On several forums I often see posts asking which gun for hiking in bear country. Without fail, there will be the obligatory "bear-spray instead" post to add contrast to all the other "best caliber" posts. Although the following link is a single incident, it bolsters my pro-gun opinion on this particular debate.
Bear vs Jogger with Bear-spray
I, for one, will not be adding pepper to a bear's next meal.
Bear vs Jogger with Bear-spray
I, for one, will not be adding pepper to a bear's next meal.