Did Shoshone have guns

Answer 1

The Shoshone people, like many Native American tribes, had limited access to guns when they first encountered European settlers. Initially, they used traditional weapons such as bows and arrows. However, over time, some Shoshone acquired firearms through trade, warfare, or as a result of interactions with European Americans. By the 19th century, guns became more common among some Shoshone groups, influencing their hunting practices and intertribal conflicts.