Author: Gunner Quinn

Semi-automatic .22 rifles have been a staple in the firearm marketplace for decades, and the TriStar Arms KR.22 brings yet another lightweight, affordable option that accepts Ruger 10/22 rotary magazines. Watch our latest “Gun of the Week” episode above to see the features packed into this Turkish-made, polymer-framed rifle. “It should look familiar. It’s based on the 10/22 architecture, follows that same format,” American Rifleman Executive Editor Jay Grazio said. “Ten-round rotary magazine. It’s compatible with 10/22 magazines, so all of the 10-round and other magazines will work in this gun.” Three different versions of the TriStar KR.22 are available:…

I am repeatedly reminded of how critical it was that the NRA engaged early in supporting Donald Trump’s 2016 candidacy—and that he won. A recent example came in June, when President Trump spoke to American workers at a Mack Trucks facility in Macungie, Pa. That day, I was pleased to hear him restate his support for National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity and for the NRA. Singling out NRA President Bill Bachenberg for recognition, Trump noted how he is working with NRA, remarking, “The NRA … they’ve been with me right from the beginning.” The strongest defender of the Second Amendment to ever…

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 that airways have to offer. All right, friends, grab a chair or drop that tailgate. I’ve got some stores to share. Mine for now, theirs for always. I have traveled far and wide in this incredible job of…

On August 18, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) has filed a proposed rule to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. The announcement claims the rescission is due to the fact that the rule “exacerbates rising wildfire risk.”The Wildfire ExcuseUsing wildfire as reason to rescind the Roadless Rule is more likely a thinly veiled excuse to allow logging and mineral extraction in these areas. Multiple studies have proven that wildfires are both more likely to start near roads and are also able to be managed just as effectively in roadless areas.In this 2020…

This is the second installment of a three-part elk hunting story by FHF founder, Paul Lewis. Stay tuned for the last segment or read the first here.On the morning of September 13th, I slipped into the river bottom, only to bump the herd and listen to them splash across the river. I stumbled across an empty treestand that belongs to a local rifle hunter and decided to take the hint. So, I sat in the same area that evening. I am not a patient hunter; sitting motionless waiting for something to happen feels like a mental prison.With only ten minutes…

There’s good news for the conservation of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness—but will it last?Earlier this week, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued an executive order to enhance the protection of the Boundary Waters. The order is particularly concerned with mining leases and permitting in the Rainy River Headwaters Watershed, where a potential copper sulfide mine has long raised alarms among the conservation community because of potential downstream impacts on the otherwise pristine Boundary Waters.Walz’s executive is the latest in a years-long back and forth over the mining project. In January 2023, the Department of the Interior under the Biden-Harris…

This past August marks 46 years since I raised my right hand and was commissioned as an infantry officer in the United States Marine Corps. In the summer of 1980, I entered active duty with a firm sense of civic duty and a deep desire to serve our great nation. Like so many who wear the uniform, I was ready to contribute directly to the defense of freedom. At that time, my understanding of the full scope of individual rights was still developing. If asked about them, I would have spoken about the first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution.…

This is the second of two articles on the haunting disappearance of two Wisconsin hunting/fishing buddies who vanished in February 1961. Their remains weren’t found until July 2006, trapped inside their upside-down car on the bottom of Lake Waubesa near Madison.After two Wisconsin hunting and fishing buddies vanished into the early-morning darkness of Feb. 21, 1961, searchers across the Madison area tried everything to find them, including financial rewards, a famous psychic, scuba diving teams, and volunteers dragging grappling hooks across area lakes.The Madison Police Department and Dane County Sheriff’s Department only knew that Ronald Wick, 19, and Carl Stolz,…

Artificial intelligence (AI) has already made itself a home in the firearm industry, although most companies remain silent when asked if they’ve harnessed any of that horsepower. Firms that deal in the used-gun market, however, are not shy about sharing the advantages their AI-driven services. On Aug. 13, for example, Guns.com announced its new proprietary intelligent technology platform was in alpha testing. It is built specifically for the firearm industry and fueled by comprehensive firearm product data, historical sales data trends and the firm’s ecommerce experience. The press release boldly states, “…the platform represents the most significant technology advancement for…

Question: Should I use a mechanical or fixed blade broadhead, and what brands do you recommend?Answer: If I had a dollar for every time I’ve been asked this question, I could probably start manufacturing my own broadheads. Back when I was more of a fixture on the seminar circuit, I fielded this inquiry during every single show. My answer used to be pretty simple and straightforward: Shoot a sharp, durable, fixed-blade head.I started hunting before mechanicals became a thing, and was slow to adopt any broadhead with moving parts. When I got the job as Equipment Editor for what was…