Author: Gunner Quinn
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) reveals that the U.S. firearm and ammunition industry has contributed $866 million to wildlife conservation since 2008 via federal excise taxes. This substantial financial support is part of a broader economic footprint that has seen the industry’s impact grow from $19.1 billion in 2008 to $91.7 billion in 2024, a remarkable 379 percent increase over 16 years. Additionally, the sector has generated over 383,000 jobs, representing a 130 percent rise, with average wages and benefits reaching $68,300. NSSF President and CEO Joe Bartozzi emphasizes the industry’s critical role in supporting jobs across various sectors,…
One hundred percent of Henry Repeating Arms manufacturing will soon be done in Wisconsin, according to a press release from the company in March. Production currently performed in the firm’s Bayonne, N.J., plant will move to the firm’s state-of-the-art Rice Lake, Wisc., headquarters—which was recently expanded—and a pair of its facilities in nearby Ladysmith, Wisc. Plans are already underway to open a third Ladysmith facility. “We are putting all of our eggs in one basket, the Wisconsin basket, because it makes us more efficient, more productive, and allows for more collaboration amongst our design and engineering teams, all while sustaining…
To say that 2011-style pistols have caught on with the shooting sports community in the last year or two would be an understatement. These semi-automatics were developed by gunsmith Virgil Tripp and engineer Sandy Strayer who patented the design in 1994. The first models were produced by Strayer Tripp International (STI), which is the company now known as Staccato. The 2011 is intended to blend the accuracy potential and crisp trigger of the venerable M1911 with the reduced recoil and ammunition capacity of popular 9 mm pistols. They accomplished this by splitting the >1911 frame into two parts, an “upper”…
Everyday, hunters and sportsmen look at moving to the country and building a sustainable simple life. Dirk talks with long time friend Mark Bonnalie, aka “Modern Rural Civilian,” about his origin story and the inspiration to sell everything and move to rural acreage and begin building their homestead. Read the full article here
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld key Biden-era regulations aimed at controlling the proliferation of ‘ghost guns,’ requiring manufacturers to conduct background checks on purchasers of gun kits. This decision comes in the wake of mounting gun violence incidents, including a recent mass shooting in New Mexico that left three dead and 15 injured, underlining the desperate need for stricter controls. Additionally, the ongoing national discourse on gun ownership and safety is highlighted by multiple arrests related to violent incidents, including the apprehension of four individuals linked to the New Mexico shooting. As such tragic events continue to unfold, the…
(Continued from Part 1.) Paraffin Lamps Halfway between a candle and an oil lamp are paraffin lamps. They’re similar to oil lamps and burn the same fuel but they come in a small jar with a wick. They’re essentially a small oil lamp that burns more like a candle. I thought it would be interesting to test one but by the time I finished with the candle portion of my tests, there was no doubt in my mind these paraffin lamps with their small wicks and long burn times (one claimed 115 hours) wouldn’t be much better than candles. There’s…
This week on the show we’re discussing the most impactful piece of legislation impacting private lands conservation and what the future looks like for the Farm Bill. If you care about quality wildlife habitat on private lands, you’ll want to give this one a listen – whether you own land or not. Read the full article here
Ryan Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump in September 2024, seeks to dismiss gun charges against him by invoking the Second Amendment. His attorney argues that the laws concerning firearm possession by felons and those with obliterated serial numbers are unconstitutional, claiming they lack historical precedent. Routh’s case draws attention as he faces multiple charges, including attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate, stemming from an incident where Secret Service intervened while Trump was golfing in West Palm Beach. Routh’s substantial background, including previous felony convictions for possessing a weapon of mass destruction, raises serious questions about gun…
On April 10, 1841, the New York Tribune began publishing under editor Horace Greeley. — April 10, 1827 was the birthday of General Lew Wallace. He wrote books (author of Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ), sculpted, practiced law, painted, played the violin and made them as well. In the “Battle of Monocacy” he fought alongside 8,000 Union troops against 15,000 Confederates. He was second in command of the Lincoln conspiracy trial as well as principal in the trial of the Commander of Andersonville prison where prisoners had been starved to death. He was U.S. Ambassador to Turkey. And he…
A shooting in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, has left three people dead and three others injured, with authorities attributing the violence to an illegal gun sale gone awry. Four suspects, including three juveniles, have been apprehended as part of the investigation, with 18-year-old Jeremiah Upson facing serious charges including firearm use during a felony. The deceased victims include two 18-year-olds, Chase Feaster and Alonzo Goffney, while the identity of a 20-year-old remains withheld pending confirmation. The incident unfolded on Tuesday evening, prompting a swift response from local law enforcement following reports of multiple people shot. As more details emerge, the Spotsylvania…