Author: Gunner Quinn
On January 28, 1754, British writer Horace Walpole (pictured), in a letter to Horace Mann, coined the word serendipity. — January 28, 1915: The first US ship lost in WW I, William P. Frye. It was sunk by cannon fire from the Imperial German Navy raider SMS Prinz Eitel Friedrich. The William P. Frye had been carrying wheat to the UK. — And on January 28, 2014, DNA analysis confirmed that the 6th Century Plague of Justinian was caused by a variant of Yersinia pestis (the same bacteria attributed to the Black Death.) — A USB Archive Stick Update: All…
Among hunters, the backstraps have earned a high reputation. Aside from the tenderloins, they’re usually the cut that most people prize. We’ve all seen the grip n’ grin photos of a backstrap harvested in the field. If you’re like me, you’ve probably taken a few photos too. While this showpiece steak is visually impressive, I’m going to be honest: I don’t think it’s quite as good as people make it out to be. There are better steaks on a deer.I used to think that the backstraps are the “prime cut” of a deer, elk, or antelope. They’re fairly tender and…
Brent Reaves heads to Kansas to help a rancher with a predator problem. Joining Brent in the Sunflower State is decoy dog hunter, Jeff Writer, and Kansas Wildlife Extension Specialist, Drew Ricketts. The objective is to use predator calls to catch a coyotes attention, then Jeff’s talented duo of decoy dogs lure them into rifle range. Presented by Magpul Read the full article here
While the internet offers quick access to information, trusting unvetted recipes for cooking up ammunition is less than ideal, which is why makers of reloading products like Hornady publish thorough books for such tasks. The “12th Edition Handbook of Cartridge Reloading” includes the latest from the powerhouse developer. This one-stop resource is built around the Hornady library of projectiles while incorporating the latest powders and primers to provide safe and effective information that delves into handgun cartridges new and old, for more than 1,500 load combinations, in addition to tips and techniques for making the most out of time spent…
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the firearm-industry trade association, recently released the Firearm “Production in the United States including the Firearm Import and Export Data” report, 2025 edition (that includes 2023 data, the latest available). The study compiles the most up-to-date information based on data sourced from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF’s) Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Export Reports (AFMER). Its key findings include the volume of modern sporting rifles produced since 1990. That figure now stands at 32,091,000. The number being manufactured, however, decreased by 46.2 percent from 2022 to 2023. The estimated total number…
Nearly every shooter understands the basic principles of marksmanship: position, grip, sight alignment, breathing, trigger control and follow-through. But something not frequently talked about outside of highly competitive or specialist training circles is the concept of natural point of aim (NPOA). Have you ever felt like you were working against your gun to get it back on target after every shot, even though you thought you were in a stable position? The most likely reason is that you did not take the time to establish your NPOA. So what is it? US Army TC 3-22.9 Rifle Marksmanship defines the natural…
Stoeger has introduced the latest version of its STR-9 line of handguns, the STR-9 Thinline+. Like every pistol in the STR family, the Thinline+ is built on Stoeger’s proven striker-fired, semi-auto platform. What makes it different is how it carries. The slim, 1-inch-wide slide rides close to the body to stay out of the way, while the standard-size grip gives shooters a solid, confident hold—making it easy to shoot as well as carry. The STR-9 Thinline+ refines that mixture of ease of carry and shootability even further. Its ported barrel and lower overall profile reduces printing and lowers the bore…
00:00:01 Speaker 1: As a poster animal of the West. The coyote has a roller coaster biography, seen as a sacred deity in one phase and a varmit meriting eradication and another. The ultimate outcome is not what anyone would predict. I’m Dan Flores and this is the American West, brought to you by Velvet Buck Wine, where the hunt. 00:00:25 Speaker 2: Meets the harvest. 00:00:26 Speaker 1: A portion of each bottle goes to support backcountry hunters and anglers. Limited supply available at Velvetbuck Vineyards dot com. 00:00:35 Speaker 2: Enjoy Responsible. 00:00:51 Speaker 1: Coyote, America’s jackal…
00:00:01 Speaker 1: Welcome to the Wired to Hunt Foundations podcast, your guide to the fundamentals of better deer hunting, presented by first Light, creating proven versatile hunting apparel for the stand, saddle or blind First Light Go Farther, Stay Longer, and now your host Tony Peterson. 00:00:20 Speaker 2: Hey everyone, welcome to the Wired to Hunt Foundation’s podcast, which is brought to you by first Light. I’m your host, Tony Peterson. In today’s episode, you know, it’s just kind of a fun one about the foods that carry us through the long days on stand and in blinds…
Introduction Much has been written about physical prepping for a future societal collapse. However, what about the mental and behavioral side of preparation? Is it possible that Christians will live through part or all of the Tribulation? If your children are crying due to hunger, would you accept the mark of the Beast to feed them? Are you willing to die for your faith and/or other convictions? These are tough questions, but we need to face them. In the future, whether it’s a grid-down blackout, an economic depression, riot-ravaged neighborhood, war-torn country or a pandemic-plagued world, are you emotionally ready…