"I have a whole gun cabinet of rifles and pistols (I am an avid hunter and gun collector) but I would rather have a can of this bear spray for both animals and intruders than any gun I own. The bear spray would definitely be more effective and easier to use properly. I don't see how you could possibly miss a target."
YES, it is about that simple Eau!
I carried a bear spray in grizzly bear country for many years primarily, if not only, for humans. But it depends. I was in Nowhere in the US West. If in the US East it would have been nothing Unless I was with others and expected to protect them. It so, And outdoors, it would have been first and foremost a bear spray then a firearm.
I have little need for a firearm today.
'Follow the Money' concerning the firearm Industry today.
Bud