CO: Another Successful Defense against Bear Attack with a Handgun (.45 Long Colt)

After the homeowner discovered the bear in his garage, he attempted to scare it away. The homeowner “felt cornered between the bear and his house” and fired his .45 Long Colt at the animal, striking it in the leg, Huntington said.

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State authorities determined the homeowner was acting to protect his property and in self-defense and therefore he received no citation or ticket.

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