bear at longer range but may be less effective at close quarters.
A .357 mag. double action revolver might be the best gun for this job.
It would always be on your hip
It could be fired with one hand, either right or left
5 or 6 shots
And would have plenty enough power when shot in a bear's eye, ear or nose from a few feet or inches.
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Robin,
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...And HIS kingdom shall have no end...
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