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Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
We’re revisiting handgun use for bear defense after our original 2024 video was removed. This version includes updated data and a few new takeaways based on additional real-world incidents.
Using documented bear attacks, we break down what actually matters: caliber vs. shot placement, warning shots, reloads, and how different cartridges (including the growing use of 10mm) stack up in the real world.
Bear attacks are rare, but if you spend time outdoors, it’s worth understanding what works, what doesn’t, and where your priorities should be.
We’re revisiting handgun use for bear defense after our original 2024 video was removed. This version includes updated data and a few new takeaways based on additional real-world incidents.
Using documented bear attacks, we break down what actually matters: caliber vs. shot placement, warning shots, reloads, and how different cartridges (including the growing use of 10mm) stack up in the real world.
Bear attacks are rare, but if you spend time outdoors, it’s worth understanding what works, what doesn’t, and where your priorities should be.
![Handguns for Bear Defense: Lessons from Real-World Attacks [2026 Update]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/7uUvSB2MHFw/mqdefault.jpg "Handguns for Bear Defense: Lessons from Real-World Attacks [2026 Update]
We’re revisiting handgun use for bear defense after our original 2024 video was removed. This version includes updated data and a few new takeaways based on additional real-world incidents.
Using documented bear attacks, we break down what actually matters: caliber vs. shot placement, warning shots, reloads, and how different cartridges (including the growing use of 10mm) stack up in the real world.
Bear attacks are rare, but if you spend time outdoors, it’s worth understanding what works, what doesn’t, and where your priorities should be.")
![Can You Outshoot an FBI Agent? [Part 2: 1980s]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9IH6QXl8L5U/mqdefault.jpg "Can You Outshoot an FBI Agent? [Part 2: 1980s]
Our series on historical pistol training continues with a look at the FBIs qualification tests from the 1980s. This time, Im shooting two tests: the early 80s Revolver Qualification Course and the late 80s Pistol Qualification Course (the FBIs first semi-auto test).
Part 1: https://youtu.be/20Lgd4nv6qg?si=Lei6CWqxXyEDAR4S
Part 3: https://youtu.be/q7d3rKw9Wrs")
