weaponry

BUFFALO — The man shot following a downtown Ellicottville bar fight nearly a month ago is now in fair condition. Staff at Erie County Medical Center i...

CHEEKTOWAGA (AP) — Authorities say several fights and a falling sign that sounded like a gunshot sent shoppers running for the exits at one of New Yor...

A lifetime fascination with firearms and hunting has provided me with a wealth of memories, education and, hopefully, some knowledge to pass along. Af...

There’s two proposals before the state Senate that are getting many on the pro-gun side of the debate riled up. Now, before “everyone” gets outraged j...

FREDONIA (AP) — Authorities say police responding to a medical emergency at a home Monday shot and killed a person who attacked an officer with a knif...

BRADFORD, Pa. — The fatal shooting of a Port Allegany man by a state trooper in August was determined to be justified by McKean County District Attorn...

From catching a “genuine bad man” to a aerial victory for a Portville lad, from a donation to help those fighting in Vietnam to a big crowd to greet S...

The hunter stood by his friend’s favorite oak tree, watching for deer on the first day. There was no snow and a low overcast shrouded the dreary woods...

Like many kids growing up in northern Pennsylvania in the 1960s, I had close relatives who worked in the oil fields, spending long hours in the woods ...

Time has stomped down hard on the gas pedal, speeding ahead and deer season is surprisingly just days away. Good grief, where did the year go? Still, ...

Many Americans, who appear to know — or care — less and less about our nation’s history, nevertheless are likely to have at least a vague understandin...

OLEAN — It’s been nearly three months since New York State Police misplaced a semi-automatic, AR-15-style rifle. The weapon remains missing. Trooper J...

From angels of mercy in the midst of pandemic to local news from the battle for Europe, from no “Big Dance” chance for Bona to a too-close-to-call rac...

OSWAYO, Pa. — Cold, rainy weather didn’t prevent a number of wounded warriors from making the trek to the rural LEEK Hunting & Mountain Preserve Wedne...

For the last several months I have been agonizing over buying a new rifle. Of course, it has to be the perfect rifle for the immediate future. This mi...

With fall hunting seasons already underway, the state Department of Environmental Conservation is emphasizing hunter and firearm safety. Jennifer Pett...

MAYVILLE (AP) — A Chautauqua County hunter who fatally shot a neighbor he mistook for a deer has pleaded guilty. Thomas Jadlowski of Sherman was indic...

The autumn sun eased over the far ridge and spread a golden light over the treetops. Its bright beams, filtered through the cool, moist air, lit up th...