How much firepower?

[GaryZ]

A 22 short should do it . . . . . Think not? Read on . . . . . . . . .

On Bud's Gun Shop Forums the question came up: What is the smallest caliber you trust to protect yourself?

The best answer:

My personal favorite defense gun has always been a Beretta Jetfire in 22 short . Over all the years I've been hiking I never leave without it in my pocket . Of course . we all know too the first rule when hiking in the wilderness is to use the "Buddy System . " For those of you who may be unfamiliar with this it means you NEVER hike alone . You bring a friend or companion, even an in-law . That way, if something happens, there is someone to go get help .

I remember one time hiking with my brother-in-law in northern Alberta . Out of nowhere came this huge brown bear and man, was she mad . We must have been near one of her cubs . Anyway, if I had not had my little Jetfire I'd sure not be here today . Just one shot to my brother-in-law's knee cap and I was able to escape by just walking at a brisk pace.

[14Junkie]

pete

[jimmymac]

Gooder.

[Jack]

That's why I always go camping with somebody fatter than me. I don't have to outrun the bear, just ol lard butt.

[timeisrelative]

That's why I always go camping with somebody fatter than me. I don't have to outrun the bear, just ol lard butt.

Ithink thats where the 22 short comes into play. As a bigger guy I can shoot the smaller guy in the kneecap and then get away!!!