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Young guns

Article Abstract:

State offers hunter-safety courses to children 12 and older, which seems about the right age for kids to start hunting. The examples of two boys are presented who started with duck and turkey hunting and the people training them had a close eye on their gun handling.

Personnel administration, Hunting, trapping, game propagation, Hunting and Trapping, Children, Hunting & Trapping, Training, Hunting

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The best guns of the year

Article Abstract:

The Beretta Xtrema, Ithaca Storm Series Turkeyslayer, and the Browning Citori 525, which were introduced in the year 2003, are rated among the best guns of the year. Product evaluation, price and a brief description of each are given.

Small Arms Manufacturing, Small Arms, Evaluation, Product/Service Evaluation, Firearms

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Slug guns: lead knuckle-balls no longer need be the rule

Article Abstract:

Tips on choosing the right shotgun include determining the need for long-distance firing and analysis of the types of buckshot to use. Five slug guns ranging in price from $329 to $1,795 are described and evaluated.

Purchasing, Equipment and supplies, Cover Story, Buyers Guide, Deer hunting, Hunting rifles, Shotguns

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