Author: Gunner Quinn
March 1, 1872: Yellowstone became the world’s first national park. — Today is the birthday of actor and former WW2 commando David Niven. His full name was James David Graham Niven. (1910-1983.) — Today is also the birthday of the late singer, songwriter, and cowboy poet Allen Wayne Damron. Damron was quite the Texan, through and through. (Born 1939, died August 13, 2005, in Terlingua, Texas.) — All eyes are on the Middle East. The Iranian ex-pat news service Tousi TV seems to have the most complete coverage. But note that they have a strong bias toward Shah-in-Exile Pahlavi. —…
With the NFA tax dropping to $0, the market has been flooded by new suppressor manufacturers and existing firearms and accessory manufacturers who have added suppressors to their line-up. This means it’s difficult, especially for a brand-new manufacturer, to stand out in a very crowded space. Somehow, EchoCore Suppressors has accomplished just that, not only finding success in the market, but notching prestigious accolades along the way. New suppressor manufacturer EchoCore was established in 2025 and has already won awards for their designs. Pictured is the LaTitude 30. Chris Mudgett, EchoCore’s founder, has stated that the company’s goal is to…
Tension is the killer of performance. Not the scenario. Not the distance. Not the buzzer. Not the risk. Tension. Whether you’re managing a lethal-force encounter, running a stage in competition or working a timed drill from concealment, performance shooting reigns king, and one of the most brutal and insidious king-slayers of all time is self-induced tension. It’s corrosive to repeatable, on-demand performance, and the worst part is that it doesn’t come from the outside world. It emerges from between your ear protection. Physical tension is the most visible form, and yet most shooters rarely recognize it in themselves. Presenting from…
The following describes my approach at pressure canning meat and dairy products, with some comments on fruit, vegetables, and other preservation methods Pressure canning cookbooks, like Ball’s Blue Book, include recipes for making and canning meat broths, but, in my experience, most do not for meat itself. Similarly, they lack recipes for canning most dairy items. However, families have canned both for generations. Below, I share my positive experience of canning meats, cheese, and butter, for shelf-stable pantry items, based on the advice of friends whose families have done so for decades, and from my own experiences over many years…
On February 28, 1638, Scottish Presbyterians signed the National Covenant at Greyfriars, Edinburgh. — February 28, 1810: The first US fire insurance joint-stock company was organized, in Philadelphia. — And on February 28, 1844 a 12-inch gun aboard USS Princeton exploded, killing US Secretary of State Abel P. Upshur, Secretary of the Navy Thomas Gilmer, and other high-ranking federal officials. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 123 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: A Gunsite Academy Three-Day Course Certificate. This can be used for any of their…
In this episode of the Guns Podcast US, hosts Brent Wheat and Roy Huntington dive deep into the often misunderstood world of professional gunsmithing. The post The Real Cost of Gunsmithing: Why You Should Pay a Pro – #324 appeared first on GUNS Magazine. Read the full article here
A couple weeks ago, my daughters and I made the drive to southern Minnesota for a weekend of shed hunting. Usually by the third week of February, I expect most of the antlers to be on the ground in my neck of the woods, so I figured out timing was about perfect.The forecast called for cold and windy weather, but the snow cover seemed like it was going to be minimal at most. Unfortunately, a small snowstorm that must have sat over the property we were headed to rolled through the day before we arrived.Three inches of fresh powder coated…
Armed Citizen® Today At around 6 a.m. on Feb. 16 a homeowner in New Castle, Pa., reportedly discovered an intruder in his home. The homeowner fired at the unknown person, striking them in the leg. Responding officers rendered aid and transported the suspect to the hospital. Upon release, he faces one count of criminal trespass, a third-degree felony. The homeowner will not face charges. (crimewatch.net, Pittsburgh, Pa., 2/16/25) From the Armed Citizen® Archives – August 1983While sitting on his porch, Roe Watson of Detroit was approached by a young man asking to see his son. Watson, 70, invited the…
One of the more interesting firearms to emerge in recent years is from Dark Mountain Arms. The company’s Stowaway rifle is a bolt-action, single-shot design chambered for the 5.7×28 mm FN cartridge. Watch our American Rifleman Gun of the Week video above to learn more about this survival-style firearm. “This is a single-shot, bolt-action rifle in 5.7×28 mm, which is kind of unique,” American Rifleman Executive Editor Jay Grazio said. “There’s not a ton of bolt-action 5.7s out there. I looked around and it’s, well, it’s mostly custom stuff. There’s some semi-autos out there, but when it comes to bolt-actions,…
00:00:05 Speaker 1: Welcome to this country Life. I’m your host, Brent Reeves from coon hunting to trotlining and just in general country living. I want you to stay a while as I share my experiences in life lessons. This Country Life is presented by Case Knives from the store More Studio on Meat Eaters Podcast Network, bringing you the best outdoor podcast that airways have to offer. All right, friends, grab a chair or drop that tailgate. I’ve got some stories to share Bear Brent and coon Kebobs from an article about a coon hunt that was published one…