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Core bushcraft skills for hunters, including navigation, shelter, fire safety, water awareness, first-aid basics, and Leave No Trace, plus how to prepare.
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There are some who will answer the query “absolutely not” and others say “yes it’s fine”. However, I would not advise the 12-year-old to have this except under supervision, it’s a weapon. It can penetrate soft flesh.
Yes, Hoppe’s no. 9 gun oil is a high-quality synthetic blend lubricating oil. Use it as your regular gun oil.
This is the best for target shooting, but I’m guessing that it’s doable with the proper arrows and some adjustments.