Author: Gunner Quinn

Seven men are sentenced to jail for participating in a multi-year illegal deer hunting operation south of Twin Falls, highlighting the serious legal repercussions of wildlife crimes. Judge Benjamin Cluff revokes their lifetime hunting privileges, emphasizing the gravity of their actions in a carefully managed hunting unit where legal hunters face a decade-long wait for permits. The poaching investigation, which began with a routine traffic stop revealing trophy deer heads, uncovered a larger criminal enterprise spanning years. As part of plea agreements, each man must pay fines and restitution to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, while some face…

Law enforcement is urging the public for help in identifying three male suspects involved in two burglaries that occurred on the evening of October 3 in Castle Pines. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office reports that despite deploying K-9 units and drones for an extensive search of the area, the suspects eluded capture, leaving investigators with only descriptions and images from surveillance footage. Residents are encouraged to review their home surveillance cameras for any suspicious activities recorded between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. on the night of the burglaries, particularly near Oakview Place and Glen Ridge Drive. The sheriff’s office is…

A woman is hospitalized after being shot during a road rage incident in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The confrontation occurred around 6:40 p.m. on the Newtown Bypass in Newtown Township, where police report the victim sustained a gunshot wound to her wrist. Authorities indicate that the suspect followed the victim into Middletown Township before firing another shot and fleeing the scene. The suspect was later apprehended by Pennsylvania State Police in Lower Makefield Township, where officers recovered a firearm. The victim is currently listed in stable condition, and police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Read full story at…

Roger Pyatt Price is sentenced to 11 years and four months in prison, plus an additional 25 years to life, following his conviction for serious firearm offenses in Shasta County. His criminal activities span two traffic stops, where he was discovered in possession of a handgun, ammunition, methamphetamine, and an imitation firearm, leading to multiple felony charges. Price’s prior convictions contributed to his eligibility for a life sentence, highlighting the legal system’s response to repeated violent offenses. The prosecution was led by Senior Deputy District Attorney Kacie Joh, emphasizing the seriousness with which such crimes are treated in California. The…

Despite what mainstream news outlets would have us believe, most armed citizens are thoughtful, deliberate, responsible Americans whose foremost concerns are the well-being of themselves and their families. The firearm industry reflects that sense of thoughtfulness, deliberation and responsibility by continually responding to its customers with ever more effective, safe and refined products, whether they be guns, optics, ammunition or accessories. The first example of that in this month is in our October 2025 cover story. In “Smith & Wesson Unlocks The Future,” contributor and revolver aficionado Kevin McPherson explores the company’s line of “No Internal Lock” revolvers—specifically the Model…

Applications are now open for the 2026 NRA Youth Education Summit (Y.E.S.), an all-expenses-paid, six-day leadership and scholarship program for rising high school juniors and seniors. The summit will take place July 21-26, 2026, in Washington, D.C. For more than 25 years, Y.E.S. has united some of America’s brightest, most driven and patriotic youth for an unforgettable week of education, leadership and civic engagement. Participants each year meet with political leaders, tour historic landmarks and sharpen their skills through debates and public speaking, while competing for valuable college scholarships. The mission of Y.E.S. is to inspire students to explore the…

Gun: Colt-Burgess Rifle (a.k.a. Colt New Magazine Rifle; 1883 Burgess)Manufacturer: Colt’s Mfg. Co.Chambering: .44-40 Win.Manufactured: 1884Condition: NRA Very Good (Antique Gun Standards)Value: $7,500 There was a time when firearm manufacturers were primarily known for producing only one specific type of gun. In fact, their fame, reputations and, often, their fortunes hinged upon it. For example, Smith & Wesson had always been celebrated for its revolvers and, by the late 19th century, Marlin’s name was synonymous with lever-action rifles. Today, of course, the gates to the competitive field have been thrown wide open, with Smith & Wesson producing a variety of…

Steven Rinella takes on Montana’s week-long big game heritage season with a traditional muzzleloader. With flintlock in hand, Steve’s after mule deer in a desolate and broken sage brush landscape. After a long few months of evading hunters, these deer have perfected how to stay alive. But stalking a deer into range isn’t the only hurdle to navigate. Presented by RAM and Can-Am Read the full article here

00:00:00 Speaker 1: Yo, what’s up? 00:00:07 Speaker 2: You’re off in God’s Country with your boys read and is feeling it this morning? 00:00:14 Speaker 1: Sorry? Brought to you Nope. 00:00:17 Speaker 2: Two things Nope also known and Thanks Grady, also known as the Brother’s Hunt where we take a week leg drive to the country music store and the outdoor Store. 00:00:28 Speaker 1: Two things that go together like your Granddaddy’s gifts are and the grand Old. 00:00:35 Speaker 3: And a hunting trip and maybe meeting your wife. 00:00:37 Speaker 1: Brought to you…

00:00:01 Speaker 1: Welcome to the Wired to Hunt Foundations podcast, your guide to the fundamentals of better deer hunting, presented by first Light, creating proven versatile hunting apparel for the stand, saddle or blind. First Light, Go Farther, Stay Longer, and now your host Tony Peterson. 00:00:20 Speaker 2: Hey, everybody, welcome to the Wired to Hunt Foundation’s podcast, which is brought to you by First Light. I’m your host, Tony Peterson, and today’s episode is all about shot selection in the field when the bucks are chasing and the things have gotten a little hectic. It’s the time…