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So I get approached by a friend that says "I'd like to buy a shotgun to defend my home, can you help me pick something out" My friend is 55 and has no experience with firearms. I'm looking to get some opinions. Right now I'm not sure if a 20gauge will be too much recoil for her. Would...

I need a hand ID'ing this revolver. It looks like it takes a caliber that is smaller that 9mm. The revolver was a sidearm for a relative during WWII

Has anyone used one of these? http://www.kahrshop.com/cgi-bin/itemdetail.asp?itmid=1980 I was curious as to how much trimming we are talking about. "Slide on rubber grip that provides more comfort and stability while shooting. Fits all 9mm and .40 Kahr pistols. Some trimming may be...

I'm from upstate NY. I wanted to know what is required to shoot a pistol at a range in Maine? Also, as far as licenses go, do you need a license to purchase a pistol? Are the laws similar to PA when in comes to handguns?

Can someone give me some recommendations on rifles that are light in weight? Were talking people that weight around 100 lbs.

I'm having a problem locating a new Kel-tec Sub2k for sale. Does anyone know of a vendor that has one in stock? Thanks

So I'm looking at these two rifles. http://www.classicarms.us/ BULGARIAN SSR-85C - $600 http://www.atlanticfirearms.com/storeproduct444.aspx Ak-103 $889 Can someone do a comparison for me. They look sort of similar being all black. Is the price difference worth it? I'm just looking...

Which Bushmaster rifles are able to shoot steel cased ammo relaibly? I'm not sure which model to look for. http://www.bushmaster.com/catalog_defense_recreation_index.asp I'm thinking since I'm in ny I need to get the "post ban" model...

So I just got a phone call from one of my farming buddies. He just found a deer dead next to his compost pile from a gut shot from a hunter. He said the deer died less that 24 hours ago and the deer has rigor mortis. Would the meat still be good to eat if we field dressed it today and...

This is a picture of my great grandfather who fought in WWI. (for the Allies) The picture was taken between 1914-1918. I need assistance in identifying this rifle. It looks sort of like a mosin-nagant. Any ideas?

So I'm planning on buying my 1st tree stand next month. Does anyone have any recommendations? I am looking to get a climbing tree stand and that I can carry on my back I'm looking for a high quality climber that will last me a long time. I'm likely going to cabelas for this purchase...

I'm having an issue with my NIB Kahr PM9 during the break in period. I have about 150rounds through it and it has a problem extracting unfired rounds. I'm using WWB. When I manually rack the slide to extract unfired rounds, the first round doesn't extract. Even if I pull the slide back has...

I am a resident of NY state and I have a NYS pistol license. Where can I go to research the laws regarding target shooting in NJ for non residents?

I have a friend that wants to take his cousin target shooting. His cousin is not a US citizen and does not have a US driver's license. Correct me if I'm wrong, but in New York State (I'm talking the lower counties and not NYC) you are not legally allow to hold a pistol or rent one to shoot at...

Do any rifles compare with the Saiga .308 in terms of the value and relability. I would prefer and auto loader but I'm open to a lever action if they are in the same price range and nearly as relaible.

I have very little experience shooting centerfire rifles. I am looking for an affordable range that is in reasonable driving distance from Rockland County, NY. I will need to rent a rifle and I am looking to rent several different types (bolt action, autoloader, etc) Any info you can post...

So I am looking to get a squirrel hunt in before the season ends at the end of the month. I am new to squirrel hunting and could use a few pointers. Camo or no camo? (can squirrels see color) Can I stalk them or would I have more success staying put? Should I take a head shot with a .22LR...

Does anyone have any experience with the Ruger Mark III Hunter? I wanted to know if there is a big difference in accuracy with the 5 1/2 inch barrel vs. the 6 7/8 inch barrel. Thanks

so I was in the woods hunting all weekend. I was at work yesterday and I sat down on the toilet bowl and I saw a black dot on my inner thigh. I looked closer and it was a BIG A** TICK. I got a little freaked out so I tried to pull him out right away with my fingers. His mouthparts were in me...

So Big game season opens on saturday. I have my 870 ready to go w/ sabot slugs. I wanted to bring my .40 into the woods with me just in case I have to put down a wounded deer so I don't have to use a slug at close range. Should I bring hollow points or some WWB FMJ? I'm thinking at...