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West Virginia to Allow Airgun Hunting for Big Game
TheĀ Airgun Sporting Association, the trade organization of the airgun industry, announced that West Virginia will soon be allowing air-rifle hunting for both small and big game. On May 3, Governor Justice signed legislation that modified Article 2 (Wildlife Resources) of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding …
Mossberg International SA-410 Product Safety Recall
Mossberg International, Inc.Ā (Mossberg) has recently discovered a potential safety issue with certain Mossberg International Model SA-410 Shotguns which may lead to personal injury and/or damage to the shotgun. Mossberg is voluntarily initiating a recall to protect the safety of its customers because if a user prematurely releases a shotshell while …
Know-How: Sharpen a Knife
Other than a gun or bow, a knife is perhaps the most important tool a hunter can have. But itās only useful when it is sharp, and learningĀ how to sharpen a knifeĀ is one of the most important skills any hunter can acquire. The only proper way to sharpen a knife …
Editorās Choice: Kalashnikov USA Khaos
Kalashnikov USA now offers a non-NFA 12-ga. firearm called the Khaos based on the companyās gas-operated KS-12T semi-automatic AK-pattern shotgun. The 12.67″ barrel is chambered for 2¾” and 3″ shotshells fed from five- or 10-round removable box magazines. A proprietary overmolded birdās head-style grip, available in various configurations, gives this …
Century Arms And GForce Arms Issue Recalls
Century Arms has identified a potential durability issue in a limited run of BFT47 rifles that may affect proper feeding and/or chambering of cartridges. To address the concern, Century is requesting owners of BFT47s to immediately stop use of the firearm and consult thisĀ special web pageĀ to determine by serial number …
Rifleman Q&A: A Parkerifled Single-Shot Pistol
Q:Ā I have an old gun that I cannot identify. Itās a .22-cal., single-shot, target-style pistol. I believe the barrel is a Parkerfield, but the stamping is spelled āPARKERIFLED.ā A:Ā The marking on the muzzle, āParkerifled A.G.P.ā indicates very high-quality rifling by Alfred G. Parker & Co., of Birmingham, England. According to …
Taurus USA 327
Taurus USAĀ is no stranger in the modern American wheelgun market, with the company offering several models from rimfire to magnum chamberings in a variety of sizes. This also includes a number of compact models, geared more for self-defense and concealed carry. One of these more compact revolvers is the Taurus …
Oklahoma: House Passes Important Firearm Discrimination Prevention Measure
Yesterday, the Oklahoma House passed pro-gun, firearm discrimination prevention legislation, House Bill 3144.Ā Ā House Bill 3144 hinges on one final Senate vote before heading to Governor Stittās desk!Ā Ā Please contact your State Senator and ask them to SUPPORT House Bill 3144. House Bill 3144Ā expands free enterprise by prohibiting companies that discriminate in …
Fighting Stance
What do the following events have in common:Ā Babe Ruth hits three home runs in a single World Series game. Robert Goddard launches the first liquid-fueled rocket. Queen Elizabeth II and Mel Brooks are both born. The answer? All of those events occurred in 1926. Coincidentally, 1926 was the last …
The Smith & Wesson Governor: A Versatile Z-Frame Revolver
WhenĀ Smith & WessonĀ introduced the Governor in 2011, the concept of a revolver capable of chambering shotshells wasnāt groundbreaking. The new entry from a legendary maker, however, quickly caught media attention at the SHOT Show that year and for some good reasons. The revolver, built on the firmās Z Frame, is …