Can a 20 Gauge Really Stop a Bear? It's Not Half a Shotgun

Can a 20 Gauge Really Stop a Bear? It's Not Half a Shotgun ------- Most people assume the answer is obvious. The 20 gauge is the small one, the beginner's gun, the one you hand a kid. Half a shotgun. It isn't — and the number everybody is reasoning from doesn't mean what they think it means. Gauge isn't a measure of power. It's a measure of bore diameter, and it runs backwards. Once you load both guns with slugs instead of shot, the gap narrows in some ways and stays real in others, and the figure it lands on is higher than any handgun anyone in this series has argued about. Is a 20 gauge what's in your closet? This video is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice, and it is not a substitute for professional training or the official guidance of wildlife agencies such as the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Always confirm that any ammunition is appropriate and safe for your specific firearm and barrel, and observe all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding the possession, storage, and use of firearms. #20Gauge #BearDefense #Shotgun #Alaska #Hunting #RangeTalk