Two Lucky young hunters. 24 shots to stop a grizzly attack!

[IDVortex]

24 shots with a 1911 is like what, 7 mags worth? Lol

About 4.

 

[LaHunter]

i would imagine he picked up his buddy's 10mm and used that, since his buddy was pre occupied with the bear trying to eat him.

 

[CAElkhunter]

It is easy to criticize his marksmanship sitting at a computer rather than feet from a mad 530 lb Grizzly.
I am betting even the best shot gets a little shaky in that situation. I am sure the Bear wasn't standing still.

Bear dead, Friend alive. I would call that a success after I changed my underwear

 

[atmat]

“Because it’s illegal to shoot a grizzly bear as they’re protected under the Endangered Species Act unless it is in self-defense, IDFG conducted a complete investigation, concluding that Hill and Meyers did not break any law.”

Is it sad I sorta expected them to not get off with a quick investigation?

 

[BigNate]

Good for them - it could have been much worse.

A bear has a small brain and that makes a small target.

The kid with the 45 ACP must have an old soul - I like that.

I carry a 45acp but it's loaded with 45 Super 250gr hard cast doing just over 1100 fps.

 

[Ralphie]

I’d say those “kids” did pretty well for themselves and have more street cred to talk about bear defense than 99.9% of the population.

 

[Spike elk]

Interesting interview with the two boys who survived the attack. https://www.eastidahonews.com/2024/...times-share-their-stunning-story-of-survival/

 

[High Climber]

Monster of bear. Props to those young men for keeping their cool and saving each others lives. Damn thing ate 24 bullets that’s wild

 

[ScreamingPotato]

land sharks. It’s crazy grizzlies are being coddled in the lower 48. Predator worship is a strange thing

City slickers that dominate the vote and don't have to deal with them because they sit in their house playing video games so what do they care?

 

[ScottinPA]

We were hunting west of there that week. Saw some small grizz tracks but that's all.
Glad they're alive.