could this legally or effectively be used as a bear deterrent, or is it too "hot"?
1652178
Yes, it is reasonable to believe it can be used in such a capacity. No bear spray is 100% effective, however. This product is not EPA approved (and never applied for such approval).
2242709
I can't recommend it in that application. The projectile energy is too low and racoons are tough enough to shrug off these pellets. Something that would work better is pepper spray, invented first as a bear repellant--but that has its own problems such as the wind blowing in the wrong direction. Noise (air horns and whistles--and possibly blank cartridges), light and pepper sprays backed up by regular firearms work. Don't keep food in your tent or your packs when sleeping--suspend it from trees....that's the usual advice from people who have a lot of wilderness experience. Take care of trash. Wild animals are either trying to get food or are protecting territory, young or food--a pellet pistol such as this Taurus PT-111 won't impress a racoon.
815778
I couldn't tell you from experience however if you were to use it against a bear, you better aim accurately so as to not piss him off.
1391930
I think that would be dangerous. This heater puts out serious heat. It could catch the tent on fire or if someone got too close to it while sleeping they could be seriously burned.
562731
Technically, yes. As a practical matter, if you are being threatened by a bear, you are going to want a large cloud of this between you and the bear to assure your safe retreat.Plan for one use only.
84552
Sure, but I would want to test how hot it gets before leaving it around pets or people.
886693
You will not burn yourself even if you touch it with bear hands. Not too hot.But the chemical smell is very bad. It actually gives you soar throat and headaches.Better not to have it at all.
772395
It definitely is hot enough but l would be cautious, it doesn't have a temp control. I would be careful not to get it close to anything that can catch on fire.
1346529
The device is "on" in the daytime but I wouldn't imagine that it would be effective for deterring animals as they could visually see that it isn't a predator.
473448
this the same stuff that the l.a. police department use non large juiced up guys to stop them it is highest strength available on the market, ther is bear spray, but it is this this same stuff. if ytyou only have black bears where you recreate, this should be good to deter them. if they do charge start spraying at the head and upper torso. from 25 feet and keep spraying, this stuff wont put the bear down, if it doesnt stop the charge. and he makes contact, do not climb a tree they will climb up and continue the attack, and unless you want to jump, youre screwed. when you spot a bear nearby, you got to assume that he is a risk to charge. start waving your arms wildly and shout as loud as you can , try
226198
Yes i actually think it can get to hot ! But it def has heat and does the job! Id jus buy heat protectant!(:
1857063
I did the same thing, put it on the side of the house, yet reasonably close to the kitchen. It may cook a little or even a lot faster in full sun, but I don't want to see, smell, or have it, in an inconvenient place. I did wire mine to the wall to deter beasties but even the bears have not seem interested. It is well made. Good luck!
649568
No, there is no bear trap safety but it does have a manual safety. I would never rely on a bear trap safety anyway always hold on to the cocking lever while you are loading a pellet.
1205304
I have not tried. I have briefly handled the grill grate in my BBQ since I need to move some coals and all I felt was a little warmth. If I were to pick up a burning log in a campfire I would only do that if there was a section of the log that was not on fire. I am confident I would be protected from surrounding heat but I wouldn't attempt direct flame contact. That is what fire poker and tools are for.
1487864
I would think it would be a fire hazard if used anywhere in the house. I someone touched it when it was on they could risk getting a nasty burn. I think it should only be used outdoors and in an area that is out of reach for young children. It gets pretty hot.
1731313
It's not recommended that it be put somewhere that won't allow heat to escape. It does produce a small amount of heat. I don't think it would start a fire, but it's life would probably be shortened. I personally wouldn't do it.
815779
I do not try it on a bear yet - but it is strong enough to stop a bear if you blast it to eyes area