Gertrude the Mason Brant Decoy

Gertrude the Mason Brant Decoy

by | Jun 22, 2025

Born in a small shop behind William Mason’s home, Gertrude the decoy would live a life most fulfilling. Here are a few of the many stories she has to tell. Hello, my name is Gertrude. I was named after Bob’s Aunt Gertrude Reade, a woman with a special gleam in...
The Guns of Royals

The Guns of Royals

by | Jul 7, 2024

Doug Tate explores some of the guns used by royalty when activities such as going on safari were a rite of passage for this class.

Are Damascus-Barreled Shotguns Safe to Shoot?

Are Damascus-Barreled Shotguns Safe to Shoot?

by | Feb 25, 2024

Damascus-barreled shotguns are considered inferior to those made with fluid-steel barrels, but are they really more dangerous to shoot? Damascus, the capital of the Syrian Arab Republic, is a big city surrounded by an even bigger desert. Nearly two million inhabitants...