Author: Gunner Quinn
Since its inception, Kahr Arms has been most well-known for its single-stack line of concealed-carry pistols, but, in 2025, the company is moving into the double-stack market with its new Premium X Series. The line’s debut product is the X9, which measures just more than 6″ long and nearly 4.5″ high with a 3.54″ stainless-steel barrel. The gun weighs 17.6 ozs., and the new double-stack design offers a flush-fit magazine capacity of 10 rounds of 9 mm Luger; a second 10-round magazine with a grip extension is also included. Typical of Kahr designs, the X9 uses a long, double-action trigger…
The total economic impact of the firearm and ammunition industry in the United States increased from $19.1 billion in 2008 to $91.7 billion in 2024, a 379 percent increase according to a report issued by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF). The total number of full-time equivalent jobs rose from 166,000 in 2008 to more than 383,000, a 130 percent increase in the same period. Despite a slight decline in demand for new firearms, the industry’s economic impact rose from $90.5 billion in 2023 to $91.7 billion in 2024. NSSF estimates gun sales—calculated by NICS background checks conducted for their…
As we drove home from church this morning, signs of damage from hurricanes Debby and Helene were still abundant though the storms are now more that six months behind us. Since Debby, I have been watching for signs of repairs at a home where one corner took a tree strike that busted the roof wide open. Within the past week it appears someone has at last replaced the lightweight basic blue tarp with a heavier option, although the new one is only secured with roofing nails every 4-5 feet around the perimeter. Many of the remaining tarps are reaching the…
May 4th is now informally known as “Star Wars Day”, because of a silly play on words: “May The Fourth Be With You.” May 4th 1943 – A patent for helicopter controls was obtained by Igor Sikorsky. Sikorsky invented fixed-winged and multi-engined aircraft, transoceanic flying boats, and helicopters. On May 4, 1415, reformers John Wycliffe and Jan Hus were condemned as heretics at the Council of Constance. The death of Hus inspired the later Hussite revolution in Bohemia. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 118 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this…
A recent officer-involved shooting in Cincinnati ends with the death of 18-year-old Ryan Hinton, who police say pointed a gun at an officer during a car theft pursuit. The incident unfolded rapidly, with a newly released six-second video capturing the moment one officer discharged his firearm, hitting Hinton twice in East Price Hill. Authorities have confirmed that Hinton was one of four suspects in the stolen vehicle, which was tracked to the area before the police encounter. The police chief indicates that the officer felt his life was threatened, leading to the shooting, while two other suspects now face charges…
Federal agents have arrested 14 individuals on charges of trafficking military-style weapons into Mexico, with at least nine of those suspects identified as illegal immigrants in the United States. These arrests were part of an investigation revealing that drug trafficking organizations are using profits from meth and fentanyl sales to acquire powerful firearms, including a 50-caliber machine gun and others capable of being modified for full automatic fire. During a recent news conference, authorities displayed over a quarter of a million dollars’ worth of firearms seized in Georgia, emphasizing the significant role that weapon trafficking plays in exacerbating violence in…
UK defence chiefs have lost an alarming array of weapons over the past year, including a Russian-made Kalashnikov AKM assault rifle and dozens of rounds of ammunition. The Ministry of Defence disclosed that at least 40 firearms have gone missing since 2018, raising significant security concerns amongst experts and the public alike. Among the missing items are two general purpose machine guns, one of which was lost at sea by the Royal Navy. Col Phil Ingram, a former Army commander, emphasizes the urgent need for thorough investigations into these losses, particularly given the potential security risks posed by misplaced military-grade…
Michigan State Police are currently investigating a shooting that took place near 6 Mile Road in Calhoun County on Saturday, May 3. Authorities report there is at least one victim, though the extent of any injuries has not yet been confirmed. Troopers have indicated that no officers were injured and there is no ongoing threat to the public. Investigators are in the early stages of their inquiry, urging people to avoid the area as they work to gather further details about the incident. Read full story at www.mlive.com Read the full article here
A 6-year-old boy tragically loses his life after a shooting in Southwest Baltimore on Saturday afternoon. Police were called to the 800 block of Vine Street and discovered the child with a gunshot wound inside a residence, where he was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities recovered a gun at the location, but it remains unclear if the injury was self-inflicted or occurred under other circumstances. With no adults present at the time of the shooting, investigators are urging anyone with information to contact Metro Crime Stoppers or the homicide unit at 410-396-2100. Read full story at www.wmar2news.com Read the…
Three armed men boldly robbed an armored truck outside a bank in Blue Island on Friday afternoon, prompting an urgent investigation by the FBI. The robbery, which occurred in broad daylight, raises concerns about public safety and the increasing audacity of such crimes. The FBI is appealing to the community for any information that could aid in identifying the suspects involved in this gunpoint heist. Witnesses reported a chaotic scene, and authorities hope that tips from the public will lead to a swift resolution of this alarming case. Read full story at www.yahoo.com Read the full article here