Park officials are determining the justification for the shooting. It's legal to carry firearms in that area of the park but illegal to discharge them. >>Read More

Carrying a piece in grizzly country needs to be a pretty good caliber AND a good aim to bring down a grizzly, though ... a .22 handgun will only insult the critter ...

Begs the question of gun or bear spray. I've carried neither in my times in grizzly country but had the odds in my favor based upon the best available information. Otherwise I'd just not hike in the area. In my opinion, I'm the intruder, not them. 

That was pretty lame. The bear was shot 9 times (the guy had to reload). Ive spent alot of time hiking in Denali and never wished I had a gun. I carry pepper spray but have never used it. Seems like the best weapon to carry is some knowledge of bears and bear encounters.