Author: Gunner Quinn

The trial of Ryan Routh, the man accused of attempting to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a golf course in South Florida, begins today. Routh, 59, faces serious charges including attempted murder and assaulting a federal officer, stemming from an incident last September when he allegedly aimed a rifle at Trump while he played golf. Despite his legal troubles, Routh has opted to represent himself in court, raising questions about his defense strategy and mental state. Prosecutors allege Routh meticulously planned the attack for weeks, even trying to acquire military-grade weapons, including a potential anti-aircraft device. In a bizarre…

Armed Citizen® Today An armed customer attempted to stop an attack at a McDonald’s restaurant in Eastpointe, Mich., and ultimately aided in subduing the suspect, according to local reports. Police say the incident began when one of the McDonald’s employees, a 26-year-old woman, was asked to leave by her manager following an argument. The woman left the premises but allegedly returned and entered through the employee entrance, wearing a mask and wielding a knife. The suspect then stabbed her manager, a 39-year-old woman, multiple times. A legally armed customer at the drive-thru window witnessed the attack and drew and fired…

The current service-size, striker-fired pistol market is virtually overflowing with options. I feel for the local dealers who strive to stock even a few of each model from the big names. The past few years have seen what should have been attractive models from well-established players that simply couldn’t get traction with shooters in this hyper-competitive space. The Walther PDP is one of the few breakout exceptions; launched just five years ago, it quickly gained a following among competition, duty and other serious shooters. I have personally used the PDP as one of my primary handguns in teaching, training and…

00:00:10 Speaker 1: From Meat Eaters World News headquarters in Bozeman, Montana. This is Cow’s Week in Review with Ryan cow Calahan. Here’s cal A sixty two year old fish pulled from Lake Superior is thought to be the oldest ever lake trout caught in the Great Lakes. The fish, which researchers dubbed Mary Catherine, was collected at Klondike Reef in Autumn twenty twenty three by researchers with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. It’s not a giant at just under five pounds, but what it lacks in size, I’m sure it makes up for an experience. Lake trout live…

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More than 100 students from Savannah Arts Academy staged a walkout to protest gun violence, inspired by the recent tragic shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis that left two children dead and many injured. Zoe Wagner, president of the local Students Demand Action chapter, emphasized that the daily experience of walking through metal detectors serves as a stark reminder of the violence that affects schools across the nation. The students organized the protest to call attention to what they view as legislative inaction on gun safety laws. Wagner pointed out alarming statistics, noting that firearm injuries are the leading…

With a rugged stainless steel handle, a 2.88-inch drop point blade made of high carbon stainless steel, and an assisted opening mechanism, the Bear & Son 112A Framelock Assisted Opener Knife has the right stuff for a solid everyday carry (EDC) knife. Since it is made in the USA and has a price at the time of this writing of $59.99 it is a good value for your hard-earned dollars. It is available at BearAndSonCutlery.com . I only keep a small number of the knives that I test. Most of them I give away to family, friends, and acquaintances. I…

Stone Prairie Wildlife Management Area is not only a prime location for hunting but also a vital site for avian research, as highlighted by Hendrix College professor Maureen McClung. Since 2020, her team has gathered critical data on 47 bird species, capturing over 1,100 individual birds as part of the Monitoring of Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS) program, which aims to shed light on bird conservation in Central Arkansas. McClung’s research reveals significant trends, including a decrease in net captures in forested areas, while monitoring practices involve meticulous processes such as aging and sexing birds. With insights gathered from this…

On September 8, 1628, Dutch privateer Piet Heyn captured the Spanish silver fleet in the Bay of Matanzas, Cuba. — September 8, 1860: The excursion steamer Lady Elgin sank after being rammed in a storm on Lake Michigan, drowning about 300 people. This was the largest loss of life ever recorded on the Great Lakes. — And on September 8, 1892: The first appearance of “Pledge of Allegiance” was published in the Youth’s Companion. — Just in time to be ready for deer hunting season, we’ve just started a week-long sale on all of our Swedish Mauser rifles at Elk…

Gregory Bovino, the head of immigration enforcement in Los Angeles, spearheads a controversial approach that has led to over 5,000 arrests in recent months. His tactics, described as “turn and burn,” involve rapid strikes on locations like Home Depots and car washes, showcasing the aggressive shifts in immigration enforcement policies since President Donald Trump took office. Bovino’s methods have sparked debates over racial profiling and heavy-handed tactics, as he employs masked agents and military-style operations, even smashing car windows to apprehend suspects. His career trajectory—from a relieved command in 2023 to leading the forefront of immigration policies—highlights a significant transformation…