Author: Gunner Quinn

Editor’s Introductory Note:  In January 2025, about a month after Tom sent in this article, Jase became a SurvivalBlog advertiser.  We do our best to keep advertising and editorial as separate spheres. – JWR Author’s Note: I am not a medical professional. The information included in this article is not intended as medical advice. It is just an account of my own personal experiences. Please seek competent medical advice as you formulate your own emergency medical plans. A number of years ago, the area where I was living was swept by a Category 5 blizzard. All of the roads in…

On August 4, 1735,  a jury acquitted John Zenger of the New York Weekly Journal. (A sample issue from the previous year is pictured.) He had been charged with seditious libel by the royal governor of New York. This was a key victory and legal precedent for freedom of press. — August 4, 1900:  An allied expeditionary force, made up of Japanese, Russian, British, French, and American troops, set off from Tientsin for Peking, China, to put down the Boxer rebellion. — And on August 4, 1961 Spokane, Washington reached an August record high temperature of 108° F. — Today’s…

Whether for tactical operations, stalking prey in the game fields or bugging out to a safe location, the patented EXO 13 by Sling Guru is a simple solution for keeping firearms at the ready. Domestically made of lightweight materials, the sling’s versatile design allows it to work with plate carriers, backpacks or vests. Its high-strength nylon webbing features a BioThane backing that provides a non-slip fit. Durable fasteners and the company’s G-2 Flexible Swivel are compatible with common firearm attachment points and provide for single-point and ambidextrous use. Available in black, OD green and tan, the Exo 13 comes with…

A study released late last month by the Council on Criminal Justice found, “Rates of gun theft reported to law enforcement remained relatively stable from 2018 to 2022 at between 70 and 80 guns stolen per 100,000 people.”  The report includes a period in which a record-setting number of law-abiding citizens exercised their Second Amendment rights for the first time. The National Shooting Sports Foundation estimates the number of people who purchased their first gun in 2020 at 8.4 million. The next year another 5.4 million took ownership of a firearm, followed by 4.2 million in 2022.  The fact there…

Police are investigating the fatal shooting of Clyde Ricks, 32, near the Jay St-MetroTech subway station in Downtown Brooklyn, which occurred during the busy Friday evening rush hour. Ricks, a resident of Jamaica, Queens, was critically wounded after being shot in the torso and later succumbed to his injuries at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. As law enforcement works to locate the shooter, there have been no arrests made in connection with the incident. This shooting adds to concerns about safety in public transit areas, highlighting the ongoing issues of violence in densely populated urban environments. Details about the circumstances…

Law enforcement has released a haunting shirtless photo of the suspect wanted in connection with a shooting that claimed the lives of four individuals at a bar in Montana on Friday. The image shows the man, identified as Michael Brown, allegedly fleeing the scene of the tragic incident, heightening concerns among the local community. Authorities are actively searching for Brown, who is considered armed and dangerous. Witnesses reported chaotic scenes as patrons attempted to escape during the shooting, prompting an urgent call for information to help locate the suspect before he can evade capture. The bar’s tragic incident marks a…

To start off, I will give a little bit of information about myself. I am in my early twenties and currently studying at a ministerial college/ seminary near a larger U.S. city. I am located in a small rural community, that is a little too close to Washington, DC for my comfort, but I am not able to relocate at this time. I have been a long-term SurvivalBlog reader, but this is the first time that I have been able to write an article for the blog. I am by no means an expert, but I do know how to…

Faith-based leaders and community groups in Chicago are launching a campaign for a “No Crime Weekend,” aiming to curb gun violence in the city. This initiative includes a peace walk through the Pullman neighborhood, where participants, including former gang members and residents, gather to promote unity and safety in the community. Organizers emphasize the importance of collective action, stating, “One block can’t do it, one organization can’t do it, but the City of Chicago can do it.” Geri Jones, executive director of the St. Titus One Youth Program, highlights that through collaboration and prayer, the community is dedicated to changing…

August 3, 1798: The Battle of the Nile. British Admiral Horatio Nelson forced the remnants of the French fleet to surrender, concluding a decisive victory for the British who captured or destroyed 11 French ships of the line and two frigates. — On August 3rd  1914, Germany and France both declared war on each other, bringing two major combatants into the First World War. — 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…

A Long Island man, Nieves Reyes, faces multiple charges, including murder and attempted murder, following the brutal killing of a mechanic that included near-decapitation. Surveillance footage reportedly shows Reyes, 48, attacking Eugene Allen, 66, with a machete, leading to a gruesome discovery of Allen’s body shortly thereafter. This violent incident escalates as police attempt to serve a warrant at Reyes’ home, resulting in him allegedly shooting a police officer in the face, injuring him significantly. Officer Joseph Damon was struck in the face by a shotgun round during the standoff, which concluded when Reyes surrendered to police after several hours.…