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Handguns for Bear Defense: Lessons from Real-World Attacks

By popular request, we take on the topic of using handguns for self-defense against bear attacks, drawing on 162 documented cases collected by Ammoland....

Practical Ballistics for .22LR

What’s the best .22 LR load on the market? We have no idea. But we did shoot a few out to 200 yards to...

My Everyday Carry Gear and Why It’s “Wrong”

What have I got in my pockets? After numerous requests, we’re taking a look at my own personal everyday carry gear. Then, we’re going...

My Pistol Red Dot Optic Broke

A red dot that was working fine on my Sig P365XL suddenly decided to be not fine. Today, we’re taking a look at what...

Thinking with a Gun in Your Hand: Interview with John Hearne

In this conversation with John Hearne, we talk about what it takes to win a gunfight. Why do some people excel under extreme stress...

An Alternate Approach to Pistol Sights

A few months ago, I had a conversation with Tim Chandler about some new ideas he and Ashton Ray were trying out in their...

How Recoil Affects Handgun Accuracy

Does recoil cause the muzzle to rise while the bullet is still in the barrel, or is the bullet long gone by then? Could...

Recoil: Let’s Talk About Feelings

All handguns recoil. It’s a perfect demonstration of Newton’s Third Law. But the way we experience that recoil — the perceived or felt recoil...

Crushing the Confusion About Pistol Sizes

Pistol size categories are notoriously ambiguous. What’s the difference between a micro compact and a subcompact? We don’t know, and we’re pretty sure nobody...

Pistol Caliber Carbines: The Best or Worst of Both Worlds?

Today, we’re diving deep into the world of pistol caliber carbines (PCCs), discussing their strengths, weaknesses, and why you might want to consider one...

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