Author: Gunner Quinn

A recent report reveals that Indigenous people in the U.S. are among the most impacted by gun violence, ranking second in victimization rates among all populations. The Violence Policy Center underscores that this crisis is a direct consequence of colonization and systemic racism, with alarming gun suicide and homicide rates particularly affecting Indigenous men and women. The findings indicate that Oklahoma has the second-highest gun suicide rate for Indigenous individuals, trailing only Alaska. Alarmingly, since 2015, the homicide rate for American Indian and Alaska Native women killed by males has also surged to become the second highest in the nation,…

The family of Elijah Wilks, a 26-year-old black man fatally shot by an off-duty police officer, admits that the shooting was “justified.” This statement follows the release of video footage depicting Wilks confronting the officer with a gun just moments before he was shot, prompting the family to expedite the public unveiling of the video to combat misinformation about the incident. Wilks was involved in a minor car accident when he approached the plainclothes officer, allegedly hitting him in the face with his firearm. According to the family’s attorney, they recognize the severity of Wilks’ decisions that day, with one…

The U.S. Supreme Court’s unanimous 9–0 decision in the case of Smith & Wesson v. Mexico affirms the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, blocking attempts to hold gun manufacturers liable for crimes committed with their products. This ruling highlights the ongoing legal struggles surrounding gun legislation and marks a significant setback for activists aiming to impose stricter regulations through litigation rather than direct legislative action. Jonathan Lowy, a leading attorney behind Mexico’s recent failed lawsuit against American gun makers, argues for a push against illegal gun trafficking while overlooking the existing legal frameworks, including stringent background checks for…

A recent mass shooting at the Annunciation Catholic School and Church, along with an attack on state legislators, has prompted a significant community response in Minnesota. Residents convened at a townhall event this weekend to emphasize the critical importance of healing after such traumatic events, highlighting the need for collective support in the face of rising gun violence. During this gathering, community leaders and residents shared personal experiences and strategies for recovery, aiming to foster resilience among those affected. As the state grapples with increasing incidents of gun violence, this meeting serves as a crucial platform for dialogue on prevention…

A 21-year-old man, Joshua Rocha, is charged with attempted murder after he allegedly fired an assault-style rifle at Bloomington police officers who were responding to a traffic incident near the Mall of America. The shootout unfolded late Thursday night, where Rocha’s gunfire narrowly missed three officers, who ultimately returned fire, injuring him as he attempted to resist arrest. Authorities reveal that Rocha was driving the wrong way and refused police orders before the confrontation escalated. The police chief emphasized the seriousness of the situation, noting that the officers were fortunate to avoid injury in the incident, which left the police…

TriStar Arms offers an extensive variety of cost-effective shotguns ranging from traditional side-by-sides and sporty over-unders to trap-specific models and semi-automatics. Among the latter is the subject of this review, the walnut-stocked, second-generation Raptor, which retails for a little more than $600. The Turkish-made Raptor II is a gas-operated, semi-automatic shotgun available in 20 or 12 gauge, with a 3″ chamber; our test gun was an example of the former with a 26″ barrel. When fired, gas is bled via dual ports from the barrel into the gas cylinder. There it impinges on the piston, which rests against the dual-arm…

It took me fourteen years to finally hunt out of state, but when I finally took the plunge, I went hard. I chased whitetails on public land in the big woods of Wisconsin and the badlands of North Dakota, and it was painfully obvious that I wasn’t in Kansas anymore.What I thought would be a fun and challenging adventure quickly turned into a therapy session I didn’t sign up for. Hunting out of state pushed me out of my comfort zone, highlighted my weaknesses, and forced me to adapt as a hunter.Ok, maybe I don’t know a lot about therapy.…

00:00:01 Speaker 1: Welcome to the Wired to Hunt Foundations podcast, your guide to the fundamentals of better deer hunting, presented by first Light, creating proven versatile hunting apparel for the stand, saddle or blind. First Light, Go Farther, Stay Longer, and now your host Tony Peterson. 00:00:20 Speaker 2: Hey, everyone, welcome to the Wire to Hunt Foundation’s podcast, which is brought to you by First Light. 00:00:24 Speaker 3: I’m your host, Tony Peterson. 00:00:25 Speaker 2: In today’s episode is all about how I’m taking a fresh look at my late season hunt and why you might…

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The recent physical silver shortage and the run-up in the spot and futures prices of silver (around $59 USD per Troy ounce the last time that I checked) has prompted me to issue some supplementary advice about how and when to SELL some of your silver.  We should all be ready to start slowly SELLING or trading a large part of our silver once the spot price passes $125 per ounce.  There will almost certainly be a peak and then a crash in silver. I don’t have a crystal ball, but I’ll go out on a limb and predict that…