Author: Gunner Quinn
President Joe Biden expresses a desire to eliminate the liability protections for gun manufacturers, a step that could drastically reshape the firearms industry. During a recent event, he pointed out that gun makers are the only major industry exempt from being sued when their products are used unlawfully, referring to the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) of 2005, which has long protected them from litigation. Advocates argue that repealing these protections would open the door for accountability and drive manufacturers to implement safer practices and features. Current industry representatives warn that such a move could jeopardize jobs…
A new law in New Hampshire, effective January 1, 2025, allows employees to keep legally-owned firearms in their locked vehicles at work, provided the guns are out of sight. This legislation targets companies that receive government funding, preventing them from prohibiting such practices. While New Hampshire is known for its lenient gun laws, the law does not extend the same rights to private workplaces, where employers can still enforce bans on firearms inside facilities. The law comes in the wake of increased calls for gun regulations following a tragic shooting incident at New Hampshire Hospital in 2023. With similar statutes…
The death toll from flash flooding that struck Texas hill country over the July 4th weekend currently stands at 135. Three people are missing, and it will be months before the total devastation is fully understood. Only a few days after the tragedy struck, two firearm industry mainstays were raising funds for the victims and organizations dedicated to providing support through a devastating time. GSM OutdoorsOn July 9, GSM Outdoors—with a family of firms that includes roughly 50 outdoor companies—began matching all donations to flood relief efforts across central Texas made through its branded websites, dollar for dollar. Those websites…
Firearm enthusiasts have always held a special place in their hearts for the American revolver, and the Smith & Wesson Victory model is among these examples. It has found fans both during its service life and its post-service life, finding admiration from collectors worldwide. Its .38 Special or .38 S&W (British contract) chambering has been found to have very agreeable ballistics and accuracy coupled with ergonomics. The lightweight design and smooth trigger quickly became appreciated by service members for being well-designed. Initial plans did not involve deploying the Victory revolver in combat zones during the Second World War, but a…
This week on the show I’m joined by Jake Hofer to preview our brand new podcast mini-series, Back 40, and answer some of the most pressing questions that hunters face when hunting and managing their own Back 40’s. Check out the new Wired to Hunt vintage hat! Connect with Mark Kenyon and MeatEater Mark Kenyon on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to The MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Wired to Hunt Merch and MeatEater Merch Read the full article here
Dirk asked his Instagram followers to send questions regarding elk hunting. No surprise there were some smartypants questions, and some really good serious ones as well. He covers: why the Maverick diaphragm is so much better than the Pink Phelps, early season calling tactics, this year’s broad head of choice, sleep talking, best calls NOT to make, optimizing your elk chuckles, stick with cow calls or switch to bugles when you get a bull to respond, calling to bulls that hang up and or run away, and more. Read the full article here
A Long Beach man, Stephen Duong, is convicted of second-degree murder for selling a handgun to a teen who used it to fatally shoot 22-year-old Austin Thai during a robbery. Jurors in Long Beach Superior Court deliberated for approximately a day before arriving at their verdict, concluding that Duong played a significant role in planning the crime even though he did not pull the trigger. On May 15, 2020, Duong allegedly provided the 16-year-old with a “ghost gun” for $1,000, which the boy later used to shoot Thai 13 times. Prosecutor Tracy Sims argued that Duong’s actions contributed to the…
(Continued from Part 2.) If you are counting on tax-subsidized experts to save you with a long advance warning, it will probably not materialize. Because of bureaucratic incompetence, turf wars, and other bureaucratic intransigence, it is doubtful that our tax dollars that fund the military and other emergency responses will ever actually do any good for you, on an individual level. Unlike the vast majority of the population which is lulled into complacency, you are reading this blog, trying to figure things out as to how to survive the future. If you are looking for a sign, here it is:…
Governor Kathy Hochul announces that Long Island law enforcement agencies will receive nearly $2.7 million as part of a state initiative to reduce gun violence. This funding comes from the Gun Involved Violence Elimination program, which has been operational for a decade and aims to strengthen community safety through improved personnel, equipment, and training. Specifically, Nassau County will receive $1.35 million for five agencies, while Suffolk County will get $1.3 million for four departments. Historical data indicates that departments involved in this initiative recorded a 14% decrease in shootings compared to last year, underscoring the program’s impact. “Getting illegal guns…
On July 24, 1824, the Harrisburg Pennsylvanian newspaper published the results of first American public opinion poll, indicating a clear lead for Andrew Jackson. — Novelist Jerry Ahern passed away on this day, in 2012. His survivalist novels created an entire genre. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 119 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), A Peak Refuel “Wasatch Pack” variety of 60 servings…