Author: Gunner Quinn

Connecticut Valley Arms (CVA) has been in the gun business since the early 1970s, and while the company maintains its supply of old-school-type blackpowder rifles, today’s CVA has an array of modern guns, which include single-shot centerfire rifles and shotguns, as well as turn-bolt rifles. Watch our video above to see CVA’s scout rifle, the Cascade SR-80, in use on the range. The CVA Cascade SR-80, as seen here, is a scout-type bolt action. It features factory-fitted sights with provisions for optics, muzzle accessories and detachable box magazines, which is a far cry from the company’s sidelock front-stuffer of yesteryear.…

I typically give my garage a good cleaning every few months. Every time I do, I pick up some of my old antlers, sheds, and dead heads. I’ll reminisce on some of my favorite hunts or make false promises to myself about new spots. Then, I put them back in the corner until the next cleaning, where they go on collecting dust.I’m sure most hunters can relate to this hoarding dilemma. While I won’t just throw away a set of antlers, there are better ways to use them than as props in your garage. As the current pile at my…

The Texas State Senate has passed House Bill 3053, which could soon prohibit local governments from organizing gun buyback programs designed to reduce the number of firearms in circulation. This ban would effectively shut down initiatives such as San Antonio’s Weapons Exchange Program, which has successfully collected over a thousand unwanted firearms, according to District 9 City Councilman John Courage, who labels the legislation as irresponsible and detrimental to public safety. Republican State Senator Bob Hall argues that these buyback events are ineffective and a waste of taxpayer money, stating they do little to address gun violence. Meanwhile, Councilman Courage…

The North-South Skirmish Association (N-SSA) held its 151st National Competition May 16-18, 2025, at Fort Shenandoah near Winchester, Va. Member units competed in live-fire matches with original or authentic reproduction Civil War period muskets, carbines, breech-loading rifles, revolvers, mortars and cannon. It is the largest Civil War shooting sports event of its kind. It was a great national for Virginia units, winning the four major team matches. The 9th Virginia Cavalry won the musket team match with a time of 423.0 seconds for the five-event program. One hundred twenty nine teams participated in this N-SSA signature match of speed and…

The biggest fish ever caught with a rod and reel was an incredible 17-foot-long, 3,400-pound great white shark. It was landed by a charter boat captain named Frank Mundus in 1986 in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Montauk, New York. Mundus’s nickname was “Monster Man,” and for good reason. Catching that big shark was the equivalent of pulling in a pickup truck with a mouth full of razor-sharp 6-inch teeth! While that was a truly remarkable haul, bigger isn’t necessarily always better, especially if you like eating the fish you catch.Some of the tastiest fish in the water…

A juvenile from Red Bluff, California, is arrested in Corning after police discover a loaded ghost gun during a traffic stop late Saturday night. The 17-year-old driver, whose identity is withheld due to their age, was pulled over for an outdated registration when officers found the firearm concealed in a shoulder bag, raising concerns about gang affiliations and illegal weapon possession. This arrest highlights ongoing issues related to youth and gun safety, particularly with the increasing prevalence of ghost guns—firearms without serial numbers—that can be assembled with minimal oversight. The minor now faces serious charges, including carrying a concealed firearm…

For the law-enforcement agencies of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland and Finland, Speer Ammunition’s 124-grain Gold Dot 9 mm Luger load has been a go-to issue load, and the company announced this handgun ammunition contract has been renewed for another seven years. “We have a long history with these customers, and we are extremely pleased with the renewal of this prestigious contract,” said David Leis, vice president of law enforcement, government and international sales. “This contract validates the high trust that international law-enforcement agencies have with our extremely reliable and innovative product.” Speer’s Gold Dot projectile uses a lead core that…

This week Reid and Dan host grammy winning songwriter Luke Laird back out in God’s Country. The three of them cover an array of topics ranging from getting young kids into the outdoors, finding song inspiration in a tree stand and meeting Dolly Parton for the first time. Luke shares wisdom from his time in seminary school and how keeping God as his north star throughout his time in Nashville. The guys mix it up with the gravorite this week being a song they co-wrote with Luke that has never been heard before. Read the full article here

Calvin Polachek, a graduate of Dallas High School, is under scrutiny for falsely claiming he survived a mass shooting at his school in 2017, an incident that never occurred. His misleading assertions gained attention during a recent gun violence demonstration in Kentucky, where he claimed that eleven people, including family and friends, were killed, prompting public outrage from local leaders and the community. This controversy is compounded by Polachek’s previous involvement in discussions on gun violence with then-Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro in 2019. At a roundtable event that included mental health professionals, Polachek emphasized the lack of support for…

Shotguns may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of IWI US, with the company’s extensive lineup of conventional and bullpup modern sporting rifles, but six years ago, the company announced its first shotgun with the Tavor TS12. New for 2025, the company is adding another 12-ga. firearm to its lineup with the Mafteah. The Mafteah is a 12 ga. semi-automatic “firearm” designed for home protection and self-defense. The Mafteah occupies the nebulous category of simply a “firearm.” As the law defines a “shotgun” as a firearm designed to be fired from the shoulder, anything…