Author: Gunner Quinn
In late 1929, when the stock market crashed and the Great Depression began, the population of the United States was around 121.7 million people. All through the Great Depression, it was unheard of to leave roadkill on the side of the road left to rot. With high unemployment, the hunting pressure was heavy. Small game, like rabbits and squirrels, nearly went extinct in large parts of the United States from being over-hunted, to feed desperate families. Today, in 2026, the estimated population of the US is 348.3 million. If animals were being hunted to near extinction when the population was…
On February 11th, 1812, Massachusetts Governor Elbridge Gerry signed a redistricting bill. This was the origin of the word “Gerrymander”. — February 11, 2016: Confirmation of gravitational wave theory (through the observed collision of two black holes) announced by physicists from the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO). — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 123 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: A Gunsite Academy Three-Day Course Certificate. This can be used for any of their one, two, or three-day course (a $1,095 value), American Gunsmithing Institute (AGI) is…
In Colorado, beetles are on the move—and it could have big impacts on mule deer habitat. The insects, mountain pine beetles, are the same ones that destroyed many of the state’s lodgepole forests over the last decade, and they’re now moving into ponderosa stands along the Front Range. The US Forest Service estimates that nearly all adult ponderosa pine trees in the area could die from the beetles in the next several years. A map of the predicted outbreak is equally as grim.Ecologists point to mild, dry winters as the main driver behind the spread. The beetles are native to…
Well, you don’t see this every day: A woman in California was recently nabbed for two wildlife infractions after attempting to conceal illegally taken shellfish in her pants.The incident took place at Van Damme State Park, along the Mendocino Coast, during the weekend of January 31-February 1, according to a Facebook post by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). A game warden watched a male and female duo taking purple sea urchins in the intertidal zone—as well as something suspicious. The warden “observed the female discreetly conceal what appeared to be an abalone down her pants, an unconventional…
Mission First Tactical (MFT) recently introduced the MFT Ultra Low Ride IWB Holster for deep concealment. This new holster sits a full 1.5 inches lower at the waist than other standard, appendix-style holsters, offering larger-framed concealed-carriers all-day comfort. For everyone else, this innovative holster design excels while seated, keeping the grip of the pistol clear of your seatbelt for pinch-free comfort—not to mention faster access while driving. “Comfort and concealment are what we wanted to achieve here,” said Bobby McGee, EVP of Product Management & Innovation at MFT. “We made a this Ultra Low Ride Holster a more concealable profile…
Beretta has unveiled the Beretta 500-Year Anniversary Medal—dedicated to firearm and outdoor enthusiasts—as part of the company’s celebration of the craftsmanship, heritage and innovation it has delivered for the past five centuries. Qualifying customers who purchase one of the firm’s select new firearms will receive the commemorative medal as a gift, while supplies last. The exclusive keepsake of Beretta’s 500th anniversary was designed in partnership with, and manufactured by, the Istituto Poligrafico and Zecca delle Stato/Italian State Mint. It honors the world’s oldest firearm manufacturer and its enduring “Made in Italy” heritage. A statement issued by the Beretta family explains,…
Rifle-cartridge innovation has historically focused on velocity. Weatherby built its company and reputation on this premise. This began to change as the 6.5 Creedmoor rose to stardom. For the last decade, the emphasis has been on faster twists and higher ballistic-coefficient (BC) bullets. Hornady has exploited this very well with its Creedmoor, PRC and ARC cartridges. With its RPM (Rebated Precision Magnum) line of cartridges, Weatherby combined fast twists with what it does best—high velocity—and the company has created a new .257-caliber cartridge called the 25 Weatherby RPM. Introduced in 1963, the .284 Win. was a failure by most any…
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00:00:01 Speaker 1: Welcome to the Wired to Hunt Foundations podcast, your guide to the fundamentals of better deer hunting, presented by first Light, creating proven versatile hunting apparel for the stand, saddle or blind. First Light, Go Farther, Stay Longer, and now your host Tony Peterson. 00:00:20 Speaker 2: Hey, everyone, welcome to the Wire to Hunt Foundation’s podcast, which has brought to you by first Light. I’m your host, Tony Peterson, and today’s episode is all about winter scouting and what it really teaches. 00:00:29 Speaker 3: Us about bluck travel. 00:00:37 Speaker 2: A lot of these…
A new report from Everytown For Gun Safety highlights a dramatic increase in the recovery of 3D-printed firearms at crime scenes, rising from 32 incidents in 2020 to 325 in 2024—an increase of over 1,000%. This alarming trend indicates a growing challenge for law enforcement, especially in jurisdictions with strict gun laws like New York, where the number of such guns recovered more than tripled within one year. Experts stress the need for innovative regulatory measures to mitigate this emerging threat. Moreover, the report identifies that just four major manufacturers—Glock, Taurus, Smith & Wesson, and Ruger—account for over half of…