There are more air rifles on the market than ever before, which makes finding the best pellet gun a challenge. Especially if you’re new to the sport, the selection can be overwhelming. As you research ...

ALBANY — A 26-year-old man was arrested in Saratoga Springs this weekend after police allege he shot his roommate with a BB gun, killing him. Michael Collins, 27, was unresponsive when police arrived ...

West Newton residents who have been avoiding their backyards for fear of being hit by errant air rifle pellets shot by a neighbor, were relieved after the City Council this week banned them from being ...

There’s never been a better time to buy an air rifle than right now. Of course, with all the high-tech options and different makes and models available to prospective buyers, it can get a bit ...

Available in both .177 and .22 calibers, delivering pellets up to 1,200 and 1,000 fps respectively. Pepper-filled capsules are launched at 350 fps, they are effective at up to twice the distance as ...

An exciting diversion that will improve your shooting skills, an air rifle is a fun way to practice for deer season. Because air rifles are quiet, you can shoot them with proper equipment inside homes ...

The ringing in my ears drowned out the soft evening songs of the thrushes as I sat on the riverbank. Sweet smoke from a cigar wafted in the calm, sticky air, keeping a cloud of mosquitos at bay. As my ...

This is an opinion column. Remember “A Christmas Story” the classic movie tale of Ralphie Parker and his dreamed-of Christmas Red Ryder BB gun? If you don’t you’ll probably have a number of chances to ...

Key point: There are a variety of good pellet guns to pick from. Whether you decide to invest in a rifle style pellet gun or a handheld pistol pellet gun, you’ll want to get the most power possible ...

TOKYO (AP) — Admit it: Hearing about air rifle at the Olympics conjures up images of athletes firing wooden-stocked, pump-action BB guns at ominous cowboys and targets that spin when hit. Far from it.

If you or your family want to try your hand at air rifles, it’s a good idea to try a pre-charged pneumatic (PCP) rifle. These rifles are powered by pressure from a prefilled reservoir. When you pull ...

Hiding in her backyard shed without a phone, Jackie Schrader screamed as what she thought was automatic gunfire erupted around her one fall evening. “It was dark and all I had was a small flashlight,” ...