Grizzly Bear Defense Workshop
Date: May 25, 2024 from 8am to 5pm
Location: Details provided upon registration.
Price: $195 + ammo
See our 2024 Classes page for a registration link.
Instructors:
- Kevin Grange, Author of Grizzly Confidential. An expert on grizzly bear behavior and human safety in bear habitats.
- Scott Austin, Co-author of Nomad Rifleman’s Extreme Long Range Shooting Fun. A world-class firearms trainer and expert in big game hunting and defensive tactics against wildlife threats.
This one-day comprehensive Grizzly Bear Defense Workshop is designed for those venturing into grizzly bear territories, focusing on awareness, avoidance, and defense strategies. It caters to outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and residents in bear-prone areas.
Morning Session with Kevin Grange:
Kevin Grange will focus on non-confrontational strategies, covering:
- Understanding grizzly bear behavior and signs.
- Prevention and avoidance tactics to minimize encounters.
- Defensive Attacks versus Predatory Attacks
- Effective use of non-lethal bear deterrents.
- Specialized first aid for wildlife encounter injuries.
Afternoon Session with Scott Austin:
Scott Austin will cover defensive strategies, focusing on the use of handguns for bear defense, incorporating:
- Handgun selection and handling for bear defense.
- Stress-adapted shooting techniques.
- Legal and ethical considerations in wildlife defense scenarios.
- Hands-on scenario training to simulate real encounters.
Who Should Attend:
This workshop is essential for anyone living in or traveling to areas populated by grizzly bears, offering critical skills for enhancing personal safety.
Preparation:
- Participants should bring notebooks, lunch, outdoor clothing, and exhibit a readiness to learn.
- Details on equipment for the handgun defense segment are as follows:
- The handgun you will use for bear defense (loaner 10mm Glock & .44 Mag revolver available)
- Another handgun with similar functions, depending on if you use a revolver or pistol.
- We encourage you to bring 50+ rounds of 22 LR (CCI Mini-Mag high velocity works best) to use with our loaner pistols or yours
- 100+ rounds of 9mm (or .40 or .45ACP) ball/target ammo
- At least 10 rounds of what you will actually carry.
*If you are not a “gun person” you are still welcome to attend this class! We suggest that if you are uncomfortable/unfamiliar with firearms, that you plan to use our .22LR pistol, which has almost no recoil/kick, and is very quiet. Just bring 100+ rounds of CCI Mini-Mag high velocity ammo.
Registration:
Limited spots are available to ensure a quality learning experience. Early registration is recommended.
Note: Participants must be of legal age to handle firearms. No prior firearms experience is required, but an openness to learn and actively participate is essential.
But wait! There’s more!
All attendees will receive a copy of our former Range Operation Manager’s book, Handgun Selection for Grizzly Bear Defense: A Conclusive Guide to Choosing Your Defensive Handgun for the Outdoors. by Tony Molina