Author: Gunner Quinn

Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday morning on the University of New Mexico campus, prompting a shelter-in-place order for students. The incident unfolded as incoming first-year students were arriving for orientation, raising concerns about safety during what should be a celebratory time. Police are actively searching for the suspect involved in this tragic event, which has left the university community in shock. As details emerge, campus and law enforcement officials urge anyone with information to come forward, emphasizing the impact of such violence on students and their families. Read full story at www.nbcnews.com Read the full…

The ongoing gun control debate in the U.S. highlights a significant oversight among conservative media, particularly the exclusion of the phrase “well regulated” from discussions about the Second Amendment. This term is central to the amendment’s text, which states, “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” Despite its clear presence in the amendment, a SnapStream search shows that it has not been mentioned in the context of gun rights on Fox News since the tragic Uvalde shooting, raising questions about…

Republicans are making strides toward potentially historic legislation with H.R. 38, the “Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act,” which aims to allow law-abiding Americans to carry handguns across state lines. This bill, which has recently passed the Judiciary Committee, faces scrutiny as its current form could lead to various restrictions by state and local governments, including the potential for expanded “gun-free” zones that could put lawful gun owners at risk of prosecution. Among the concerns highlighted are the stringent requirements that could criminalize simple mistakes, such as not having the necessary identification while carrying a firearm. As lawmakers push for a…

On July 26, 1878, Charles Boles, a California poet and American West outlaw calling himself “Black Bart” made his last clean getaway when he stole a safe box from a Wells Fargo stagecoach. The empty box was found later with a taunting poem inside. — On July 26th, 1931, a swarm of grasshoppers descended on crops throughout the American heartland, devastating millions of acres. Already in the midst of a bad drought, Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota suffered tremendously. The swarms were said to be so thick that they blocked out the sun and one could shovel the grasshoppers with…

A national survey indicates that one in five Americans favors repealing the Second Amendment, a significant finding in the ongoing debate over gun control. The poll conducted by the Economist and YouGov reveals that 21 percent of respondents support a repeal, with notable backing at 39 percent among Democrats, contrasting sharply with just 8 percent of Republicans who would agree with such a measure. Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, in a recent op-ed, characterizes the Second Amendment as a “relic of the 18th century,” arguing that it prioritizes the balance of power over individual gun rights. Furthermore, nearly…

(Continued from Part 4.) Most survivalists tend to concentrate on their area of expertise and interest. The majority of survivalists I know are men and we tend to accumulate guns. It is just part of the nature of man that we like tools and guns are at their most basic level tools. I know of no survivalists or preppers without at least one gun unless they are just starting out. Over time, gun collections have a tendency to grow. Gun control for a survivalist is as the joke says means “buying just one gun instead of five.” One major problem…

Gunmaker Sig Sauer has filed a lawsuit against Washington’s police academy following its ban on the P320 pistol, which officials deemed unsafe due to reports of unintended discharges. The Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission took this step after investigating claims that the firearm can fire without a trigger pull, raising significant safety concerns for law enforcement personnel. In a notable incident, Houston police officer Rick Fernandez is suing Sig Sauer for $10 million after he was allegedly shot in the leg by his holstered P320, prompting further scrutiny of the weapon. The lawsuit aims to reverse the ban and…

Huntington Police Department detectives arrest one individual in connection with an armed robbery that took place in the 1000 block of Washington Avenue. Chief Phil Watkins confirmed that the investigation led officers to Coach’s Inn, where the suspect was taken into custody, although no specific details about the robbery have been released yet. As the investigation unfolds, Watkins promises that further information will be shared in the coming days, heightening community interest in this ongoing case. The circumstances surrounding the robbery and the identity of the suspect remain under wraps, prompting local residents to stay alert for updates on this…

A man has been sentenced to five years in prison for drug possession and having a stolen firearm. Stephen Johnson was apprehended by Colonie Police on December 9 after his vehicle was found blocking a handicapped spot at the Albany Airport Inn, where officers discovered cocaine and a loaded Glock 22 handgun beneath his seat. Crucially, police later confirmed that the Glock was stolen from New York Shooter Supply in 2017, raising concerns about illegal guns circulating in the community. Following his prison term, Johnson must also complete three years of post-release supervision, aiming to prevent future offenses. Read full…

The Linwood Crump Community Center in Shiloh, Asheville, is set to reopen on July 26 after a shooting incident prompted its temporary closure. City spokesperson Kim Miller confirmed that the center will resume normal operational hours, while the Asheville Police Department continues to address a troubling spike in gun violence, including three shootings that resulted in serious injuries just days before the reopening. In response to the rising violence, Asheville’s Mayor Esther Manheimer and Police Chief Michael Lamb have expressed solidarity with affected victims and emphasize a collective effort to combat gun-related incidents in the community. They have called for…