That is absolutely correct, I have spent my entire 61 years in some of the most densely populated Grizzly country on Earth and carried various guns while working/recreating during this time.
I have a Ruger Redhawk 5.5"sts .44 Mag with 250 gr. warmish loads, but, never bother with it as it is too bulky, heavy to backpack and slow to get to. I also have a custom P-64 -.375 H&H with a 20"tube, good sights and 300 NPs which I carry IN MY HANDS anywhere that I consider a gun is needed.
I have has about 60 Grizzly encounters, have had colleagues mauled, but, never anyone under my supervision/protection and I think that JJHaack is totally righton. The BEST weapon is controlled fear, sharp awareness and a gun that you are utterly familiar with and CAN shoot.
