Author: Gunner Quinn
In May 2025, the U.S. Army’s Soldier Lethality Project at the Picatinny Arsenal in New Jersey announced the official type classification of SIG Sauer’s M7 rifle and M250 automatic rifle, previously known as the XM7 and the XM250, respectively. Both platforms are currently being fielded across the Army’s Close Combat Force, replacing the M4A1 Carbine and M249 Squad Automatic Weapon. For the U.S. Army, type classification represents a major milestone, particularly when it comes to the adoption of small arms. This process changes what are initially classified as experimental arms and classifies them as standard arms for military use, confirming…
September will always be the National Preparedness Month and—despite the Federal Emergency Management Administration launching the annual observance in 2004—the message doesn’t seem to be resonating within local governments. This year, there’s even more reason they should heed the warning. August 29 was the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, which the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) estimates claimed 1,833 lives in Louisiana and nearby states. In 2005 dollars, not adjusted for inflation, damage was estimated at $108 billion. There have been improvements since then, however. The levees that failed and flooded huge section of New Orleans have been rebuilt,…
This is an open letter to the members of the U.S. House and Senate. I am writing to encourage you to pass the Hearing Protection Act (HPA). This legislation would remove most of the restrictions on firearms suppressors — devices commonly but erroneously called silencers. (They do not completely silence guns.) I recently turned 65 years old. Because of my service in the U.S. Army and my many years as a target shooter and hunter, I have developed progressive nerve deafness. My hearing loss is rated at “Profound” by audiologists. I have spent thousands of dollars on hearing aids in…
October 5, 1968: A civil rights march in Derry was stopped by the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC ) and the resulting clashes led to two days of serious rioting. This date is often considered the start of ‘The Troubles’ in Northern Ireland. — October 5, 1703 was the birthday of Jonathan Edwards. He died on March 22, 1758. Edwards was a prolific Calvinist theological writer. Many of his writings were later collected in the multi-volume book The Rational Biblical Theology of Jonathan Edwards, edited by John Gerstner. — Today’s feature piece is a letter from JWR. — We are seeking…
When it comes to selling gun parts and gun-related military surplus, Charles “Cholly” Steen has been at it for longer than almost anyone. It all started when, as a 5-year-old, he began stashing odds and ends in the drawers of his clothes dresser. Later, after serving in the Marine Corps, he began selling surplus at gun shows to support himself during college where he had hoped engineering studies would lead to a job as a machine-gun designer. Announcing his plans to his wife, Marie, they agreed that if he did not clear $60 a week profit within the first year,…
Despite offering a full lineup that includes handguns and shotguns, when one hears the name “Savage,” the first thing that comes to mind is rifles. The company has ceaselessly introduced new and updated models of affordable and innovative rifles, from straight-pull bolt-action hunting rifles to new rimfire lever guns. New for 2025, Savage is bringing a simple, modular and affordable semi-automatic rimfire rifle to the market with its RXR22. The RXR22 offers modern features and ergonomics in a format that is compatible with Ruger 10/22 parts and accessories. Image courtesy of Savage Arms. Chambered in .22 Long Rifle, the RXR22…
(Continued from Part 1. This concludes the article.) Security First off, never tell anyone that you have gold and silver stored at your home. Second, you must break rule #1 and tell someone you trust about the location, emphasis on trust. You will want to tell your wife/husband. Additionally, you will want to tell one of your heirs. You do not want to have your gold and silver lost to the person who buys your home when your heirs sell it if your heirs are unaware that you have gold/silver hidden on the property. Whomever you tell, emphasize to them…
On October 4, 1777: The Battle of Germantown: General George Washington‘s troops attacked but were defeated by the British troops at Germantown, Pennsylvania. — October 4, 1923 was the birthday of the late Charlton Heston, who was born John Charles Carter. He died April 5, 2008. He is often remembered for movies like Ben Hur, The Ten Commandments, Soylent Green, The Planet of the Apes, and the survivalist classic The Omega Man. — October 4th is also the anniversary of the Tongo Tongo, Niger Ambush, in 2017. American KIAs: Staff Sgt. Bryan C Black, Sgt. First Class Jeremiah W Johnson,…
Whitetail hunters love to argue about which state holds the biggest and baddest bucks. But which one is really the best?Well, a lot of what makes hunting ground “the best” depends on your personal preferences. Do you like big bucks, and you cannot lie? Maybe you just like to hunt around fewer people. Or maybe you like to feel like a kid in a candy shop, surrounded by opportunities for deer of all ages. Do you prefer to travel or are you more of a homebody? Maybe you like to manage a food plot and be able to set up…
Armed Citizen® Today A late-night altercation between two men in Philadelphia ended with the aggressor wounded and facing charges, while an armed citizen defended himself. Police say that at about 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 13, a 48-year-old man threatened a 36-year-old man and then pointed a gun at him. The 36-year-old, fearing for his life, responded by drawing his own firearm and opening fire. An exchange of gunfire occurred between the two, with a total of 18 rounds being fired, and the 48-year-old aggressor was shot in the upper thigh. The suspect was driven to an area hospital in…