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An up-close shot of a Winchester Model 1873 lever-action rifle carried by East County Guns in Coeur d'Alene.

An up-close shot of a Winchester Model 1873 lever-action rifle carried by East County Guns in Coeur d'Alene.

October 13, 2026

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State proposal triggers response from local firearm gurus
October 13, 2026 1:09 a.m.

State proposal triggers response from local firearm gurus

State proposal triggers response from local firearm gurus

Idaho lawmakers are aiming for an official state firearm. Like the huckleberry being its state fruit, Idaho could have a Winchester Model 1873 level-action rifle as its state gun. What do local Coeur d'Alene gun gurus think about it?