Author: Gunner Quinn
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) continues to spend millions on the ShotSpotter gunshot detection system, despite growing concerns over its effectiveness and significant oversight issues. The system, which has been primarily installed in predominantly Black communities, has faced scrutiny for failing to report gunfire incidents, including the shooting death of Jefferson Luna-Perez near Roosevelt High School, which occurred within its detection range. Data indicates that much of the gunshot detection alerts originate from areas with higher Black populations, raising civil rights concerns amid questions regarding its overall efficacy. Investigative reports have pointed out that failures in the system can lead…
A Milwaukee police officer is shot in the leg while responding to an incident near 46th and Stark Avenue, leading to a significant police presence in the vicinity. This shooting occurs just days after a quadruple shooting nearby resulted in one fatality and three injuries, underscoring escalating violence in the area. Over the past week, eight people have been shot and three have died along a narrow stretch of Hampton Avenue, heightening concerns among the residents. Police have cordoned off several blocks as the investigation unfolds, and this developing story promises further updates as details emerge. Read full story at…
Louisville reports a significant decline in homicides and gun violence, with 43 homicides recorded this year—a 37% decrease compared to 2024’s numbers. Non-fatal shootings have also decreased by about 30%, from 140 incidents last year to 101 this year, sparking community leaders’ hopes for sustained improvement in public safety. Community outreach efforts, such as those by the Fresh Routes Food Pantry, are credited with helping address underlying societal issues contributing to crime. Pastor Phillip Thompson emphasizes that feeding and supporting residents can reduce desperation and, consequently, crime rates. Local residents express relief over the decline and credit increased police engagements…
A Hagerstown Police officer is hospitalized after sustaining a gunshot wound to the arm while responding to a domestic dispute on Thursday. The incident escalated when the male suspect inside the residence refused to exit, leading to a tense confrontation. Law enforcement officials are working to piece together the events that led to the shooting, raising critical questions about the safety measures in place during domestic calls. Community members are urged to stay informed as further details emerge regarding this serious incident and the ongoing investigation. Read full story at www.yahoo.com Read the full article here
The newly formed IMPACT GNV office has officially opened in Gainesville, shining a spotlight on local efforts to combat gun violence. At the launch event, District 1 Commissioner Desmon Duncan-Walker emphasized the importance of community collaboration, stating that “this is the proverbial village” dedicated to driving positive change. The new facility, strategically located in close proximity to affected neighborhoods, aims to provide essential mental health resources while fostering community engagement against gun violence. With gun-related deaths in Florida reaching 3,232 in 2022 according to the CDC, the need for organizations like IMPACT GNV is increasingly urgent. Program Manager Brittany Coleman…
Oklahoma has seen an increase in mountain lion sightings in recent years. Now, photos have led the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODFW) to confirm the “first instances of possible reproduction of mountain lions within the state” in the agency’s history.According to a press release, two separate lions were found with kittens in different parts of the state. In October 2024, an adult mountain lion was recorded with two half-grown kittens in Osage County. Then, in December 2024, a different lion was captured in photos with three small kittens in Cimarron County. Both counties are on the northern edge of…
It’s deja vu all over again.A mere three weeks after hunters, anglers, and conservationists successfully defeated a provision in the U.S. House that would have sold 500,000 acres of public land, an even worse amendment was added to the Senate version of the “one, big, beautiful budget bill.”Spearheaded by Utah Senator Mike Lee, a longtime opponent of federal public land, the Senate selloff could put as many as 3 million acres on the auction block.“As a hunter, angler, and father of two young boys, I am immensely disappointed in the news coming out of Washington, D.C. this week,” said MeatEater’s…
Today among the gun industry’s most highly sought-after commendations, the Golden Bullseye Awards were created 23 years ago as a way for the American Rifleman editors to publicly acknowledge those recent firearm and shooting product introductions that offered our readers exceptional innovation, performance and value. When Colt re-introduced the Python back in 2020 with a pair of polished stainless-steel models, some questioned whether blued carbon-steel versions would also return. The August 2024 American Rifleman cover (above), shown with SIG Sauer Elite Performance V-Crown 125-grain JHPs, is proof of the latest “snake” gun’s existence—and, according to contributor Kevin McPherson, it was…
A record-breaking $168,770 was generated to support youth shooting sports at the fourth annual Day of Clays – Minnesota, in late April. The event was hosted by MidwayUSA Foundation and presented by Reed’s Family Outdoor Outfitters. Hundreds gathered at Rice Creek Hunting and Recreation in Little Falls, Minn., to participate in the 100-target sporting clays tournament, side games and prize sweepstakes. Every donation directly benefited the endowment of the attendee’s chosen youth shooting team. “Our partnership with Reeds Family Outdoor Outfitters is not merely transactional; it is built on shared values and a common vision to impact youth shooting teams…
William Jenks did not create the breechloading gun. The concept had existed at least since 1537, when Henry VIII displayed a harquebus with a good breech mechanism that was somewhat similar to the later Snider-Enfield rifle. But both he and E. Remington & Sons did manufacture one of the first practical percussion-cap breechloading carbines. Before entering the field of firearm design, William Jenks was working at the Saluda Textile Mills located in South Carolina as superintendent, and while in that position, he and Charles Beck, a primary investor in the textile firm, invented a cotton seed hulling machine in 1834.…