Anyone who considers carrying a firearm in the city or backcountry need competent, hands-on professional training, and lots of frequent, self-defense practice at the range. This is not a skill that ought to be learned from watching videos on the Internet.
If a gun owner must carry their gun, they should have a legal CCW permit and carry the weapon concealed, even in the backcountry. Showing the weapon openly is an ego-centric behavior, will freak some people out, and perhaps get the gun carrier in trouble with law enforcement.
Potential gun carriers need to ask themselves if they would be willing to kill another human being in order to defend themselves, their family or friends. This is a huge responsibility with the potential for serious legal, moral and psychological ramifications.
The best defense against bears or bad guys is situational awareness and avoidance of conflict, first and foremost.
