Assault Rifle vs Bear

🐻 Bear Overview

Bears, especially species like the grizzly or Kodiak, are massive, strong, and surprisingly fast animals.

• Grizzly Bear: 600–1,000 lbs
• Kodiak Bear: Up to 1,500 lbs
• They can run up to 35 mph and have incredibly dense muscle and thick fur/fat.

🔫 Assault Rifle Capabilities

“Assault rifle” typically refers to military-style rifles such as the AR-15, AK-47, or similar semi-automatic firearms.

• AR-15: Fires a .223 or 5.56mm round
• AK-47: Fires a 7.62x39mm round

While these rifles are powerful and capable of rapid fire, the effectiveness against a charging bear depends on several factors:

• Shot placement: Critical areas like the brain or vital organs are hard to hit on a moving target.
• Distance: Closer encounters are more dangerous and give less time to react.
• Caliber: Many experts recommend heavier calibers like .30-06, .338 Win Mag, or even a 12-gauge slug for bear defense.

🆚 In a Real-Life Confrontation

• A person with an assault rifle could stop a bear if they remain calm, have proper training, and hit vital areas.
• However, many wildlife agencies recommend bear spray as more effective in real-world encounters—it has a higher success rate in deterring attacks.