Author: Gunner Quinn

Starting Monday, Florida implements its inaugural sales-tax holiday for firearms, ammunition, and hunting equipment, running through the end of the year. This groundbreaking tax exemption allows consumers to save on various hunting-related purchases, with projections indicating a total savings of $44.8 million for shoppers, while reducing state revenue by $34.6 million. Local retailers, like Talon Tactical Outfitters, are anticipating increased sales as many hunters prepare to take advantage of the discount. However, the move has sparked controversy, with critics, including Sen. Tina Polsky, arguing that it may inadvertently promote gun purchases without restrictions. The holiday also extends to camping and…

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the first cases of epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) in deer for 2025, detected in Eaton, Jackson, Van Buren, and Washtenaw counties. EHD, a viral disease transmitted by biting midges, poses risks to local deer populations, although the DNR does not anticipate widespread declines in numbers. As the warm summer conditions that favor midge proliferation are noted, the DNR monitors and tracks outbreaks to assess their impact on deer populations. Hunters play a crucial role this fall; their observations can help in reporting sick or dead deer, contributing to case tracking and recovery…

Ohio’s fall hunting seasons kick off in September, with hunters eager to pursue a variety of game including squirrels and doves. Squirrel season officially begins on September 1 and will run until January 31, 2026, offering ample opportunities for enthusiasts in forests across the state. The highly anticipated deer archery season opens on September 27, with early hunts available in designated disease surveillance areas starting on September 13. Last year, nearly 190,000 deer were checked during the season, indicating a robust interest in Ohio’s hunting heritage. For those looking to participate, essential permits and licenses can be obtained through the…

On Labor Day in Woodland Hills, two young men were ambushed at gunpoint by a group of armed robbers while washing a car in a homeowner’s driveway. The alarming incident, which unfolded in just 27 seconds, was captured on video and illustrates a stark vulnerability in the area as it occurred in broad daylight, with many residents at home. The robbers managed to seize a watch and a pocket knife before fleeing in a light gray Honda Accord, causing significant concern among local residents. The homeowner, who fears possible retaliation, expressed that such brazen crimes could happen at any time,…

An Evansville man, 23-year-old Raquavion Cooper, has been arrested in connection with two armed robberies that occurred on Tuesday night, including one at a children’s restaurant. Cooper faces multiple charges, such as robbery and criminal recklessness, after allegedly firing a bullet inside both Plato’s Closet and Chuck E. Cheese before stealing money from the registers. No injuries were reported in either incident, but witnesses detailed how Cooper pointed a firearm at employees and fled the scene, later discarding his weapon in a dumpster. Police managed to locate Cooper shortly after the robberies, and a subsequent search of an apartment linked…

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is set to review a proposal that would permit mentored youth under the age of 7 to receive their own tags for deer, turkey, and bear during its upcoming meeting on September 5. Currently, hunters in the mentored program must be at least 7 years old to obtain individual big game tags, with current regulations requiring their adult mentors to transfer a tag upon harvesting an animal. This change aims to encourage more adults to mentor younger children by alleviating tag transfer burdens. Advocates, like Ray Taylor, a dedicated mentor with years of experience, argue that…

The AR-15 rifle has emerged as a potent symbol in America’s ongoing struggle with gun violence, representing both a weapon of mass casualties and a commercial success story for the firearms industry. Recent reports indicate that AR-15 sales have surged during periods of political strife and tragedy, such as after the Sandy Hook and Parkland shootings, with the weapon now constituting nearly 25% of all firearms produced in the United States. Despite handguns accounting for the majority of gun-related homicides, AR-15s are linked to 10 of the 18 deadliest mass shootings since 2012. This paradox raises critical questions about how…

German-born Louis Daniel Nimschke is widely recognized as one of the most talented and prolific firearm engravers of the 19th century. Throughout his career, Nimschke turned firearms into functional works of art, personally engraving hundreds of guns and overseeing the embellishment of thousands more. In 1888, at the height of his career, Nimschke received a commission to engrave a Colt Single Action Army revolver for Mexican President Jose Manuel del Refugio Gonzales Flores. The resulting firearm, known simply as “Black Beauty,” is widely considered one of Nimschke’s greatest works and serves as a remarkable display of his skill and artistry…

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Ryan Routh, the man charged with attempted assassination of Donald Trump, prepares for trial next week in Fort Pierce, Florida, where jury selection is set to begin. Routh is accused of plotting to kill Trump while he played golf at his West Palm Beach country club in September 2024, allegedly aiming a rifle at the president before being thwarted by a Secret Service agent. As Routh represents himself in court, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon warns him that any sudden movements will prompt immediate action from marshals. Legal proceedings will scrutinize evidence, including messages from Routh’s phone where he sought…