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Join to get access to perks & support the program: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7OQvf6lnzYUw8_g7ehxR_Q/join I've been itching to get into more research-focused projects and this is my first go at that. Trade Guns are a class of firearm made in northern Europe during the early 17th century. These guns were made specifically for barter to the natives of sub-Saharan Africa, North America, and South America By 1670 they had earned a reputation for being the “Cheapest, most dangerous to use firearm that money could buy” - SJ Gooding We’re going to look at how these arms went from being cheap trade trash to some of the finest, notable arms made before the 20th century When this was just an idea, I had a simple view of the NW trade gun. After researching, I’ve found a whole lot more that really shifts what I thought the North West trade gun was and is. It’s a fascinating story, this is just scratching the surface. CHAPTERS 0:00 An Introduction to the Northwest Trade Gun 11:32 The Evolution of the Northwest Trade Gun 12:27 The Hudson Bay Company 18:41 The North West Company 24:30 The Late 18th Century 31:10 Government Gift Guns 37:31 The 19th Century 41:22 The Last Flintlocks 43:08 Research Sources Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we're talking to Eddie Davenport about some of the muzzleloading news coming out of the SHOT Show 2025. We'll cover the Pedersoli Baker, Traditions, CVA, Thompson Center and a few more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join to get access to perks & support the program2024 was generally light on muzzleloading news, apparently saving it for the last few weeks. In this edition of Muzzleloading News, we touch on the big stories of the end of 2025 and some exciting news coming from the first week of 2025. Learn more at https://www.ilovemuzzleloading.com/ Click here to SUBSCRIBE - http://bit.ly/ILMvideo Videos also available on Utreon - https://utreon.com/c/ILoveMuzzleloading/0:04 GOEX Updates, or lack thereof. 1:14 Percussion caps 5:21 Thompson/Center Updates 7:38 New Lock from L&R 9:02 InvestArm Quality Issues 11:18 Kibler Hawken Updates 13:07 Events Season Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we talk with Alex from the Frontier Trading Company about his experience at the 2024 NMLRA Spring National Shoot, hear about his upcoming projects and discuss what his mindset is heading into hunting season.I'd like to thank our sponsors for their support:ThorBullets - Visit ThorBullets.com to learn more.Muzzleloader Magazine - Visit MuzzleloaderMagazine.com to learn moreGet your own "I Love Muzzleloading" Hat hereClick here to SUBSCRIBEFollow the Frontier Trading Company on YoutubeCheck out the Frontier Trading Company Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I talk with my wife Paisley about our first family living history experience, what we learned and what we plan on doing to improve our impression and equipment for next time. Paisley and I have day-tripped to events since we were dating but things never lined up with work to become participants at an event, that all changed this year where we are planning on being out almost 10 weekends in 2024.We aren't professionals by any means and we are still learning, but we wanted to share some of the planning we did to do our best to make sure we, and our toddler had a great time in the 18th century. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we're talking with artisan Kris Daman about his history in muzzleloading, how he got started and how that journey lead him to rediscovering some almost long lost artforms. Kris recreates the artwork many today don't have the stomach for, from skinning and tanning to weaving and more. Follow Kris' work online: Instagram. madtanner67 , Facebook kris.daman.5Resources/books Mentioned in this episodeLinks may include affiliate links that support the websiteFingerweaving article written by Tim Connin featured in "The Book of Buckskinning VI": https://amzn.to/3Jj3mdyChippewa Customs (Publications of the Minnesota Historical Society) Paperback – October 15, 1979https://amzn.to/4aBM4o7“Without them there would be no smoking, Isaac Walters” - https://frenchinwisconsin.couleetech.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2013/03/Without-them-there-would-be-no-smoking-shared.pdfDeerskin and Duffles - https://amzn.to/3w5HxepGive us good measure- https://amzn.to/3U35RWjThe Fur Trade in Canada: An Introduction to Canadian Economic History (The Canada 150 Collection) by Harold A. Innis - ttps://amzn.to/3UlsxCp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Idaho looks to be the target of pressures to open up it’s muzzleloading season.This news story comes from a tip from the Idaho Wildlife Federation. For full transparency, they are against this bill.Idaho Wildlife Federation Alert- https://idahowildlife.org/news/action-alert-ho469Last fall, Idaho Fish and Game proposed a change to allow lead and non-lead projectiles in their muzzleloader season. While in committee to discuss the change, legislators reportedly felt the changes didn't do enough and have introduced HB 469 as an alternative changeHB 469 seeks to legislativly direct the IDFG to not adopt or enforcing any rule that makes it unlawful to use 209 primers, pelletized powder, or sabots in a muzzleloader-only season.Initial perception - very round-about and forceful way to open up Idaho’s current muzzleloaders season via state legislature, not the IDFG.The 2023 Edition of IDGF Big Game Seasons and Rules only uses the word “traditional” twice, not in reference to muzzleloaders. Idaho Fish and Game’s documentation never mentions the idea of historic preservation or traditional muzzleloading appreciation anywhere. This is important because that point is the key fulcrum of this argument here and across the United States.(It could be argued that this conversation over words and meanings is happening across American Culture right now, but we’re going to stick to muzzle loading. Keep an eye out though in your day-to day life)Based on Idaho’s rules, Idaho appears to have a more “traditionally” focused muzzleloader season but,To be blunt, nothing in Idaho’s Fish and Game says anythign about keeping muzzleloading traditional, it’s a big ol’ legal hole in the “traditional” argument that can be driven through with a truck.Links from Kyle and the IDWF:IDWF blog post on HB469 with an action alert,BREAKING: Idaho Legislators Setting Seasons, Again — Idaho Wildlife FederationISWF Legislative Bill Tracker where people can see the bills relating to fish and wildlife, a little about them, our stance on each bill, and a signup for our weekly updates and action alerts for the 2024 session,Idaho Bill Tracker — Idaho Wildlife FederationThis is the Idaho House Resources and Conservation Committee homepage. Agendas for meetings are listed here and there are links for people to sign up to testify in person or remotely during meetings, HRES – Idaho State LegislatureIf people want to provide input on HB469 they can call the House Resources and Conservation Committee at (208)332-1136, or send an email to hres@house.idaho.gov Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.