Author: Gunner Quinn

The Lincoln Police Department reports that 45-year-old Eleazar Oceguera fatally shot himself while handcuffed in the back seat of a police cruiser on Sunday. Authorities had placed Oceguera under arrest following a mental health crisis that involved an attempted break-in near South 54th and Meredeth Streets. While officers were interviewing witnesses outside the cruiser, Oceguera managed to access a firearm he had concealed and took his own life. This tragic incident has raised concerns about mental health interventions and police protocols, prompting the department to release body-cam footage in the interest of transparency. Read full story at journalstar.com Read the…

SIG SAUER announces the launch of the SIG516 G3, the latest iteration in its renowned rifle series, designed to perform as the ultimate battle rifle. This advanced model features a short-stroke piston with an adjustable gas system, allowing users to fine-tune the rifle’s performance for various conditions, underscoring its ruggedness and adaptability in the field. Chambered in 5.56 NATO, the SIG516 G3 includes a 16-inch cold hammer-forged barrel and a full suite of ambidextrous controls, making it ideal for diverse shooting scenarios. With enhanced durability and innovative features like a free-floating M-LOK handguard, the SIG516 G3 seeks to set new…

Maria Florinda Rios Perez De Velasquez, a 32-year-old house cleaner, was shot to death on a front porch in an Indianapolis suburb after accidentally arriving at the wrong address. The incident occurred just before 7 a.m. on Wednesday, raising serious concerns about gun violence and public safety in residential neighborhoods. Local authorities are investigating the shooting, which has led to community outrage and a call for increased safety measures in the area. Velasquez’s tragic death underlines the potential dangers facing service workers as they go about their jobs, emphasizing the need for clear identification protocols in residential settings. Read full…

In a desperate plea for assistance amid rising religious persecution, Christians in Nigeria are urging the United States to take action to protect their community. This call for intervention comes as former President Donald Trump, who has previously labeled Nigeria a “country of particular concern,” publicly condemned the deteriorating situation, which reportedly interrupted a meeting with Nigeria’s leadership. Trump’s statement highlights the escalating crisis faced by religious minorities in Nigeria, where violence against Christians has surged in recent years. The implications of U.S. foreign policy shifting towards this African nation could significantly impact efforts to ensure the safety and rights…

This weekend, the Missouri Department of Conservation mandates chronic wasting disease (CWD) sample collection for deer hunters across 35 counties. This measure is crucial for monitoring and managing the spread of CWD, a fatal neurological disease affecting deer populations. By requiring hunters to submit samples, the Department aims to better understand the disease’s prevalence and location, which is vital for sustaining healthy wildlife. The collection process offers an opportunity for hunters to contribute to overall deer management while helping safeguard the state’s ecological balance. Read full story at www.yahoo.com Read the full article here

00:00:07 Speaker 1: This medi podcast. 00:00:10 Speaker 2: Welcome to Meet Eater Trivia, the only game show where conservation always wins. I’m your host, Spencer new Arth and today we’re joined by Jannis Randall, Alex Anthony, Nate, Sarah, cal and Brody. This is a ten round quiz show with questions from Meat Eater’s four verticals, which are hunting, fishing, conservation, cooking. There is a prize. Meat Eater will donate five hundred dollars to the conservation organization of the winners choosing, and Yanni has a plug for us today. Yannie, Oh, what are you looking to talk about? 00:00:39 Speaker…

Muzzle compensators have moved from the realm of competition accessories to the world of concealed carry and self-defense firearms. Even when chambered for cartridges like 9 mm Luger and .380 ACP, micro-compact handguns, with their minimal weight and short barrels, can still be a handful. To address this, Smith & Wesson is adding compensated models to its most popular micro-compact lineups with the new-for-2025 Performance Center M&P 9 Shield X and Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comps. Both new micro-compact Carry Comp models feature Smith & Wesson’s “Power Port” compensator. Both new models feature Smith & Wesson’s integral Power Port Carry Comp,…

00:00:01 Speaker 1: All right, folks, welcome back to Roughfresh. This is Jake Koefer and we have a great episode here from a handful of folks across the Midwest. We have Phil Lincoln, Kevin Visson, Ben Mosley, and Jared Larson giving their most recent RUT report for one of the most exciting weeks of the year. And now we’re approaching potentially a little bit harder, but still a great amount of opportunity here coming up, and we’re going to talk about some things to consider. You still have that tag in your pocket, you feel like you’re struggling. Here’s some…

 In the 1890s, U.S. military small arms were evolving rapidly. The recent discovery of smokeless powder, along with the development of new operating systems and cartridge designs, led the U.S. Navy to adopt a radically new platform. The Model 1895 Lee Navy rifle, as manufactured by Winchester Arms, was a unique straight-pull design that saw the service through the Spanish-American War. Watch our “American Rifleman Television” I Have This Old Gun segment above to hear its story. “The Model 1895 Lee Navy rifle, it’s a little bit of a, you know, odd spot in the development of U.S. military arms,…

00:00:03 Speaker 1: Hey, everyone, Welcome to The Houndation’s podcast. I’m your host, Tony Peterson, and today I’m chatting with my good buddy Bob Saint Pierre of Pheasants Forever. You guys know how much I love pheasants, but my guest today might actually love them a little more than I do. Bob Saint Pierre is the marketing director for Pheasants Forever, a total upland hunting addict, a German shorthair owner, and all around great guy. I always love talking to Bob, who also happens to host the Pheasants Forever on the Wing podcast. Today we cover all kinds of good…