Author: Gunner Quinn
Pardoned participants of the January 6 Capitol riot, including former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio, are exploring candidacies for public office as their narratives gain traction within certain Republican circles. Ryan Kelley, who previously ran for Michigan governor, believes that his past involvement in the riot no longer hampers his political aspirations but instead serves as a potential asset for gaining support among pro-Trump voters. With Donald Trump advocating for the pardoned rioters, branding them as “political prisoners,” these individuals are receiving newfound attention and opportunities to campaign on their experiences. Jake Lang, one of the pardoned rioters, has even…
In a chaotic scene at Florida State University, students barricade themselves inside a library as a gunman opens fire, killing two people and injuring several others. Panic ensues when screams echo through the campus, prompting students to take immediate action, with one eyewitness describing the chaotic response as classmates hurled desks against doors to create makeshift barriers against the shooter. A former student who experienced the tragedy of the 2018 Parkland shooting reflects on the horror of witnessing repeated gun violence, emphasizing the ongoing trauma felt by students and communities nationwide. Witness accounts reveal the shooter indiscriminately fired at bystanders,…
A Miami man with an extensive violent criminal history is arrested after allegedly threatening a 65-year-old man with a gun over a littering incident. The confrontation escalates when Wesley Cleveland Williams, 37, accuses the victim of littering, which culminates in Williams returning with a firearm and making explicit threats, “I’ll shoot you; I’ll shoot you right now.” The incident unfolds in broad daylight, capturing the attention of local police when the victim flags down an officer shortly after the altercation. Video footage from a nearby business corroborates the victim’s claims, showing Williams with a silver gun as he walks down…
Josh Coursey, the founder of the Muley Fanatic Foundation, has been appointed by former President Donald Trump to a prominent position within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Coursey, an advocate for big game hunting in southwestern Wyoming, has dedicated over a decade to the conservation of mule deer populations, making his selection noteworthy in the realm of wildlife management. This appointment highlights the ongoing intersection of politics and environmental stewardship, especially in regions heavily dependent on hunting for both culture and economy. With Coursey’s experience in wildlife advocacy, his leadership role raises questions about future policies impacting big game…
Oregon lawmakers are deliberating a series of controversial gun control bills as legal battles continue over the voter-approved Measure 114. The proposed legislation aims to increase fees for gun permits, enforce a 72-hour waiting period for purchases, and reinforce the ban on high-capacity magazines, addressing rising gun death rates which increased by 31% between 2013 and 2022. Advocates argue these measures are critical for public safety, citing alarming statistics, such as firearms being the fifth leading cause of death among Oregon youth. Opposition from House Republicans highlights a growing divide, with claims that current regulations are sufficient. Critics of the…
Armed Citizen® Today A homeowner in Baton Rouge, La., defended himself and another relative from an alleged home invader, according to Baton Rouge police detectives. The shooting, which occurred over the weekend of January 18-19, occurred after a male suspect allegedly entered the house occupied by the two victims. The armed resident repeatedly told the man to leave his property, but the suspect began to approach him “aggressively.” The resident fired two shots to stop his approach, wounding the suspect in the chest. When officers arrived, they found the wounded suspect, and he was transported to a local hospital, where…
Every time we go into the outdoors, there’s at least a small element of danger. Whether you fall when climbing into your tree stand, take a wrong step when wading across a river, or miss a beaver hole on the bank when walking out to your duck blind, the hazardous aspects of hunting and fishing are something we all accept and prepare for. Yet, there’s also another level of outdoor recreation where danger is not only present—it’s part of the thrill.Many hunters and anglers like to challenge themselves and are willing to risk their lives in search of a rare…
As one of the last world conflicts to occur before the advent of photography, the scenes of the American Revolution have largely been left to the imagination, with details supplied by written anecdotes and surviving artifacts. With those scant bits of information, though, renowned artist Don Troiani has brought the events of the Revolution alive through his richly detailed works. Ranging from individual studies to large, dynamic battle scenes, Troiani’s artwork has provided a lens into the 18th century. By using surviving artifacts, eyewitness testimony, accurately reproduced uniforms, original firearms and the thorough study of battle sites, Troiani has done…
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There is an entire genre of gun writing dedicated to knocking down the “knockdown power myth.” A bullet can’t actually knock an animal off its feet, say these articles, videos, magazine spreads, and (probably) Tik Toks. Killing game is all about vital organ damage and blood loss–nothing else really matters.I’m not here to disagree with that, and I’ve said some version of it myself. If you have to choose between a medium-power cartridge that you can shoot accurately and The Piledriver Magnum 3000 that can’t hit the broad side of a barn, go with the former. Shot placement will always…