Author: Gunner Quinn

Many U.S. states impose strict laws regarding the use of drones in hunting, with regulations varying significantly between regions. For instance, while Alabama allows drones for scouting, others like Maine impose fines ranging from $100 to $500, escalating to criminal charges if a kill occurs. In Texas, hunters can utilize drones under a specific permit, but only for managing nuisance animals like coyotes and wild hogs. The debate extends beyond legality, as the ethics of drone-assisted hunting come into question. Critics argue it undermines the principles of fair chase, while advocates point out that drones can assist in finding wounded…

Police are investigating a shooting that occurred late Friday at Rascal’s Bar and Grill in Conway, resulting in one fatality. Officers responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 9:53 p.m., where they found an injured individual who later died, according to the bar’s social media updates. Herman Sanchez Herrera, 38, and Marcos Gutierrez-Vazquez, 26, are in police custody charged with public disorderly conduct, as authorities look into other potential suspects involved in the incident. In a statement early Saturday, the bar announced it would remain closed and expressed condolences, stating they are working with the victim’s family to honor their…

Police in Lower Paxton Township arrest three individuals early Tuesday morning following a shots-fired incident at Brightbill Park. Officers responded to reports of gunfire and discovered several shell casings along with three handguns, two of which had altered serial numbers and one was previously reported stolen. A 17-year-old from Lower Paxton is charged with firing one of the weapons and is currently in juvenile custody. The other two suspects, Kleron Watson and Daniel Ebanga from Middletown, face charges for possession of stolen property and illegal firearms. This incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding gun violence and youth involvement in criminal activities…

Lafourche Parish authorities have arrested Tyrone Carter Jr., 19, and Chance Fletcher, 18, in connection with an armed robbery that occurred on August 7, 2025, in Thibodaux. The victim, who traveled from another parish to sell a smartphone, was confronted by the suspects as they discussed the sale, leading to one suspect brandishing a gun and the other stealing the victim’s property. Following a swift investigation, detectives apprehended Carter soon after the crime, during which they discovered a loaded handgun and body armor at his residence. Fletcher was arrested shortly thereafter, and both suspects now face serious charges, including armed…

Minneapolis police are investigating four separate shootings that occurred on Saturday night and early Sunday morning, resulting in several injuries. The first incident took place at 9:18 p.m. when an altercation escalated into gunfire at the intersection of 3rd Street North and 2nd Avenue North, leaving one man with a non-life-threatening wound. Shortly after, at 10:19 p.m., officers responded to another shooting where a man was injured while walking outside. The violence continued into Sunday, with two more shootings reported, including one where a woman sustained serious injuries inside her home. Currently, authorities state there is no known connection among…

In a tragic incident on Saturday night, a 31-year-old woman was shot and killed during an attempted armed robbery in the 800 block of West 27th Street in Bridgeport, according to Chicago police. Authorities report that the assailant, who remains unidentified, fired from a dark-colored sedan as the woman was outside around 8:45 p.m. This shooting marks another disturbing event in an ongoing concern about safety in Chicago neighborhoods. Police are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and ask anyone with information to come forward, highlighting the community’s role in addressing rising crime rates. Read full story at www.yahoo.com…

Saddle hunting—no, not from horseback—has taken hunters to new heights in recent times by allowing them to perch within unorthodox tree types, and Hawk Treestands has a comfortable climbing kit to get things started. The Helium Hammock Saddle, featuring Chaos camouflage, has a weight rating of up to 300 lbs. and is designed to fit waists measuring 28″ to 40″. Excluding the included climbing sticks and foot platform, the saddle harness packs light, at 4 lbs., into an included 8″x8″x10″ carry bag, which adds versatility to a hunter’s arsenal of products. Furthermore, the saddle kit includes climbing-grade accessories such as…

It was Elmer Ballance who began manufacturing and offering M1A rifles in the early 1970s based on the venerable M14. The Reese family took ownership of his fledgling Springfield Armory firm, moved it to Geneseo, Ill., and grew the company into national prominence as one of the industry’s most prominent manufacturers. The company’s entire M1A line remains highly desired by enthusiasts to this day. Then, after a U.S. military report determined 5.56 NATO cartridges were ineffective at average engagement distances in Afghanistan, many original M14s stored in U.S. armories were retrofitted and issued to our troops. Reports were glowing about…

On this day in 1870, Hazard Stevens and P. B. Van Trump made the first ascent of Mount Rainier, Washington. — August 14, 1952: The word “fallout,” referring to radioactive particles carried into the atmosphere after a nuclear explosion, was first used in The New York Times. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 120 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 one, two, or three-day course (a $1,095 value), A Peak Refuel “Wasatch…

The ongoing surge in gun violence in the United States raises urgent questions about the differing impacts of handguns and assault weapons on the human body. According to trauma surgeons, bullets from handguns typically travel through tissues with minimal damage, while high-velocity rounds from weapons like AR-15s create severe cavitation, resulting in extensive internal destruction. This effect is particularly devastating for children due to their smaller organ sizes, emphasizing the need for tailored trauma responses in healthcare settings. As mass shootings persist—with over 240 incidents reported in just this year—hospitals across the country are implementing intervention programs aimed at reducing…