Author: Gunner Quinn

The Gnome watched again as the sun set from his treestand—another day without spotting the elusive peryton. He was growing bored of sitting in a tree waiting for the creature to emerge. He’d sat up there for days, listening to squirrels bicker and crows laugh at him. But the Gnome knew his best chance at arrowing the winged stag would be to keep sitting right where he was.This wasn’t like hunting a whitetail or even an elk. The Gnome had picked a tall old tree by an open meadow because he expected the creature to fly in, not just step…

A more economical alternative to Competition Electronics’ Bluetooth-enabled DLX model, the ProChrono LTD is a ballistic chronograph that utilizes a pair of light-detecting sensors to measure the time it takes for an object to pass by them, then converts that interval into a velocity and displays it on an LCD screen. Compatible with pistols, rifles, airguns, archery arrows/bolts and even shotgun payloads, the ProChrono LTD is sensitive enough to provide velocities for projectiles traveling anywhere between 20 and 9,999 f.p.s., with +/- 0.5 percent accuracy, and its onboard memory can store results for as many as nine shot strings of…

At one time, Thompson/Center Arms was the leading name in muzzleloaders, starting out with traditional-style firearms and venturing into the world of modern inline muzzleloaders. The company was purchased by Smith & Wesson in 2007 before being shuttered in 2021 during that company’s re-organization. In 2024, Thompson/Center was purchased by former president Gregg Ritz and is on the road to recovering its past muzzleloading reputation with the newly updated and reintroduced for 2025 Triumph in-line muzzleloader. Thompson/Center has updated and reintroduced its Triumph in-line muzzleloader. The Triumph, originally introduced by Thompson/Center in 2007, is what Ritz calls “the best value-priced…

A Beverly Hills family seeks accountability after Police Chief Kory Martin shot their dog, Rebel, a boxer-pitbull mix, during an alleged confrontation on Thursday night. The family claims the dog was not acting aggressively before being shot, leading to its euthanasia the following day due to suffering. Mark Gearhart, the dog’s owner, expressed devastation over the incident, stating, “We had to put him down because he was suffering too much.” In contrast, the police department claims prior reports indicated Rebel had exhibited hostile behavior, prompting Chief Martin’s intervention. Assistant Police Chief Stephen Steiner states the chief discharged his firearm after…

A 22-year-old man, Francisco Torres, is now in jail after being hospitalized for injuries sustained during a shootout with Phoenix police last month. Torres faces one count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon following an incident on September 2, where he opened fire on officers serving a search warrant, leading to a brief exchange of gunfire that injured two officers, one of whom was struck by gunfire. Following his recovery from life-threatening injuries, Torres has been booked into jail, although details regarding his bond remain unclear. This case highlights the ongoing challenges police face during high-risk operations and raises…

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with a coalition of 17 attorneys general, advocates for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to restore critical gun control provisions in Hawaii. This appeal comes after a lower court decision deemed provisions for a 30-day permit requirement and regulations on unlicensed firearm imports as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment. Raoul emphasizes the importance of state regulations in promoting public safety, stating that such measures do not infringe upon Second Amendment rights. His coalition includes attorneys general from states such as California, New York, and Massachusetts, highlighting a collective commitment to commonsense gun safety.…

(Continued from Part 5.) 3.4 – Seeds From Stores Stores have seeds in the dry goods aisle, produce section, and on garden seed displays. If it is safe to do so, honestly acquire additional seeds and/or encourage local leaders to protect them for the community’s future use early in a T2E. I don’t believe that evil means can ever produce good ends. The teachings of Jesus Christ clearly don’t give me that option if I honestly want to be His disciple. A crisis is not a time to find exceptions but to find courage, creativity and faith to see who…

A chaotic crime spree in Charlotte has resulted in one death, another person in critical condition, and a kidnapping, all involving innocent victims caught in the crossfire. The series of violent events unfolded on Thursday afternoon when 28-year-old Joseph Andrade shot Justin Carlton while the latter was simply returning home from work, leading to a dramatic police pursuit after Andrade crashed a stolen vehicle and kidnapped a woman in front of her child. Witnesses recount the harrowing scenes as Andrade fired at police during the chase, which ended in a confrontation that left him dead. Authorities are still piecing together…

60 years ago today, on October 25, 1965: Bobby Hatfield’s solo performance of “Unchained Melody” on The Andy Williams Show went down in music history as perhaps the greatest live television love song performance by a male vocalist ever recorded. The then-25-year-old Hatfield still sounds amazing today, even though the recording was made with a low-quality microphone. — This is the birthday of explorer and pilot Admiral Richard Byrd (1888–1957). His autobiography titled Alone is a must-read. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 121 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round…

Yuma Police Department has arrested a suspect for an armed robbery that occurred at the Wells Fargo on Avenue B on October 24. The incident unfolded around 12:26 p.m., when a man entered the bank, brandished a firearm without showing it, and fled with stolen cash. Authorities acted promptly and apprehended the suspect, ensuring that no injuries were reported during the robbery. This incident raises concerns about public safety in the area, prompting local residents to engage in discussions about crime prevention. The quick response by law enforcement underscores their commitment to addressing such incidents effectively. As the investigation continues,…