Bear spray

Bear spray is a specific aerosol spray bear deterrent, whose active ingredients are the potent irritant capsaicin and related capsaicinoids, that is used to deter aggressive or charging bears. It is regarded as a more effective method at deterring a charging bear than firearms.

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