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Butte man sentenced to three years in federal prison on illegal firearm possession charge

A Butte man was sentenced Tuesday to more than three years in prison after pleading guilty to a federal illegal firearm possession charge last October. Shawn Troy Thumper Saccheri, 49, was sentenced to 37 months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, on the lone count

According to the Government, Reality is Optional

The government is lying about what happened in Minneapolis last month, and it’s hurting our already-damaged democracy. Minneapolis citizens Renée Good and Alex Pretti were shot and killed by federal immigration officers on Jan. 7 and Jan. 24, respectively. Following both incidents, federal officials gave speeches contradicting clear

Gallatin Community Gun Club holds inclusive gun training event

Gallatin Community Gun Club holds inclusive gun training event

In Montana, guns are a familiar sight — but without an inclusive space to learn, the barrier for entry can be high. The Gallatin Community Gun Club (GCGC) is working to change that, teaching everyone regardless of their identity. Despite heavy rain and unrelenting wind, members of the Gallatin community joined

A virtual seminar: domestic violence and firearms

The virtual event “Domestic Violence and Firearms: A Public Health Crisis” on Tuesday, Oct. 19, brought together MSU and the Gallatin Valley community to discuss the intersecting public health crises of domestic violence and firearms as well as other health and societal factors. These health crises were examined through different

Taking aim at a new hobby

Taking aim at a new hobby

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, national firearm ownership has grown exponentially. People are finding themselves owning firearms and then asking themselves where they can practice shooting. The surge in firearm sales in 2020 is expected to translate to even more sales this year. “America’s outdoor pastime

Should a Law-Abiding Citizen be Prevented From Protecting Themselves?

With the current social climate at hand, you might be asking yourself why this issue is up for discussion. The recent rioting at the U.S. Capitol building, as well as this decade’s rise in mass shootings, must give weight to the idea of carrying a firearm on campus