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. We explore the effectiveness of warning shots, performance of various calibers, and stats on the likelihood of bear attacks by location.

Ammoland's collection of handgun bear defenses (May 2024 update): https://www.ammoland.com/2024/05/bear...