Not sure what we have to do to get the Forest Service back on track. Extremely disappointed in the lack of response from our gov’t officials.
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NRA Files Official Protest to Bears Ears Shooting Closure
Protests filed against the Biden-Harris administration’s plan to close recreational shooting access to 1.3 million acres in Utah, ignoring the law to prevent this exact action.
Russian Experience with Bear Spray and Polar Bear
A Russian man’s use of bear spray with a polar bear makes an amusing story with serious lessons.
Colorado Ballot Initiative Endorsement is a Dead Giveaway – It’s Not About Science
Coloradans should reject ballot box biology pushed by animal rights activists, George Soros-funded outside groups and people like Dan Ashe.
Six Black Bear Attacks this Summer, None of the Victims were Armed
Six separate attacks. Three at campgrounds, three on people running on trails. None of the people had weapons to fight with.
Romanian Government Concedes Bear Relocation Does Not Work
Romania increased the number of European brown bears to be culled next year. The number was increased as another tourist was killed and partially eaten by a bear.
Lucky Gunner Uses AmmoLand Data in Handguns for Bear Defense Video
Chris Baker at Lucky Gunner has produced a high quality video summation of the data published at AmmoLand about the use of handguns in defense against bears.
Five Year Old Granddaughter’s View of Defense Against Bears
Five year old Elizabeth presented a picture of people using handguns to defend themselves against a bear.
Handguns in Defense Against Bears by Caliber | 10mm, .41 Magnum, and .45 Super
12 incidents have been documented where 10mm, .41 magnum, and .45 Super handguns have been fired in defense against bears. Those incidents are detailed in this article.
Handguns in Defense Against Bears by Caliber | .45 ACP
All documented incidents where a .45 acp handgun was fired to defend against bears.
Why Firing a Handgun or Spraying Bear Spray Matters
In determining the efficacy of firearms, in particular handguns, only those incidents where the firearm was fired should be considered.
Handguns in Defense Against Bears by Caliber | .40 cal, .44-40, .45 Colt
13 incidents where .40 caliber, .44-40 revolvers and .45 Colt revolvers were fired in defense against bears. All were successful. These are all the incidents we have been able to document, with diligent research over several years.
Handguns in Defense Against Bears by Caliber | .357 Magnum
There have been 14 documented cases where a .357 Magnum revolver has been fired in defense against bears. One of those cases was a failure.
Floridians Can Once Again Defend People, Pets, and Homes from Bears
Florida Governor DeSantis has signed HB87, a bill to restore the right of people to defend themselves, their pets, and their homes from destructive, rogue black bears.
DeSantis Receives Bill to Restore the Ability to Shoot Bears in Defense
The bill to restore the ability of people in Florida to defend themselves, their pets and their dwellings from black bears has been sent to Governor DeSantis.
California Woman Killed in Her Home by Black Bear
A cinnamon phase black bear killed a 71 year old woman in her home in Downieville, California. Sierra County Sheriff Mike Fisher had to struggle with California Fish & Game bureaucracy to trap and euthanize the bear.
Defending Our Land: The Battle Against Feral Hogs in Texas ~ VIDEO
There are 6-9 million feral hogs across the country, with Texas housing the biggest population. The damage they cause adds up to a whopping $1.5 billion…
Black Bear Shot with .22 Rifle Inside California Home
On Monday, May 27, a cinnamon color phase of the common black bear entered the home of a long-time resident of Lake Tahoe, California.
Wisconsin Bear Attack in the 1960s Stopped with .22 Magnum
A story heard by a young boy in 1960’s Wisconsin, has a ring of veracity, but not enough information to consider it documented for the database of handguns fired in defense against bears.
Handguns in Defense Against Bears by Caliber | 9mm, 11 incidents
This is a compendium off all documented cases which have been found, with diligent searching over the past several years, where a 9mm handgun has been fired in defense against bears.
Bear Attack Stopped by Armed Colorado Shed Antler Hunter
A bear attack in Northern Colorado was stopped by Ethan Daubs after he had to shoot the black bear in self defense with a 9mm pistol.
Gun Industry Surpasses $17 Billion In Contributions For Conservation: Pittman-Robertson Excise Tax for the Win
The U.S. firearms and ammunition industry has added $1 billion in wildlife conservation tax contributions in just one year!
Handgun Defense Against Bears by Caliber | .22 Rimfire, 11 Incidents
Here are all the documented cases where .22 rimfire handguns were fired in defense against bears, from several years of diligent searching. We welcome additions to the list, especially of incidents where firing the handgun failed to deter the bear.
Review: A Device for Refilling Practice Bear Spray (How to)
Congratulate John Gookin on inventing a system that allows economic practice in drawing, removing the safety, aiming, and activating bear spray canisters.
Radical Environmentalist Holding Florida Defense Against Bears Bill, HB 0087, Hostage
Environmental radicals are working to prevent Florida residents from protecting their pets, property and persons from bears. Is Governor DeSantis willing to stand up to them or will he cave?
Dangerous “Apex” Predators! It Is Only Fair they Live Among Us, Never Mind Safety
When it comes to apex predators (human or animal) on one side, and innocent citizens on the other, its not difficult to see which side liberals are always on, and always will be.
Three Attacks by Coyote(s) in Arlington, Texas in Five days
Three coyote attacks on young children occurred at the same Arlington, Texas park, a few days apart.
Iditarod Trail Racer Kills Moose in Self-Defense
Dallas Seavey, the five time Iditarod champion, had to kill a moose in defense of himself and his dogs during the race. He is being penalized for not gutting the moose properly.
Florida Senate Passes Bill to Allow People to Defend Against Bears
Florida appears poised to restore the legal ability of people to defend against bears. The ability to defend was placed in doubt by administrative fiat in 2012.
Delta Waterfowl & SCI Foundation Partner to Benefit Conservation
During the 2023-2024 waterfowl season, the program reached students at more than 100 colleges and universities throughout the United States and Canada.