Author: Gunner Quinn
On this episode. we’re going behind the scenes of Brent’s first ever solo hunt film. He’s out in Kansas with his good friend, Jeff Writer, along with Jeff’s decoy dogs, hunting coyotes. Brent shares the inside scoop on the challenges that arise in filmed hunts, and how this particular one went. He also learned that what he thought he knew about coyotes may have been quite the opposite. He’s talking about coyotes, decoy dogs, and predator control on this week’s episode of MeatEater’s This Country Life podcast. Read the full article here
Attorney General Pam Bondi’s controversial plan to merge the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is drawing criticism from across the political spectrum. Advocates from both sides of the gun control debate express alarm over potential budget cuts that could accompany the merger, raising questions about the government’s ability to enforce existing laws effectively. The proposed consolidation aims to enhance efficiency, with Bondi asserting that “everyone knows guns and drugs go together.” However, groups such as the Second Amendment Foundation warn that this could create “a super-entity of gun control enforcers,” ultimately…
This review is from my own personal experience with this radio. I bought and paid for this radio from a website that I subscribe to and in no way do I represent that individual(s) or the Baofeng company. Baofeng has been building and selling inexpensive radios for quite a while now. I have, in the past, bought at least 20+ of the Baofeng UV-5 radios and some of the variants of that basic radio. All of them have been proven to be reliable for their limited use. They were very inexpensive, and to some extent, they still are. For a…
A routine traffic stop in Willimantic turns serious as police arrest 34-year-old Richard Martinez for possession of a loaded handgun and drug paraphernalia. Initial suspicions arose when officers pulled him over for operating an unregistered vehicle, which led to Martinez fleeing the scene and resisting arrest before he was successfully detained. Upon his arrest, authorities discovered Martinez was not only carrying a Smith & Wesson revolver with a defaced serial number, but he also had an active warrant and was listed on the state’s Deadly Weapon Offender Registry. Facing multiple charges—including criminal possession of a firearm and drug paraphernalia—Martinez is…
On June 27, 1709 in the Great Northern War: Peter the Great of Russia defeated Charles XII of Sweden at the Battle of Poltava. Charles then went into exile in Bender, in the Ottoman Empire. The painting above is titled The Battle of Poltava by Pierre-Denis Martin. — June 27th, 1893: Great stock crash on the New York Stock Exchange, known as the Panic of 1893. — Today is the birthday of the late Leroy James Sullivan (born June 27, 1933 – September 22, 2024), an American firearms inventor. Jim Sullivan designed several “scaled-down” versions of larger firearms. He also…
The Warren County Prosecutor’s Office is set to distribute 500 free gun safety kits during the county’s bicentennial celebration on June 28, aimed at promoting responsible firearm storage. Each kit will include a cable-style gun lock and an informational packet, emphasizing safety measures to prevent unauthorized access to firearms, especially by children. Scheduled from noon to 9 p.m. at Warren County Community College, the bicentennial event will feature live entertainment, local food vendors, and conclude with fireworks. The initiative is part of Gun Safety and Violence Awareness Month, with officials encouraging all firearm owners to take proactive steps in safeguarding…
The Michigan Senate has successfully passed five new gun safety bills aimed at enhancing firearm regulations in the state. Key provisions include a ban on bump stocks, which can convert semi-automatic firearms into fully automatic weapons, and a ban on ghost guns, which are untraceable firearms often assembled from kits. These bills also restrict both open and concealed carry of firearms within state buildings, including the Capitol in Lansing. With the passage of these measures, the bills now move to the Michigan House of Representatives for further consideration. Proponents of the legislation assert that these changes are crucial to improving…
Police are on the hunt for two suspects who allegedly robbed an armed Loomis truck delivering cash to an Aldi grocery store in Northeast Philadelphia, making off with $1,000. The incident took place around 3:15 p.m. on June 26, as the delivery truck’s driver was approached by the armed duo while parked at the store on Whitaker Avenue. Witnesses reported seeing the suspects flee in a Nissan headed toward Roosevelt Boulevard shortly after the robbery. SkyForce10 captured footage of the Loomis truck and multiple police vehicles at the scene, prompting an active investigation by Northeast Detectives. Authorities urge anyone with…
A recent social media video depicts a man wielding a gun inside the Criminal Justice Center, raising alarming concerns for public safety. Local authorities emphasize that, if the weapon is genuine, the individual’s actions represent a significant breach of the law, endangering not only those present in the building but also the wider community. In light of this incident, the sheriff’s office is conducting a thorough investigation to understand the circumstances surrounding the breach and to prevent similar occurrences in the future. The potential implications of such reckless behavior could lead to serious legal repercussions, and officials urge anyone with…
Edgar Bribiescapuga, a 32-year-old resident of Santa Maria, is sentenced to 26 years in state prison for his role in an armed robbery and shooting that occurred on November 23, 2023. Following a jury’s guilty verdict, he is held accountable for multiple serious offenses, including personally discharging a firearm during the robbery and assaulting a ranch owner who caught him in the act. During the incident, Bribiescapuga attempted to flee with $7,200 worth of stolen property, firing two shots at the ranch owner, who escaped unharmed. His co-defendant, Alejandro Maldonado, crashes their getaway vehicle after a high-speed chase and faces…