Handguns for Bear Defense: Will Any of Them Stop the Threat?

Ed. Note — In today’s article, the author examines the use of handguns for bear defense. As with any defensive article, examine all of the relevant data and laws before deciding on the best handgun for bear country — if any at all. Cynthia saw the bear as it rose, 10 feet away. She yelled R...

By Wayne van Zwoll •

The Case Against FliteControl

Federal FliteControl remains one of the most respected defensive buckshot loads available, but its tight patterns, compatibility limitations, and cost raise valid questions for home defense use. The post The Case Against FliteControl appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By Travis Pike •

Staccato HD P4X: A New Steel-Framed Mission-Ready 2011

If you’re a fan of the 2011 platform, or Staccato itself, then the new HD P4X‘s new “Duty” angle won’t deter you too much from wanting to pick up one of these new steel-framed comped 9mms.  Staccato has spent most of its history building competition guns before rece...

By Luke Cuenco •

Remington, Speer, and Federal Drop Summertime Defensive Ammo Rebates

We’re in the middle of summer, it's hot, and yet you’re still carrying your EDC like a champ (good job, pal). But when was the last time you changed out your carry ammo? 5 years ago? Never? This is your sign that you need new hollow-points, and a slew of our favorite companies ha...

By Adam Scepaniak •

AllOutdoor Review – Benchmade SOCP Dagger

The Special Operations Combatives Program (SOCP) is a realistic combatives system created for special operations forces in the military. It concentrates on close-quarters fighting skills that are useful, particularly when wearing all of your gear. Greg Thompson, who founded and developed the SOCP...

By Patrik Orcutt •
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