Author: Gunner Quinn
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…
Welcome to MeatEater At MeatEater, we believe a deeper connection to the natural world enriches all our lives. Through honest storytelling, expert advice, top-tier gear, and a commitment to conservation, we help hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts live closer to nature. Read the full article here
Here are the top 10 gun manufacturers, by volume in descending order, based on the recently released 2023 Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Exportation report from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Familiar brands remained unchanged in the top four when compared to 2022 results, but other positions were swapped and one brand rejoined the list. Figures below reflect total volume produced in 2023, followed by the company’s change from its 2022 position in the ranking. Ruger—1,305,615—0 SIG Sauer—1,020,755—0 Smith & Wesson—991,847—0 Savage Arms—725,644—0 Palmetto State Armory—581,742—+1 Henry Repeating Arms—411,786—+3 Mossberg—397,922—+1 Glock Inc.—345,119—-1 Anderson Manufacturing—337,658—+8 Springfield Armory—308,040—-5…
We asked for dog pics, and you all delivered. We received thousands of submissions of man’s best friend living up to the name and then some. From young pups to weathered veterans, the bestest boys to the goodest girls, it’s very clear that everyone adores their furry friends.From flushing and fetching birds to treeing cats and squirrels to just being goofballs, there’s no question that dogs enhance our lives and outdoor experiences. While every dog deserves a prize, these are the winners from this year’s photo contest. Hank, taking the “short way” back with a nice greenhead. Ruby, taking a…
Armed Citizen® Today A 31-year-old man who allegedly followed and threatened a woman walking into a grocery store in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., is in custody after being shot and wounded by the woman during the altercation. Police say the suspect followed the woman’s vehicle into the grocery store parking lot, then waited for the woman to exit the vehicle before following her to the store entrance. There, surveillance camera footage captured the man allegedly threatening the woman before she drew a .22-cal. firearm and fired at him nine times, striking him in the abdomen and leg. The man attempted to flee…
Welcome to MeatEater At MeatEater, we believe a deeper connection to the natural world enriches all our lives. Through honest storytelling, expert advice, top-tier gear, and a commitment to conservation, we help hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts live closer to nature. Read the full article here
Today among the gun industry’s most highly sought-after commendations, the Golden Bullseye Awards were created 23 years ago as a way for the American Rifleman editors to publicly acknowledge those recent firearm and shooting product introductions that offered our readers exceptional innovation, performance and value. It is always a difficult process for our staff to determine which new guns, optics, ammunition and accessories are most worthy of accolade, and this year was no different—as each year there are numerous contenders worthy of recognition—but we eventually achieved consensus with the below slate of quality offerings. “The Golden Bullseye Awards are our…