Understanding the Problem: Bear Species and the Risk They Pose Black Bears: A Much less Daunting, But Nonetheless Harmful, Foe Think about the crunch of dry leaves beneath your boots, the rustle of unseen branches, the sudden, primal concern that washes over you as you notice you’re not alone. Within the wild, the apex predator … Read more
Understanding .45 ACP’s Ballistic Performance Ballistic Profiles and Impacts To evaluate its bear-stopping capability, we must first understand the .45 ACP’s ballistic profile. This involves looking at the weight, velocity, energy, and momentum of the bullets it fires. Typically, .45 ACP ammunition is loaded with bullets ranging from 185 to 230 grains. The 230-grain load, … Read more
Understanding Bear Threats in the Wild Types of Bears Bears are generally classified into a few main categories, each exhibiting different temperaments and levels of aggression. Black Bears: These bears are the most common in North America. They are generally smaller than other species and, while capable of causing injury, typically pose less of a … Read more
