Pappy's Gunsmithin' and Backwoods Livin'

06/18/2026

Pappy’s will be closed next week on the 24th-26th.

05/03/2026

“Lion’s Roar teaches our youngest Scouts how to recognize safe and unsafe situations and develop personal boundaries,” says Tara Noem, parent and Tiger Den Leader for Cub Scout Pack 367. “It also teaches what to do if those boundaries are crossed - yell, run away and tell a trusted adult.”

Youth safety is paramount - whether it’s at a activity or anywhere outside of . Safeguarding youth is a shared responsibility - supported by parents, reinforced by leaders and taught in age‑appropriate ways to youth, themselves.

Recently, a news segment was released about a Cub Scout's heroic actions in Ohio (the quote at the beginning of this post is from that piece). We are proud of the Cub Scout featured in this video. In a frightening situation, she used the personal‑safety skills she had been taught in and immediately alerted her mom. You can watch full news segment online: https://ow.ly/Gkfp50YTEJ5.

“Dangerous situations involving strangers are rare, but they do occur and often end terribly," says Glen Pounder, EVP and Chief Safeguarding Officer of Scouting America. "Remaining vigilant in all circumstances - and empowering children early with simple, age‑appropriate safety skills - is a critical part of prevention."

To learn more about Scouting America and our programs, visit www.BeAScout.org.

03/13/2026

Gun show this weekend in Elizabethton at American Legion Post 49. 111 S Watauga Ave

12/18/2025

Merry Christmas, we will be closed from 12/19 -1/6 for Christmas. Please enjoy this time with friends and family

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