Author: Gunner Quinn
In this week’s interview, Cal sits down with Jason Sawyer and James Powell of the East Foundation to learn more about how their cattle operations work to conserve wildlife and habitat in the deep South of Texas.To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Read the full article here
Spotlight on America investigates a dire trend in home insurance, where skyrocketing premiums and unprecedented policy non-renewals threaten homeowners across the U.S. A staggering one in ten California homeowners is without insurance, largely due to the spate of natural disasters and rising costs, leaving many vulnerable to financial ruin. U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse warns that the crisis could destabilize the housing market, with rates quadrupling in some areas. In a separate shocking report, a former Army doctor at Joint Base Lewis-McChord is sentenced to over 13 years in prison for sexually abusing numerous patients, shining a light on the military’s…
Rossi USA has offered lever-action rifles for years, but many of the company’s longarms are chambered for pistol cartridges rather than rifle cartridges. One exception in the Rossi lineup is the R95, which is built and styled like a classic lever-action hunting arm, and to that end, it is chambered for one of the classic American hunting cartridges: .30-30 Winchester. Watch our “American Rifleman Television” Rifleman Review segment above to see the details of this traditional lever-action longarm. ”With the demise of U.S.-made Winchesters and then with Marlin’s restructuring, you know, there was a big gap in .30-30s filled by…
Introduction In my recent SurvivalBlog multi-part article, Communications Options for the Common Man, I looked at how to use commonly available license-free radios in a way that provided a low level of communication security by following a few basic rules, by mostly untrained people. Included in that article was the use of field phones that are easy to use, and provide the highest level of communication security that could be available to both untrained and trained personnel. In this article, I will describe methods that could only be used by trained and disciplined personnel who can maintain higher standards, and…
With a few minutes left on the time clock in some states this spring to bear hunt, Dirks talks baiting statagies with Mark Livesay from Treeline Academy. They touch on escouting and dig in deep on Mark’s favorite baiting tricks. If you have a little time left to hunt and were pondering if it’s worth setting up a bait this late in the game, give this a listen and head out with bait in hand! Read the full article here
A 21-year-old man from California has been charged with a felony after airport security discovered a handgun in his carry-on bag at Pittsburgh International Airport. Fatih Oruc, from Mountain View, faces serious legal consequences as he did not possess a valid concealed carry permit, leading to a potential federal civil fine of up to $10,000 for bringing a firearm through a security checkpoint. TSA officials alerted Allegheny County police, who confirmed the firearm upon notification. Oruc’s preliminary hearing is set for June 16, and the incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding airport security and the serious implications of carrying firearms in…
Gun Storage Check Week begins June 1 and runs through June 7, an industry reminder for gun owners to review their storage practices. This is the outreach program’s second year, and it’s sponsored by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) and industry partners. “Securely storing guns when they’re not in use can save lives. It’s really that simple,” said Joe Bartozzi, president and CEO of NSSF, when the safety-focused week launched last year. “No one wants their gun in the hands of an unsupervised child, a person in crisis, someone who does not understand how to safely operate firearms, or…
On May 29th, 1765, Patrick Henry gave his historic speech against the Stamp Act. He answered a cry of “Treason!” with, “If this be treason, make the most of it!” — May 29, 1953: Edmund Hillary (of New Zealand) and Tenzing Norgay (of Nepal) became the first men to reach the summit of Mount Everest as part of a British Expedition — — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present the first entry for Round 119 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: The photovoltaic power specialists at Quantum Harvest LLC are providing a…
This week on the show I’m joined by professor, ecologist, and best-selling author Doug Tallamy, to discuss the fascinating ways that hunters can turn their properties into DIY wildlife refuges for the critters we hunt and other threatened species at the same time. Read the full article here
Louisiana has officially become the 28th state in the U.S. to enact a constitutional carry law, allowing residents aged 18 and older to carry concealed firearms without a permit. Governor Jeff Landry signed the NRA-backed Senate Bill 1 into law just 57 days after taking office, highlighting his commitment to Second Amendment rights and law enforcement’s challenge amid rising crime rates in the state. Supporters of the legislation argue that this move will enhance public safety by enabling law-abiding citizens to defend themselves more effectively against crime, especially in areas experiencing high violent crime rates, such as New Orleans. The…