WOW! Just caught up with this. Goes to show what hunting is and what can happen. Sounds like real adventure and your son will never forget a minute of this and will tell his kids and grandkids.
Hunt gone Awry? No, hunting has it's dangers. You prepare the best you can and you learn again from the experience. Maybe next time you will have the speed loader just in case you have a rascal of a bear to deal with again. Good hunting!