Tactical Atlas Firearm Blog
Inexpensive .22 rifles with Threaded Barrels – Surprisingly Good Values
by Dean Weingarten
.22 rimfire rifles with threaded barrels are inexpensive and readily available. They can be purchased for under $200. The author recommends them as usable with several different attachments.
Update on Polar Bear Attack at King Christian Island in 1983
by Dean Weingarten
The man who witnessed and shot the polar bear during the attack at the Panarctic camp on King Christian Island contacted AmmoLand.
Polar Bear Attack in Norway Stopped with Revolver
by Dean Weingarten
In 1988, at Krosspynten, part of the Svalbard archipelago, a polar bear attack on two people in a trapper's cabin was stopped by shots fired from a .44 magnum revolver.
Polar Bear Attack Stopped with Revolvers in Norway
by Dean Weingarten
On July 20, 1993, a trio of researchers were able to stop a polar bear attack using revolvers. All three escaped injury at Paulabren, part of the Svalbard archipelago.
Graphic Evidence of Bears Killing Young Bears
by Dean Weingarten
A recent video from Yellowstone Park shows a mature Boar brutally attacking and mortally wounding a sub-adult bear. Killings of young bears by mature boars is a common occurrence.
Predatory Coyote Attack on 2-Year-Old Girl in California
by Dean Weingarten
A coyote attacked a two-year-old girl, in broad daylight, in a California suburb. As hunting of the predators has decreased, attacks on humans have increased.
Grizzly Bear Attack Stopped with Shotgun and 10mm Handgun
by Dean Weingarten
During a grizzly bear attach near Choteau, Montana, in early October, 2022, a bird-hunting doctor used his shotgun and a 10mm pistol to stop the attack.
Bear Attack Stopped by Man with Knife, Tarzan Style
by Dean Weingarten
Tom Tilley killed a 200 lb black bear that stalked him and his dog, Sam. Sam placed himself between Tom and the bear. The bear grabbed Sam, and Tom killed the bear with his knife, Tarzan style.
Wyoming Dentist Uses GLOCK 10mm Pistol to Stop Grizzly Attack
by Dean Weingarten
Wyoming dentist, Lee Francis, stopped a grizzly bear attack with a 10mm Glock firing hardcast bullets. He wounded his leg during the fight.
Hunting Coalition Seeks Injunction Against California Law Banning Free Speech
by F Riehl, Editor in Chief
The law, created by AB 2571, purports to prohibit the “marketing” of firearms to minors but actually goes much further by banning free speech regarding the use of firearms while hunting.
Realistic Defensive Shooting Drills for Bear Attacks
by Dean Weingarten
Several different firearm drills are proposed to simulate real bear defense situations.
National Hunting Heritage Endowment established at Midway USA Foundation
by F Riehl, Editor in Chief
Facts show that as early as ten years from now, many Fish and Game agencies which depend on license sales may find themselves short on funds.