Author: Gunner Quinn
Wilson Combat debuted its Division 77 early in 2025 and billed it as a “revolutionary gun series that provides our research and development division with the latitude to push innovational boundaries.” Additionally, the company promises that its Division 77 guns will “challenge what was originally thought to be possible” in firearm design. This is a tall order, but a closer look at the division’s first developmental design, the Project 1, illustrates exactly the kind of innovation they’re aiming for. Watch our video above to see this unique handgun in use on the range. For starters, Wilson Combat made use of…
Brent took a trip back to college on this episode! After his Kansas coyote hunt with decoy dogs, he sat down with Kansas State University professor and Kansas Extension Service Wildlife Control Specialist, Dr. Drew Ricketts, to correct Brent on some coyote facts. Read the full article here
City leaders in Milwaukee have announced that the third annual Gun Violence Summit will take place this fall, spurred by a recent surge in violent incidents, including the heartbreaking shooting of a 13-year-old girl. This free summit, scheduled for October 15, 2025, at the Baird Center, aims to tackle the pressing issues of gun violence through education on prevention strategies and community safety initiatives. Despite a decrease in overall shooting incidents, Milwaukee is witnessing an alarming increase in homicides compared to last year, underscoring the urgent need for dialogue and action. Community leaders, including Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson and National…
Hosts Janis Putelis, Brody Henderson, and Cory Calkins have one last dispatch before Janis’ big race in the Crazy Mountain 100, chat with habitat manager Jared Van Hees about his work in Michigan, discuss the fitness it takes to be a hunter, talk with Ashley Morgan-Olvera of the Texas Invasive Species Institute about all things worms, and peruse the MeatEater Menu. Read the full article here
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has begun accepting applications for the popular deer and waterfowl lottery hunts scheduled for the 2025-2026 season, specifically targeting youth ages 10 to 17. The deadline for deer lottery hunt applications is August 31, while aspiring waterfowl hunters must apply by September 30, creating an exciting opportunity for young hunters across the state. Interested applicants can easily submit their applications online, with a nominal fee of $5 and a $3.50 transaction cost. This initiative not only fosters hunting skills among the youth but also emphasizes the importance of outdoor activities. As participation…
Editor’s Introductory Note: This article was written by friend of the Blog Patrice Lewis. She is the Editrix of the long-running Rural Revolution blog. She and her husband Don have truly lived the prepping/homesteading life for decades. They homeschooled their two daughters, gardened, raised cattle and poultry, preserved foods, ran a home-based business, and much more. Lily and I first met them 15 years ago, when they lived on a ranch about 40 miles southeast of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. More recently, they moved to another ranch in an undisclosed location, elsewhere in Idaho. That ranch is more remote, and in…
An army veteran who made antisemitic posts online has been sentenced to two years in prison for illegal possession of firearms. The individual, based in the Pittsburgh area, used social media to express hatred towards Jewish people, including a shocking statement urging officials to “go back to Israel or better yet, exterminate yourself.” This case reflects growing concerns about antisemitism and firearm regulations in the U.S., highlighting a troubling intersection of hate speech and illegal gun ownership. With American attitudes shifting on these issues, this sentencing may prompt further discussions on hate crimes and public safety within communities. Read full…
On July 18th, 1914 the US Army Air Service was established, as part of the Signal Corps. Pictured are four U.S. Army Vought VE-7 test planes undergoing NACA tests, in 1921. — July 18th, 1954 was the birthdate of Ricky Skaggs, an American country and bluegrass singer, musician, producer, and composer. He primarily plays mandolin; however, he also plays fiddle, guitar, mandocaster, and banjo. — Today, we present a guest piece by our friend Patrice Lewis. It first appeared in her excellent Rural Revolution blog. Patrice is also the author of The Simplicity Primer. — We are in need of…
A 44-year-old man from Manchester, Seth Skillin, has been charged with a second armed robbery at a local Walgreens, following a similar incident two weeks earlier. Skillin, who is already in custody for a robbery that occurred on July 9, allegedly entered the store displaying a knife and demanded money on both occasions, prompting an investigation by the Manchester Police Department. Detections soon linked Skillin to the earlier robbery on June 27, where surveillance footage captured him wearing different clothing, which was later found discarded in the vicinity. Skillin, who has a previous robbery conviction, now faces multiple charges including…
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is accepting applications for its youth lottery hunts, targeting deer and waterfowl on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) for the upcoming 2025-2026 season. Young hunters aged 10 to 17 can apply until August 31 for deer hunts and until September 30 for waterfowl hunts, providing a unique opportunity for youth to engage in outdoor recreation and conservation efforts. Each lottery application comes with a $5 fee and an additional $3.50 transaction fee, as paper submissions will not be accepted. Interested applicants can find the necessary resources and guidelines on the LDWF website to…