Guns Bear fighting with a Hi-Point Recoil Staff August 22, 2014 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Read our affiliate policy. Find out more about how we test products. Sounds counter intuitive, but that's just what happened recently. After being awakened by a clamor outside, Alaska resident Jim Landess looked out his window about 03h30L and found himself eye to eye with a brown bear. True story. The bear had been pounding on the house. Jim cracked off a couple of warning shots from his .45 ACP Hi-Point pistol and that, combined with his dog raising hell, convinced the bear to leave. Unfortunately it came pack, and was apparently up on the porch by the door. Fearing it was attempting to come through the door, Landess moved to an upstairs outside deck and from that vantage point put 7 rounds into the animal. The bear “went crazy on the porch for a few seconds”, then ran approximately 50 ft. from the house before expiring. Landess then notified Alaska state troopers. Interestingly, Landess had owned the pistol he used for just 3 weeks. He'd apparently bought it to take fishing. Says Hi-Point, “This July 2014 true story was related to Charles Brown of MKS Supply, LLC, the marketer for Hi-Point Firearms, by Jim Landress in Sterling, Alaska. Jim likes his not-so-pretty but effective Hi-Point pistol a whole bunch. In fact, he purchased the Hi-Point just three weeks prior to carry while fishing – it is bear country! The bottom line is handgun bullets don't know or care whether they are launched from a tough, reliable, accurate $200 handgun or one that costs $3,000.” You can find Hi-Point online at http://www.hi-pointfirearms.com/. They're also on Facebook. Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing and expert analysis on everything from firearms and survival equipment to watches and vehicles. Our reviewers are the backbone of our operation and come from diverse shooting backgrounds: Former law enforcement, military veterans, competitive shooters, seasoned hunters and plain old firearms enthusiasts. Furthermore, we’re not just gun experts, but dedicated journalists who adhere to the strictest standards of our profession. At RECOIL, editorial independence is the foundation of everything we publish and the cornerstone of reader trust. Our editors, writers and content creators make all editorial decisions independently, free from outside influence. That boils down to: advertisers don’t dictate our coverage, the outcomes of our reviews or what we recommend in our buyer’s guides. First and always, our commitment is to our audience—ensuring every review and article is accurate, unbiased, and driven by real-world experience. Whether you’re selecting your next firearm, upgrading your gear, or exploring the latest innovations in the shooting world, RECOIL provides the trusted insights you need to make informed decisions. Learn more about our Editorial Standards and how we review products. NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
