Connecticut Valley Arms (CVA) was formed in 1971 to manufacture traditional sidelock muzzleloaders that were offered fully assembled or in DIY kits, both of which became immediately popular with ...

In the past six years, 989 weapons have been seized or recovered from Maoists in Chhattisgarh, the State government told the Legislative Assembly on Thursday (February 26, 2026). The list includes 671 ...

Rifle shooters are persnickety and opinionated—and they should be. The task of sending a small piece of metal faster than the speed of sound to a precise point of impact demands a certain kind of ...

In the hands of men like Boone, Kenton, and Wetzel, the flintlock rifle helped shape North America as we know it today. Flintlock rifles won our War of Independence and went west with Lewis and Clark.

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Michigan's regular firearm season is over, but hunters can still participate in muzzleloader season, which gets underway this weekend across the state. For the year, Michigan hunters have already ...

When Mississippi deer hunters think of primitive weapons, single shot rifles probably come to mind. On certain public lands and during certain seasons on private property, hunters are required to use ...

The first firearm deer season is Nov. 21-23, with the second firearm season Dec. 4-7. Muzzleloader-only season is Dec. 12-14. Hunters also may use a muzzleloader permit with a muzzleloading rifle ...

A Delaware court struck down a 2022 law that barred people younger than 21 from purchasing a handgun and most rifles. The law also restricted 18- to 21-year-olds from hunting unless they were ...

Jim Abrams’ model 1874 Sharps rifle takes a rest between relays. (Jim Abrams photo) As an amateur student of history, something that would surely surprise a few of my old teachers, I’ve always liked ...

WOODBURY, Ky. (WBKO/Gray News) -Deep within the heart of Kentucky, the Hershel House Woodbury School has dedicated itself to preserving a part of our nation’s past. Students are learning and living ...