Bear Defense From the Professionals
Venturing into bear country to hunt, camp or work has its risks. Our man went to the Alaska experts to learn the knowledge and skills that'll keep you alive when bears may charge.
Sleeping-Bag Sidearm: Ruger Super Blackhawk
Staying overnight in bear country? You need a sidearm that's reliable, accurate and readily available. Here's why contributor Max Prasac opted for the Ruger Super Blackhawk in .44 Magnum.
Packing Pistols In Bear Country
Carry guns can take many forms, but choosing one to wield in the wilderness deserves special considerations.
Predators at the Back Door
As coyotes, cougars and bears expand their ranges, humans must learn to live on a landscape that protects predators at enormous cost.
8 Great Backcountry Defense Guns
From rifles and shotguns to pistols and revolvers, these eight sidearms will keep you safe when you’re far from help.
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