Exotic animals in Ohio

[ironmike86]

I know 357 mag is considered min .for backup carry for Black Bears. But so many ppl say a .40 or 9mm wouldn't even penetrate? Just wondering what he used. I wouldn't want a bear charging me. I also hear stories of a bear charging and killing the Hunter after he let loose with shots from a rife. I don't want to find out.

[Glock Fan]

I know 357 mag is considered min .for backup carry for Black Bears. But so many ppl say a .40 or 9mm wouldn't even penetrate? Just wondering what he used. I wouldn't want a bear charging me. I also hear stories of a bear charging and killing the Hunter after he let loose with shots from a rife. I don't want to find out.

Might run into issues with the 9mm especially if it's HP ammo. The .357 mag and .40 S&W OTOH should penetrate the softer areas like the neck and through the mouth.

I've seen a few cases where shots went through the roof of a Grizzly Bear's mouth, and into the brain, a case where a .40 S&W snapped the neck of a Black Bear, and another case where a .40 S&W penetrated a Grizzly Bear's neck and roof of the mouth.

In a true "life or death" situation, once the lead starts flying, keep shooting until the threat stops or you run out of ammo!

[ironmike86]

Yeah. Just musta been a good shot. It was a one shot kill per the Officer on the news with his service pistol.

[cmhbob]

Ohio LE carries a variety of sidearms. There is no standard, not even a defacto standard.

[ironmike86]

Really? So he could have had a cannon??

[Tucker's Mom]

Really? So he could have had a cannon??

Kaboom!Yeah ..that'll will do it...LOL

[Glock Fan]

Ohio LE carries a variety of sidearms. There is no standard, not even a defacto standard.

Yeah. Just musta been a good shot. It was a one shot kill per the Officer on the news with his service pistol.

Makes me wonder if he carries a .44 mag or .454 Casull. :-)