Idaho Elk Hunter Survives Grizzly Encounter
An elk hunter in Eastern Idaho is lucky to have survived a confrontation with an adult grizzly bear after he was forced to use his hunting rifle to defend his life. The grave encounter unfolded…
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Bear Killing Sparks Controversy Over Self-Defense Claims in Lake Tahoe
The killing of a young black bear by a homeowner near Lake Tahoe has ignited a heated debate among local residents there about the appropriateness of using deadly force in self-defense against animal predators. The…
How to Stay Safe When You’re Out on the Trail — Carry A Gun
By David Liberman The woods are, for the most part, pretty darn safe. You can spend every weekend hiking through areas “infested” with dangerous wildlife, and see nothing more than a snowshoe hare or a…
Personal Defense Tip: Don’t Leave Your Gun in Your Truck While in Bear Country
By Mark Thiessen, AP Allen Minish was alone and surveying land for a real estate agent in a wooded, remote part of Alaska, putting some numbers into his GPS unit when he looked up and…