Bears and Ballistics

In this wild and eye-opening episode, Attorney Adam Hansen is joined by firearms expert and prolific writer Dean Weingarten to tackle a fiercely debated topic: Can handguns really stop a bear attack? Drawing on Dean’s extensive research and real-world bear defense cases, they explore the effectiveness of sidearms in life-or-death wilderness encounters. The discussion covers not just the ballistics, but the legal and ethical dimensions of using lethal force in nature. Whether you're a backcountry adventurer, a gun rights advocate, or just curious about what works when nature turns deadly, this episode delivers the facts you won’t get from Hollywood or headlines.