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.
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.
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