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Practical writing on gunsmithing, FFL transfers, hunter prep, and anything else worth writing down. No hype — just what we've learned working on rifles and pistols for folks around Fort Scott and Bourbon County.

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Getting Your Deer Rifle Ready for Kansas Whitetail Season

A practical checklist for Bourbon County hunters — what to do between Labor Day and the opener so your rifle isn't the thing that costs you a buck.

Buying a Firearm Online? How the FFL Transfer Process Works in Fort Scott

Step-by-step walk-through of an FFL transfer — what to send the seller, what happens when the gun lands, and what you'll pay at pickup.

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