Author: Gunner Quinn

The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) reports that nine localities in Virginia are responsible for more than 50% of the state’s gun-related homicides. This alarming statistic highlights the concentration of violence particularly around Richmond and Hampton Roads, where 65% of gun homicides occur in public spaces, affecting innocent bystanders in neighborhoods plagued by frequent shootings. Despite a statewide decline in gun-related deaths since 2022, the report indicates persistent violence in these areas, often stemming from disputes fueled by social media. With one in four killings linked to drug-related issues, programs like the Central Virginia Violence Interrupters aim to…

A community vigil takes place at Brunswick United Methodist Church to advocate against gun violence, just one week after a mass shooting at Brown University claimed the lives of two students. Current and former students, including mathematical physics major Lauren Rousell, share their experiences and the lasting impact of the tragedy on their sense of safety and community. Attended by several Maine lawmakers, the event highlights recent legislative measures aimed at curbing gun violence, including the successful passing of “red flag” laws that permit judges to temporarily confiscate firearms from individuals deemed a risk to themselves or others. Former state…

An 18-year-old man, Harold J. Carter from Vancouver, Washington, faces serious charges, including First-Degree Robbery and Unlawful Use of a Weapon, after a dramatic high-speed chase ignited by an armed robbery at a Southeast Portland smoke shop. Law enforcement responded swiftly to the incident reported around 1:45 p.m., leading to Carter’s apprehension just 45 minutes after the crime occurred. During the chase, officers were persistent in their efforts to safely end the pursuit, which concluded at Northeast 111th Avenue and Northeast Sandy Boulevard. Meanwhile, investigators have linked a confiscated handgun to the robbery, heightening community interest in securing additional information…

The U.S. Department of Defense, led by Secretary Pete Hegseth, has announced a significant policy reversal, allowing the use of antipersonnel land mines beyond the Korean Peninsula. The memo outlines plans to remove geographic restrictions and grants combat commanders authority to deploy these weapons, presenting them as a “force multiplier” amid escalating global security challenges. This controversial shift has drawn sharp criticism from human rights advocates who argue that land mines disproportionately harm civilians and can remain deadly long after conflicts end. In 2024 alone, nearly 2,000 individuals fell victim to land mines and unexploded ordnance globally. As the U.S.…

Last week, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife approved a plan to eradicate mule deer on Catalina Island, located about 23 miles off the southern California coast. Behind the plan is a nonprofit called the Catalina Island Conservancy, which owns 42,000 acres on Catalina—about 80% of the total island.According to the Conservancy, mule deer are non-native to the island and pose a threat to native plant and wildlife species. The plan outlines a strategy to remove the estimated 800 to 2,000 animals on the island over the next six years, beginning this fall with “professional sharpshooters” killing deer over…

Brent dives into his fresh report from the floor of SHOT Show, debunking the wild rumors regarding a stabbing incident near the venue and gives a boots-on-the-ground assessment of the show’s attendance and atmosphere, noting a distinct downturn in the industry’s energy compared to previous years. The post 2026 SHOT Show: A Stabbing, Budget Suppressors and the Chinese Invasion — #320 appeared first on GUNS Magazine. Read the full article here

Armed Citizen® Today Just before 5 a.m. on Jan. 30, a 56-year-old homeowner reportedly found a burglar inside his home in Wichita, Kan. Police told reporters a “confrontation occurred” and the homeowner shot the alleged intruder in the leg. The 40-year-old suspect was in serious but stable condition and was to be arrested upon release from the hospital. (kansas.com, Wichita, Kan., 2/3/26)   From the Armed Citizen® Archives – October 1991Describing her attacker as a man who had once been “one of the family,” Juliette Blackmon, 81, of Kansas City, Mo., was forced to take action when he tried to rob them. After asking to…

Many Americans live in small communities. It has been that way since the country was born. For generations, small-town folks have lived pleasant, usually quiet lives. For the most part, when excitement comes to such places, the reality is rarely a pleasant one. That was the situation in the border community of Columbus, N.M., in March 1916. New Mexico had only recently become a state on Jan. 6, 1912. The border with Mexico is just 3 miles from Columbus, and the locals were quite familiar with America’s troubled southern neighbor. The Mexican Revolution began in late 1910, and by 1916,…

When Smith & Wesson introduced its Night Guard line-up in 2008, the revolvers in the line had three defining features—a lightweight scandium aluminum alloy frame, a glow-in-the-dark front tritium night sight and a matte black finish that was appropriate for its moniker. Though the original Night Guard has been discontinued for over a decade now, the model has been brought back through a collaboration between Smith & Wesson and firearm distributor Lispey’s.  An update of the original, discontinued over a decade ago, the Smith & Wesson Night Guard is a compact, yet powerful revolver. The five-shot .44 Spl. Model 396…

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