Author: Gunner Quinn

On June 22, 1476, the army of Charles the Bold invaded Switzerland. Their first engagement was the Battle of Morat which was fought about 30 kilometers from Bern. The successive Burgundian invasions were successfully repelled by the pike tactics of the well-trained and organized Swiss militias. — June 22, 1633: Galileo Galilei was coerced by Pope Gregory XV to recant his belief in heliocentrism–that the Earth orbits the Sun. The Vatican did not concede that it was wrong until October 31, 1992. — And on June 22, 1848, the Barnburners (an anti-slavery party) nominated Martin Van Buren for President. —…

Oxnard Police have arrested a 32-year-old man following a disturbing incident involving threats against his girlfriend. The arrest comes after he allegedly threatened to kill her while brandishing a firearm, prompting a thorough investigation that uncovered two loaded weapons in his possession, which he was prohibited from owning due to prior felony convictions. This troubling case highlights the serious issue of domestic violence intertwined with illegal firearm possession. The suspect faces several charges, including making criminal threats and assault with a firearm, further underscoring the dangers posed by individuals who seek to obtain firearms unlawfully. Read full story at keyt.com…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appeals to Western nations to allocate 0.25% of their GDP to enhance Ukraine’s weapons production capabilities amid rising hostilities with Russia. He emphasizes that a more robust military production is critical as Ukraine currently meets about 40% of its defense needs through domestic sources and plans to expand through joint production agreements with countries like Denmark, Canada, and Germany. Zelensky’s call comes as NATO members prepare to discuss increased defense spending, with the Secretary-General proposing 5% of GDP contributions. Ukraine aims to launch initiatives to export its military production technologies and engage in collaborative projects on…

Migratory bird hunters in Pennsylvania are reminded to purchase required permits, specifically the Migratory Game Bird License (MGBL), when securing their general hunting licenses. Hunter oversight often leaves them without essential licenses as the season begins, highlighting the importance of timely purchases before the fall hunting season. In addition to the MGBL, hunters aged 16 and older must also obtain a Federal Waterfowl Stamp, which can be acquired electronically this season. The Pennsylvania Game Commission reports that significant changes include a reduced daily bag limit for Canada geese, reflecting concerns over declining populations. For those looking to stay informed and…

Brazilian manufacturer Rossi has kept traditional lever-actions alive, producing the R92, its version of the venerable Winchester 1892, since the 1970s. The company’s lever-action lineup has diversified over recent years, with certain models veering in a direction that your average 19th century cowpoke wouldn’t recognize. One such example is the company’s new-for-2025 R95 Triple Black Pistols. Rossi re-introduced (it was originally sold as the “Rio Grande”) its R95 lever-action rifle in 2023. The solid-top receiver, side-eject rifle with a hammer-block crossbolt safety, is thoroughly modern and Rossi updated it even further with its “Triple Black” editions. The most visually striking…

Editor’s Introductory Note:   For those who are unfamiliar with the term “YagI”,  I’ll preface this article with a bit of history from the InfoGalactic wiki: “A Yagi–Uda antenna, or simply Yagi antenna, is a directional antenna consisting of two or more parallel resonant antenna elements in an end-fire array; these elements are most often metal rods (or discs) acting as half-wave dipoles. Yagi–Uda antennas consist of a single driven element connected to a radio transmitter or receiver (or both) through a transmission line, and additional passive radiators with no electrical connection, usually including one so-called reflector and any number of…

June 21, 1672: Grand Pensionary of Holland Johan de Witt was seriously wounded by a knife-wielding would-be assassin. — June 21st is the birthday of Rex Applegate (June 21, 1914 – July 14, 1998), author of Kill or Be Killed. He was the friend and mentor of SurvivalBlog’s Field Gear Editor Emeritus, Pat Cascio. — 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: The photovoltaic power specialists at Quantum Harvest LLC  are providing a store-wide 10% off coupon. Depending on the model chosen,…

I have a love-hate relationship with my reloading press. Reloading ammunition is both fun and frustrating; relaxing and anxiety-producing; money-saving and money-wasting. It’s a hobby I’ve been obsessed with and wondered whether I’ll ever pick up again.I’m probably being dramatic, but the conflicted feelings are real, man. There are pros and cons to rolling your own cartridges. Reloading fanatics will tell you that you can’t be a serious hunter or sport shooter without slaving away at the bench. At the same time, I’ve spoken with successful competitive shooters, and definitely lots of hunters, who say it’s not worth it.What’s the…

Ever considered your career choice based on hunting seasons? You’re likely not the first. In fact, a lot of serious hunters will admit that their career choices revolved around hunting. After all, if you have to work, why not do something that allows you to hit the woods as much as you want? You could brave the content creator waters and try to make a living through YouTube, but that route has become oversaturated and highly predictable.If your sole purpose is to spend more time hunting, consider jobs that give you the flexibility to do just that. Surprisingly, most of…

Connecticut legislators recently moved to expand hunting opportunities in the state but limited their action to private lands and certain types of game.On June 16, the Connecticut General Assembly passed Public Act 25-138, which repealed parts of a “blue law” from the state’s Protestant history that forbade Sunday hunting. In 2015, the state had carved out some exceptions for bow hunters targeting deer.The new bill, which Governor Ned Lamont said he plans to sign into law, would allow Sunday hunting on private properties of 10 or more acres. Hunters would need to possess written landowner permission in the field and…