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.
.40 Caliber
Shed Antler Collector with .40 Against Sow Grizzly (FOIA)
Another real life defense of self, with a pistol, from a grizzly bear attack gleaned from the Freedom of Information Act request by AmmoLand, in Wyoming, 2016.
MT: Defense Against Grizzly with Bow and .40 Caliber Pistol
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request found a combined defense against grizzly bears with a bow and a .40 caliber pistol, in Montana, during 2014.
Taurus USA Announces New G2C .40 Caliber Semi-Auto Pistol is Now Shipping
Taurus USA sets the new standard for concealed carry handguns with the introduction of the new Taurus G2C series semi-automatic pistols.
. 40 Caliber Handguns – Why Right Now Is A Good Time To Buy
Alien Gear Holsters’ Sam Hoober lays out the case to buy a .40 caliber handgun despite 9mm being so much more popular these days.
If FBI moves to 9mm, what happens to the .40 cal Pistols?
If the FBI moves to the 9mm, what will happen to the .40 S&W pistols in Federal Agencies? Will they be sold to benefit the public, or wastefully destroyed?
Steyr L40-A1 Service Pistol Now Available to the American Market
Steyr Arms has announced the arrival of the .40 S&W version of its full-size L-A1 service pistol on American shores…
New Smith & Wesson SDVE Pistols Available For Sale In California
Available in both 9mm and .40 S&W, the SDVE pistols were approved and added to the California Roster of Handguns Certified for Sale prior to the microstamping requirements…
Smith & Wesson Unveils New M&P Shield Pistol
Available in 9mm and .40 S&W, the new M&P Shield features a slim design combined with the proven and trusted features found in the M&P Pistol Series.
Taurus Introduces the 405 Revolver & 445 Ultra-Lite Revolver
Taurus, a leader in the innovation and manufacturing of firearms, announces the availability of their new 405 Revolver and 445 Ultra-Lite Revolvers.
Kahr Arms Introduces the CM40 Pistol
Kahr Arms is pleased to introduce the latest addition to their new CM series of Kahr pistols – the CM40. This new model will start shipping to wholesalers and dealers in 2012…
Kahr Offers Israeli-Made Desert Eagle Handguns for Limited Time
Kahr Arms and Magnum Research are proud to announce that they will be reintroducing the IWI Classic Desert Eagle pistol for a limited time…
SIG SAUER Offers P250 Subcompact with Accessory Rail
SIG SAUER introduces the latest version of the P250 Modular Pistol System, the P250 Subcompact with an integral M1913 accessory rail…
Taurus Introduces New Large Caliber – Lightweight Revolvers
Taurus 405 and 445 revolvers are aggressive wheel-guns that deliver superior accuracy and stopping power without the heft or bulk of most large caliber revolvers…
Kahr Arms Pursues Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Diamondback Firearms
Kahr Arms, the award-winning manufacturer of compact pistols based in Worcester, Mass, is currently engaged in a patent infringement lawsuit against Diamondback Firearms…
GLOCK Introduces New Gen4 Pistol Models for 2011
GLOCK’s newest generation pistol, the Gen4, brings revolutionary design changes to the world’s most popular pistol, centered around ergonomics and the recoil spring assembly…
SIG SAUER Celebrates 100 Years of the 1911 with New Models
SIG SAUER is commemorating the 100th anniversary of the 1911 platform by introducing three new traditional models, and the addition of three new calibers in .22LR, 9mm and .40S&W…
Kahr Arms Will Reintroduce the Baby Desert Eagle Handgun
Kahr Arms and Magnum Research are proud to announce that they will be reintroducing the popular Baby Desert Eagle handguns for 2011…
Taurus 740 Pistol Review at GunsForSale.com
The Taurus 740 Slim Pistol proved to be an incredible value, it offers .40-caliber stopping power in a small, easy to conceal package, while maintaining a price that everyone can afford…
ATF Awards Glock Ten-Year Pistol Contract
The agreement makes available for the first time both the GLOCK 22 Gen4 and GLOCK 27 .40 caliber pistols to all ATF agents…
Steyr Arms Importing Additional SA-1 & MA-1 Pistols
Due to a bulk buying agreement with Austria and the recent rise of the dollar against the Euro, it became much more economical to import some additional pistols into the USA…
Taurus SLIM Handgun Available in New Calibers
Taurus introduces its popular SLIM pistol in two new calibers…
Taurus New 24/7 G2 Series Pistol – Next-Generation Performance
The 24/7 G2 is available in 9mm, .40 cal. and .45 ACP, with choice of Taurus’ advanced DA/SA trigger system…
Taurus SLIM Pistols Available in New Calibers
Taurus introduces its popular SLIM pistol in two new calibers…
New Hi-Point 995TS Carbines are Firearm Bargains
New Hi-Point 995TS Carbines are Firearm Bargains
Winchester Awarded Department Of Homeland Security Ammunition Contract
Winchester Awarded Department Of Homeland Security Ammunition Contract
Smith & Wesson Begins Shipping M&P Pistol Models with Optional Thumb Safety
Smith & Wesson Begins Shipping M&P Pistol Models with Optional Thumb Safety