The Lightweight Bear Defense Handgun Ron Actually Uses!

Welcome to Ron Spomer Outdoors! When it comes to bear defense, there’s a lot of noise — and a lot of bad advice. In this video, Ron explains why his personal bear defense handgun is the Smith & Wesson .357 AirLite #smithandwessonpartner, and what really matters when choosing a sidearm in bear country. This isn’t about internet bravado or “the biggest caliber possible.” It’s about weight, shootability, reliability, and real-world carry — the things that determine whether you’ll actually have the gun with you when it matters. Subscribe to my channel: http://bit.ly/RonSpomerOutdoorsSubscribe Ron's Pants: https://amzn.to/44PpWWo Ron's Jacket: WeatherWool.com Affiliate Links: Use Code RSO10 at checkout for either Diamond Blade Knives or Knives of Alaska, and get 10% off your first purchase. https://www.diamondbladeknives.com/ https://www.knivesofalaska.com/Home Links: Website: https://ronspomeroutdoors.com/ RSOTV: https://www.ronspomeroutdoors.com/rsotv Facebook: Facebook: ronspomeroutdoors Instagram: Instagram: ronspomer Who is Ron Spomer For 44 years I’ve had the good fortune to photograph and write about my passion – the outdoor life. Wild creatures and wild places have always stirred me – from the first flushing pheasant that frightened me out of my socks in grandpa’s cornfield to the last whitetail that dismissed me with a wag of its tail. In my attempts to connect with this natural wonder, to become an integral part of our ecosystem and capture a bit of its mystery, I’ve photographed, hiked, hunted, birded, and fished across much of this planet. I've seen the beauty that everyone should see, survived adventures that everyone should experience. I may not have climbed the highest mountains, canoed the wildest rivers, caught the largest fish or shot the biggest bucks, but I’ve tried. Perhaps you have, too. And that’s the essential thing. Being out there, an active participant in our outdoor world. Produced by: ProcessBasedHunter.com Disclaimer All loading, handloading, gunsmithing, shooting and associated activities and demonstrations depicted in our videos are conducted by trained, certified, professional gun handlers, instructors, and shooters for instructional and entertainment purposes only with emphasis on safety and responsible gun handling. Always check at least 3 industry handloading manuals for handloading data, 2 or 3 online ballistic calculators for ballistic data. Do not modify any cartridge or firearm beyond what the manufacturer recommends. Do not attempt to duplicate, mimic, or replicate anything you see in our videos. Firearms, ammunition, and constituent parts can be extremely dangerous if not used safely.