Just make sure you file off the front sight on the .44 so it does not hurt as much when a real bear shoves it up where the sun does not shine.:<)  They are a powerful gun but will not always stop a bear.

Mark in AK

----- Original Message -----
From: "John C..." <trvlr2001@COMCAST.NET>
Date: Friday, January 23, 2009 11:11 am
Subject: Re: Bear Attacks Camper NVC
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM

> Actually, My thoughts on the Lantern were Only to wake me up So I can pull out my 44 mag ...
> John C...
>