Bear Spray

FILE - This July 8, 2010 file photo shows a brown bear fishing for salmon in the Tongass National Forest in southeast Alaska. While conventional wisdom may suggest bringing a gun to a bear fight is a solid way to win, experts say it's largely a false sense of security. (AP Photo/Brainerd Dispatch, Steve Kohls, File)

BYU study shows bear spray more effective than guns

PROVO — While bringing a gun to a bear fight may seem like a solid way to win, experts say the gun largely provides a false sense of security — and would be similar to trying to shoot, and stop, a small car careening toward you at speeds of up to 35 mph.

Bear spray empties church

ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Authorities in Alaska say a church congregation in Anchorage evacuated Sunday morning services because of a carbon monoxide scare that turned out to be bear spray someone shot off in the basement.

SLC hotel evacuated after bear spray discharge

SALT LAKE CITY -- Authorities say a housekeeper was taken to the hospital and a Salt Lake City Marriott hotel was evacuated after a can of bear repellant spray accidentally discharged.

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