Author: Gunner Quinn
Recently, I tried to describe the Mondragón rifle to a friend, using just a few words: “A turn-of-the-20th-century semi-auto rifle, the first self-loading rifle accepted by any army, designed in Mexico, built in Switzerland and finally destined for use aboard German aircraft in World War I.” Clearly, I am not a man of few words. But in my defense, the Mondragón is a unique rifle worth talking about. Mexican artillery officer Gen. Manuel Mondragón began his firearm design career with a straight-pull, bolt-action rifle design named the Model 1893 chambered in 6.5×48 mm, a cartridge developed by Mondragón himself. Mondragón received patents…
As he notes in this episode of The Armed Citizen Podcast, Topher Field, an Australian political commentator and documentary filmmaker, spoke with us from a hotel in California. He was then at the beginning of a month-long trip across America. He had come to America on its 250th birthday to speak and meet people and to bring the message that Australia’s gun confiscation should not be used as a template for the land of the brave and the home of the free. Mostly though, in this interview he spoke of Australia and its crime problems and how, despite the narratives…
The 171-year history of Colt’s Manufacturing Company has been a rocky one, with swings from the market dominance of products, like the 1911 or AR-15, to times of instability and financial uncertainty. As of late, the company appears to be on good footing, following its acquisition by the global firearms giant Česká Zbrojovka (CZ) Group. This has resulted in the reintroduction of the company’s iconic products, like the company’s “Snake Gun” line of revolvers, and the introduction of new product lines, such as the recent established Colt Electro Optics. Colt Optics was launched as to offer the option of a…
Shopping for a pistol red dot can be overwhelming these days. There are dozens of options, feature lists a mile long and prices ranging from “too good to be true” to “do I really need to sell a kidney?” Here’s my advice: focus on the fundamentals. First, make sure the optic actually fits your handgun. Check the footprint and confirm you have the correct mounting plate before you spend a dime. It sounds obvious, but you’d be surprised how often this gets overlooked. Next, I value reliability over gimmicks. I’d rather have a simple optic that works every single…
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, communities across the nation are reflecting on the people and principles that have preserved our freedoms for generations. On Saturday, June 27, the Karnes County Friends of NRA did exactly that, welcoming hundreds of supporters to Falls City, Texas, for an unforgettable evening themed “Shot Heard ‘Round the World.” Texas State Representative Ryan Guillen (center) poses with the Texas Dare Devils cannon crew who fired the opening-ceremony blast for the Karnes County Friends of NRA “Shot Heard ‘Round the World” celebration. From the opening cannon blast to the final auction item, the event celebrated…
When it comes to the lever-action platforms, rifles abound, but the concept has been rarely applied to shotguns. Today, only a few makers offer lever-action shotguns, and one of those is GForce Arms and its LVR410. Watch our full “Gun of the Week” episode above to see the details of this small-bore shotgun. “This is a lever-action shotgun chambered for the .410 bore cartridge,” American Rifleman Executive Editor Evan Brune said. “It is produced in Turkey by Radical Arms and is imported by GeForce Arms out of Nevada. And this is just a clear example that we are still in…
When the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear two cases—Grant v. Higgins and Viramontes v. Cook County, Illinois—that challenge bans on popular semi-automatic rifles in its next term, fear and trepidation ran like tremors through the social media and public statements of anti-gun groups and the politicians they support. They are afraid that the Second Amendment of the U.S. Bill of Rights will again be applied by the U.S. Supreme Court. John Commerford, executive director of the NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action, has a lot to say about this in this episode of The Armed Citizen Podcast. “The Bruen case itself…
It wasn’t intentional, but I’m glad I did it. Over the last couple of seasons, I put out my usual summer trail cameras to gather pre-season intel. Some, I re-upped on batteries, while others just ran until they couldn’t. A few, built with solar panels, kept a charge through the North Country winter.What those year-round cameras did for me was change how I view whitetails, particularly bucks. One of the most interesting takeaways involves predators and their impact on deer movement. Here are a few things I learned from year-round intel. Toothy Critters & Cagey BucksBack when we filmed the…
00:00:04 Speaker 1: Welcome to This Country Life. I’m your host, Brent Reeves from coon hunting to trotlining and just general country living. I want you to stay a while as I share my experiences in life lessons. This Country Life is presented by Case Knives from the Store More Studio on Meat Eaters Podcast Network, bringing you the best outdoor podcast the airways have to offer. All right, friends, grab a chair or drop that tailgate. I’ve got some stories to share. Air Canada and the Lost Baggage Blues. We need an introduction to this episode about like I…
Plastimold Products, owned by brothers Joe and Anthony Parisi, has acquired CAA USA. The assets of the renowned conversion kit brand brings CAA USA, Plastimold Products and META Tactical together as one unified family. Plastimold Products has been manufacturing CAA products, alongside components for other major firearm industry players, for years. Since 1999, the company has provided premium injection molding and precision machining services. The company boasts AS9100 and ISO 13485 certifications, which reflect the firm’s deep commitment to the strict quality and consistency standards required for aerospace, defense and medical manufacturing. META Tactical launched in 2022. It quickly made waves…