GOALLLLLLLLLL! Or is it Home Run! ? I can easily see that happening. The only time my canister has been tested was on a backwoods pond in Vermont. The bear rolled my Garcia around a bit then left it alone. After that, I hung it with a kitchen garbage bag. I can't imagine how far a bear could bat a canister if it tried. It would be like a strong human hitting a handball. My wife has admonished me several times to put the can where it can't roll. Now I know to listen better.