Author: Gunner Quinn
As summer leads to increased playdates for children, experts stress the critical need for parents to initiate conversations about firearm safety at other households. The CDC reports that accidental shootings are a leading cause of death among U.S. children and teens, with at least 84 incidents this year alone resulting in 37 fatalities and 47 injuries. Dr. Kiesha Fraser Doh advocates for asking whether guns are present and how they are secured before playdates, framing these inquiries as essential to ensuring children’s safety rather than challenging parents’ beliefs about firearm ownership. This proactive approach, akin to asking about food allergies…
A 35-year-old Colorado Department of Corrections officer, Alexander Wolfgang Carpenter, is arrested on suspicion of domestic violence and recklessly using a firearm after an incident with his wife. On June 14, while arguing, Carpenter allegedly fired a gun into the air and left their home with the weapon, leading to police intervention. Carpenter has been placed on paid administrative leave pending an internal investigation by the agency. He was released on a $1,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court later this month. This case raises serious concerns about the conduct of law enforcement personnel, particularly regarding domestic violence…
More than 5,700 Hispanics died by gunfire in the United States in 2023, according to a study by the Violence Policy Center (VPC). Of these fatalities, 3,284 were homicides, representing a staggering 57 percent of the deaths that year, while gun suicides accounted for 2,198 lives lost. Since 2002, over 83,000 Hispanics have died from gun-related incidents, with nearly two-thirds of those deaths categorized as homicides. The VPC study highlights a troubling trend: as the traditional gun market dwindles, the firearms industry is increasingly targeting Hispanic communities for sales and political influence. VPC Executive Director Josh Sugarmann emphasizes the urgent…
Odessa police apprehend 40-year-old Humberto Mendez Jr. after reports of him firing a shotgun in the alley of East 15th Street, raising alarm among nearby residents. Around 9:15 p.m. on Friday, an eyewitness alleges Mendez pointed the weapon at her and even heard it click, though it did not discharge. The incident unfolded when two neighbors alerted authorities, leading officers to find evidence including a spent shotgun shell in the vicinity. Mendez now faces serious charges, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and has since been released on $31,500 bail. This alarming episode highlights ongoing concerns about safety in…
A new ultra-luxury golf resort has been playing fast and loose with irrigation rules over in the Shields Valley of Montana.Crazy Mountain Ranch (CMR) was purchased in 2021 by CrossHarbor Capital Partners, the private equity firm that also owns the Yellowstone Club and other upscale retreats that have transformed the nearby Big Sky Valley.In September 2024, CMR had its soft opening, where players got to try out the new course co-designed by golf legend Ben Crenshaw. Any golfer’s dream, but there was a hitch: Crazy Mountain Ranch had installed pipes and were pumping water out of nearby Rock Creek to…
Newly updated for 2025, the 29th edition of the Traveler’s Guide To The Firearm Laws Of The Fifty States is packed with all the need-to-know information for cross-country trekkers seeking to bring their arms along with them and remain legal in all localities. Read the full article here
California’s struggles with mountain lion conflicts continue. On June 14, a mountain lion attack took place at a summer camp in Trinity County, which is in the mountainous northwestern portion of the state.The attack involved a camp counselor but took place a day before kids arrived at the camp. According to the Mercury News, the counselor was setting up the property and encountered the lion beneath a tent platform. The lion scratched the counselor’s leg, then fled. The counselor suffered minor injuries in the attack.Later, the owner of the summer camp searched for the mountain lion—and says he was charged…
In the cover story for our June 2025 issue, “From Bunker Hill To Baghdad: 250 Years Of U.S. Infantry Longarms,” Executive Editor Evan Brune lays out the progression in technology that has occurred in the U.S. Army’s primary individual fighting arms and ammunition since its founding three days before that first pivotal battle in Massachusetts. It is a chronicle that reveals intertwining trends in the dozen representative arms’ weights, lengths, calibers and ammunition complements during our country’s quarter-millennia history. FN 15 Military Collector M4 Of course, we know that the story leads us to one of today’s…
This week, Tony explains how we come to believe unwritten rules about deer behavior and hunting strategies, and why we should sometimes break them even when we don’t want to. Connect with Tony Peterson and MeatEater Tony Peterson on Instagram and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop MeatEater Merch Read the full article here
Silencer Central’s free tax stamp promotion is back in honor of America’s 249th anniversary. Now through July 31, 2025, simply use the promo code “STAMP” to get a free tax stamp when purchasing any qualifying suppressor. “We’re excited to celebrate 249 years of American history and freedom,” said Logan Hutchinson, Silencer Central director of marketing. “You should be free to protect your hearing and free to elevate your shooting experience without burdensome taxes. So, to celebrate America’s birthday, we’re not throwing anything in the Boston Harbor, but Silencer Central is going to cover the cost of the tax stamp for…