Author: Gunner Quinn
Deer hunters in southern Minnesota gain new opportunities as the state lifts a long-standing ban on rifle use during deer season. This change, initiated by State Sen. Steve Drazkowski, R-Mazeppa, marks a significant shift from regulations established in 1942 when rifles were prohibited to protect dwindling deer populations, and it comes at a time when overpopulation poses risks, including the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD). Supporters like Antony Newman argue that rifles offer greater accuracy, which can lead to more ethical hunting practices, while others voice safety concerns due to the increased range of rifle shots compared to shotguns.…
The Santa Ana Police Department enhances public safety with a recent crackdown on firearms, resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure of illegal weapons. Between June 7 and June 13, officers successfully executed operations aimed at eliminating gun violence, culminating in the detainment of four individuals during a probation compliance check and the arrest of a juvenile found firing a gun into the air. Notably, during this enforcement effort, police recovered a loaded firearm and ammunition from the garage of a local residence, signaling the department’s active role in combating illegal firearms. Chief David Valentin stresses that each removed weapon…
Authorities have apprehended Pedro Perales, a 56-year-old man from Fox Lake, in connection with a bank robbery at the Bank of America in Kildeer. Perales allegedly submitted a note to the teller that hinted at the presence of a firearm, although he did not show one during the incident that occurred Friday morning. The teller complied with his demands, handing over an undisclosed amount of cash before he fled the scene. Perales was arrested following a traffic stop in McHenry later that evening, with the assistance of local police and the FBI. The stolen cash was recovered during his apprehension,…
Columbia police report that three young men, one wielding a handgun, conducted an armed robbery at a west Columbia business early Saturday morning. This incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. in the 600 block of Scott Boulevard, where the suspects reportedly made off with both cash and merchandise, raising community concerns over safety in the area. Witnesses describe the attackers as Black males, likely in their teens or early twenties. The specific name of the business involved has not been disclosed, but authorities are urging anyone with information related to the robbery to contact the Columbia Police Department at 573-874-7652. This…
A new commentary highlights the alarming statistic that over 80% of youth suicides involving firearms occur with guns belonging to family members, often parents. This heart-wrenching reality raises the pressing question of how to better secure firearms in homes, especially as guns become the leading cause of death for American children and teens. Mark Barden, a co-founder of Sandy Hook Promise and father of a Sandy Hook victim, emphasizes the obligation of parents to protect their children from firearms stored unsafely. He urges proactive measures such as securely locking guns and storing ammunition separately, stating that easy access puts children…
Touting themselves as “the value experts,” TriStar Arms imports a variety of hunting, competition and tactical shotguns, as well as a number of handguns. TriStar’s recent handgun products have been its American Classic line of M1911s and SPS Pantera 2011-style pistols. New for 2025, the company is expanding its handgun offerings with the Protégé X Sub Compact, adding a dedicated concealed-carry pistol to its lineup. The Protégé X is a subcompact, 9 mm Luger pistol that is single-action and hammer-fired. Manufactured by Kral Arms of Turkey, the Protégé X is a single-action, hammer-fired, semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9 mm Luger…
Steven Madison, 39, pleads guilty in federal court for his involvement in a high-stakes robbery that took place outside a Swansea bank in February 2024. Alongside two accomplices, Madison and Christopher White allegedly held a courier at gunpoint, securing over $436,000 meant for area cannabis dispensaries before making their escape in a stolen vehicle. The robbery escalated violently, with the courier being zip-tied and pepper-sprayed during the incident. Notably, after freeing himself, the courier fired shots at the fleeing suspects. Madison faces multiple charges, including robbery and firearm offenses, and a search of his home uncovered a Rolex bought shortly…
Governor Josh Stein has signed three important bills into law, including the “Social Work Interstate Licensure Compact,” which allows clinical social workers to practice across state lines. This legislation introduces a data system aimed at enhancing public safety by monitoring social workers’ licenses and any related disciplinary actions. Notably, Stein chose not to act on three contentious bills related to immigration reform and concealed carry. Among these is SB 153, which would involve state law enforcement agencies in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) functions, raising questions about the governor’s stance on immigration policy as he moves forward in his term.…
Recently, as I was waiting for our carts while parked outside of the pickup zone at the warehouse-style grocery store that we shop at our dashcam caught these Amish loading up their purchases. This was a very fascinating 10 minute episode that began before we got there. There was a large pickup truck with a hired “English” driver, a large rented cargo trailer and two Amish ladies and one Amish man who worked in a very energetic and organized fashion to load pallets of non-perishable goods into racks and shelving into the trailer. Since I only saw one Amish couple…
U.S. Rep. Steve Womack has reintroduced legislation proposing a constitutional amendment to allow Congress to prohibit the burning or desecration of the American flag. This move comes as Womack highlights the Supreme Court’s rulings over the past thirty years that have deemed such actions as constitutionally protected free speech, underscoring the urgency for a new amendment that would empower lawmakers to protect the symbol of national sacrifice. With backing from Sen. Steve Daines and support from the American Legion, Womack’s bill aims to enshrine protections for the flag in the Constitution, especially in light of recent calls for stricter penalties…