Author: Gunner Quinn

Much of what one learns is truly inexpressible to others—so it’s a wonderful rarity when someone can put their knowledge into words. Bill Wilson, of Wilson Combat, started by plinking at a young age, but in the 1970s, he began gunsmithing in the back of his family’s jewelry store in Berryville, Ark., calling this one-man effort Wilson’s Gun Shop, which later evolved into Wilson Combat. Wilson became a top competitor in numerous disciplines during the same time period. Just as he became known for his shooting skills, Wilson Combat became known for high standards of quality and performance. Wilson was…

KJI (formerly Kopfjäger), known for its precision shooting rests and tripod systems, has announced the release of two new items designed for the long-range shooting enthusiast: the KJI K950 Tripod and the Titan Inverted Ball Head KJI K950 TripodThe KJI K950 Tripod is a heavy-duty, carbon-fiber platform built for precision shooters running heavy rifles and large optics. Weighing 6 pounds, 3 ounces and rated for a significant 170 pounds total, the K950 should easily provide the stability required for long-range precision work or field shooting without the bulk of traditional steel tripods. The twist-lock mechanism is CNC-machined from aluminum and…

I have always wanted a high-quality .22 target rifle, but could never afford one until just recently, when I found an old Remington 40-X single-shot rifle in pieces at an estate auction. Because it was in pieces and had no sights, the price was low enough for me to take it home. After thoroughly cleaning the rifle, I started to make note of the parts needed and questions that arose as they materialized from my inspection. My intention is to resurrect this wreck of an old gun to tip-top shooting shape suitable for competition and to learn about its history…

For most American firearm enthusiasts, the name Breda is associated with a series of light and heavy machine guns used by the Italian military during World War II. While military firearms are certainly a big part of the company’s history, these days, its production focuses on defense, sporting, competition and hunting shotguns. Long elusive in this country, the brand’s U.S. subsidiary, Breda America, was established in 2023 to bring the company’s production models to North America. This year, Breda America is adding to its lineup of shotguns with the Victoria family of over-unders. Breda America is introducing high-end, hand-fitted, Italian-made,…

Since the early 2000s, perhaps maybe a decade or so later than that, people have taken to building their own guns (look at bolt guns using a Savage/Remington barrel nut system or the ubiquitous AR-15 platform) or doing small tinkering jobs (like installing sights, triggers and many other aftermarket parts). While that’s been good for the industry as a whole, as it contributed to the growth of a huge aftermarket of accessories and new components over time, not every job needs to or should be a DIY job, and it pays to have a good gunsmith. Here’s why. Builds RapportHave…

Armed Citizen® Today In Hancock County (near Indianapolis) on July 21, a man driving a Dodge began following a man driving a Volkswagen extremely closely. When the two vehicles had to stop in a construction area, the Dodge driver exited his vehicle, aggressively approached the other driver and initiated a confrontation, pointing into the window, cussing in a “very hostile” manner and threatening bodily harm. The Volkswagen driver apparently drew his firearm in fear for his life and the life of his female passenger, whereupon the aggressor mocked him and told him to get out of the vehicle. He then…

The American Custom Gunmakers Guild (ACGG) Foundation announced the introduction of its new “Doug Turnbull Firearms Restoration Arts Grant,” which is an expansion on the foundation’s mission to support gunsmithing education in the United States. The grant is named in honor of Doug Turnbull, the founder of Turnbull Restorations, a dedicated firearm-restoration company. The shop began as a one-man operation and has since expanded into a full team of experienced gunsmiths that provide a careful, tried-and-true approach to the restoration of classic arms. The new grant will introduce gunsmithing students to the fundamental skills necessary to restore vintage firearms. Through…

Gun control activists have become increasingly emboldened. The shift from targeting the margins to challenging the mainstream signals nothing is off-limits. Gun bans are being aimed at the most popular firearms in America. Now, even hunting—which survives in countries that ban defensive gun use—is being targeted. In Oregon, Initiative 28 (IP28), also known as the PEACE Act (People for the Elimination of Animal Cruelty Exemptions Act), is a ballot initiative petition that seeks to ban hunting, fishing, trapping and wildlife management, along with many traditional agricultural practices. Whether it will reach voters in November remains to be seen, but this…

For most of the American shooting public, duty holsters don’t warrant much consideration because their bulk, plus their multi-level locking and firearm retention system, aren’t relevant for those who carry concealed on a daily basis. For the average American, it’s enough to have a holster that has solid friction retention while still remaining easily concealable. But, duty holsters have their place, particularly in law-enforcement and security circles, and they do provide some benefits to civilian users, too. Watch our latest “I Carry” video above for the rundown on some of the latest models. “For many years, Safariland was the 800-pound…

Steve takes on America’s most hated fish with a recipe out of Auguste Escoffier’s 1903 Le Guide Culinaire. Carpe à la bière calls for poaching a whole carp in light beer with onions, celery, and diced gingerbread, then saucing it with the fish’s own roe. Steve and Randall work through it in the MeatEater kitchen and put it in front of the crew to see if carp can be made not just edible, but good. Presented by Tecovas Read the full article here