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Montana Youth Allowed to Hunt

The Breakfast Flakes — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:56:53 +0000

A 15-year-old southwest Montana boy charged with bringing two guns to school in January because he wanted to show people “you don’t need an assault rifle to shoot up a school,” has reached a plea agreement that calls for treatment and probation. However, he will still be able to go on family hunting trips. The [...]

Shoot S*** This Sunday In Billings!

Andy West — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:59:45 +0000

This Sunday morning at 9am The Billings Rod and Gun Club’s muzzleloader group will be setting up steel silhouette and paper targets to shoot at. Whether you are an expert, a novice or you have never even picked up a weapon they are inviting all members of the public to come out. The price of [...]

No New Gun Laws?

The Breakfast Flakes — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:20:13 +0000

U.S. Sen. Max Baucus helped block a bipartisan effort to increase restrictions on gun sales. The Senate voted Wednesday to reject expanded background checks to more gun sales, instead of just those handled by licensed firearms dealers. Baucus said Montanans have told him “loud and clear that they are overwhelmingly opposed to new gun control [...]

Support Sinking For Gun Control

The Breakfast Flakes — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:40:16 +0000

Today could be a big day in the debate over legislation intended to prevent gun violence. A bipartisan bill expanding background checks is losing steam ahead of a vote.

The Senate plans to vote today on the proposal and several amendments, including one to expand background checks for gun purchases at gun shows and online

Stopping School Shootings

The Breakfast Flakes — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:39:04 +0000

The Bigfork School District here in Montana plans to spend $17,900 to improve security at our schools’ buildings. Superintendent Cynthia Clary says the district brought in three firms to do security audits and make safety recommendations. She says the district plans to install exterior door contact wires, motion detectors and an infrared sensor system. Clary [...]

If You're Handy With A Shotgun Get Ready For Some Trapshooting In Billings

Andy West — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 01:07:34 +0000

March 16th The Billings Trap Club holds its 15th annual Darryl Graff Memorial Trapshoot!
To find out more logon to their website, www.billingstrapclub.com.

Would You Like To See a "Guns Are Welcome Here" Sign In Your Local Store? [POLL]

JP — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 21:19:38 +0000

Guns and gun control has become a massive topic of discussion across the United States and a focal point of both national and state politics. The conversation has run non-stop on both sides of the issue. This latest YouTube video for a company advertising the sign pictured above has caused yet another heated round of discussion.

How Would You Like to See 'Guns Are Welcome Here' Signs at Local Stores? [POLL][VIDEO]

Jeff Easterling — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 20:39:20 +0000

If you walked into your local grocery store, or Auto Parts Store and saw a sign that read “GUNS ARE WELCOME ON THESE PREMISES”, what would you do? Would you leave, or would you go on in and get what you came for? We found this video on YouTube. It was posted by North Eastern [...]

Tim McGraw, Celebrity Pals Pull Out 'Guns and Fun' for Charity Close to Singer's Heart

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 16:00:50 +0000

Tim McGraw was on hand Tuesday morning (June 5) in Nashville to help support his younger brother Mark in a special Celebrity Shootout event, benefiting their late father and the Tug McGraw Foundation. Celebrities from all ends of the spectrum were on hand to support the McGraw family, including Brantley Gilbert, Montgomery Gentry, Luke Bryan, Josh Thompson, Jon Pardi, Craig Campbell, Keith Anderson, JT Hodges, the Warren Brothers (Brett and Brad Warren), Daryle Singletary, NHL’s Nashville Predators Mike Fisher and more.

Billings American Legion Baseball Gun Raffle Tickets are On Sale!

Cat Country — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:00:45 +0000

Support Billings American Legion Baseball and win yourself a new gun! Tickets are now on sale for Billings American Legion Baseball 45 Guns in 45 Days Raffle. One ticket equals 45 chances to win. The grand prize on Day 45 is the Winchester Theodore Roosevelt Collector’s Package with a retail value of $4,000. Tickets are [...]

Gun-A-Day Raffle Benefits The Rich DuVal Benevolent Fund

Karen Gallagher — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 22:43:49 +0000

When a home catches fire, Billings firefighters don't just put out the blaze, they help families get back on their feet.

For the past several years, Firefighters Union Local 521 has also been helping families with funds from the Rich DuVal Benevolent Fund.

'Top Shot' Is The Reality Show for Gun Lovers

The Web Guy — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 22:06:54 +0000

These days, there's a reality TV show competition for all kinds of things. But even if you're not into singing, modeling or cooking, you can still get in on the trend, with the History Channel's "Top Shot," which premiered Tuesday night. I wonder if the Flakes watched this one!