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What actually matters in a bear-sidearm caliber

When you carry a handgun in bear country, you are betting your life on a few pounds of metal... The post What actually ...
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What works against bears and what only sounds good around the campfire

A 12-gauge shotgun loaded with slugs is often touted as the ultimate bear defense firearm. Slugs deliver tremendous stopping power, especially at close range. However, shotguns are bulkier and heavier ...