Counter Assault Bear Spray with Holster - Bears, Mountain Lions, Coyotes - Long-Range 44ft Distance - Pepper Spray Safety Gear for Hiking & Camping Protection - 2% Capsaicin - 10.2 oz

Easy to use with plenty of safety features to prevent accidental firing. A must have self defense weapon for exploring deep woods by yourself or with your dog

Perfect size to attach to belt loop or backpack. Important to carry when hiking in case there is a need to deter bear, coyote or aggressive stray dogs. Better to have it and not need it than not have it and need it!

My friend is a wildlife biologist in California and we became friends after she issued a depredation permit when a rogue bear was intruding on an old friend in the mountains populated less than two households per square mile. The bear clawed my old friend. I asked the biologist how to discourage bear intrusions and she said only two things work: putting amonia in water on your doorstep will keep them away from the door, and there is one spray that is effective and it is called Counter Assault. The spray is available from Walmart in California. But don't test the spray or you shorten the shelf life, and always be cognizant of wind speed and direction since effective distance can be hindered or increased against or with the wind.

Great addition to my trail kit. Easy holster access is a nice bonus.

BEAR-ing in mind that I haven't yet used this on a bear… I bought this because I car camp in bear country. I tested it at home in the front yard and it worked great. Nice long stream, hopefully giving the bear more time to run right into it. I do recommend that you test any new can. I also recommend you test it if you've never used bear spray. It's just good to go through the motions of unlocking and pulling the trigger, and even getting a slight whiff (though do try to pick your moment when you're upwind of the can). And you'll get an idea of how far it shoots so you don't prematurely pull the trigger and empty it before the bear is even in range.

Long range to keep safe when hiking

Made for bear country!

Hope that I do not have to find out if the product works

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Counter assault Bear deterrent is a must for hunters, people who live in wooded areas, and those who walk around less populated areas. I live in a somewhat wooded area, and we have had a lot of bear sightings lately. They are looking for food and coming right into neighborhoods to do so. We had one walk right past our front door the other morning. This includes a holster, which makes it easier to bring along on walks. Easy one handed operation.

I was handling mine from the bottom didn't have my hands nowhere around the nozzle i got sprayed