Tactical Atlas Firearm Blog
For a Limited Time Only, Big Horn Armory Offers the AR500 Starter Kit
by Laura Burgess
Big Horn Armory is offering 100 rounds of 500 Auto Max for only $2.00/round with the purchase of an AR500 Rifle.
76% of Documented Handgun Defenses Against Bears Happened Since 2000
by Dean Weingarten
The number of documented incidents where people fire handguns in defense against bears increased dramatically after 1960. The numbers remain insignificant compared to bear populations.
Kansas Passes Lifetime Children’s Hunting License Law
by NRAHQ
This week, Governor Laura Kelly signed pro-hunting legislation, House Bill 2456, into law. The measure will go into effect on July 1, 2022.
Update of Pistol Defenses Against Bears 123 Cases, 98% Effective
by Dean Weingarten
In the 2022 update, 20 more incidents have been documented where pistols or handguns have been fired in defense against bears, with a 98% success rate for 123 total incidents.
Lessons From Handgun Defense Failures Against Bears
by Dean Weingarten
Of 123 documented cases where handguns were fired in defense against bears, three failures were documented. Here are the three cases, analysis and commentary.
Anti-Hunting Professors Need to Go Back to School
by Jim Grant
There was a time in America when universities taught young adults how to think, not what to think - not anymore.
Could the MCK Conversion Kit Get Any Better? Meet the MCK GEN3
by Laura Burgess
CAA USA announce the latest generation of the MCK, incorporating all the latest technologies and wish-list features, is now available in the new MCK GEN3.
ATN Wins the NRA’s Golden Bullseye for the ThOR 4 Thermal Riflescope
by Laura Burgess
For 2022, the ThOR 4 scope has been named the American Hunter Optic of the Year.
Update of Pistol or Handgun Defenses Against Bears
by Dean Weingarten
An update to include eleven cases where pistols were fired in defense against bears. These cases are not included in the statistics because other items were used against the bear in the incident.
Kansas Senate Passes Children’s Lifetime Hunting Bill
by NRAHQ
Kansas Senate passed House Bill 2456, to create the option of a lifetime hunting and fishing license for children.
10mm Caliber Pistols & Their Defensive Use Against Bear Attacks: Known Incidents
by Dean Weingarten
There have been 8 documented cases of 10mm pistols being used in defense against bear attacks. 10mm pistol caliber for defense against bear attacks.
NRA Files Suit to Keep Public Lands Open
by NRAHQ
The NRA has always fought to ensure America's sportsmen and women have ample access to this country's great outdoors.