Author: Gunner Quinn

A study released late last month by the Council on Criminal Justice found, “Rates of gun theft reported to law enforcement remained relatively stable from 2018 to 2022 at between 70 and 80 guns stolen per 100,000 people.”  The report includes a period in which a record-setting number of law-abiding citizens exercised their Second Amendment rights for the first time. The National Shooting Sports Foundation estimates the number of people who purchased their first gun in 2020 at 8.4 million. The next year another 5.4 million took ownership of a firearm, followed by 4.2 million in 2022.  The fact there…

Police are investigating the fatal shooting of Clyde Ricks, 32, near the Jay St-MetroTech subway station in Downtown Brooklyn, which occurred during the busy Friday evening rush hour. Ricks, a resident of Jamaica, Queens, was critically wounded after being shot in the torso and later succumbed to his injuries at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. As law enforcement works to locate the shooter, there have been no arrests made in connection with the incident. This shooting adds to concerns about safety in public transit areas, highlighting the ongoing issues of violence in densely populated urban environments. Details about the circumstances…

Law enforcement has released a haunting shirtless photo of the suspect wanted in connection with a shooting that claimed the lives of four individuals at a bar in Montana on Friday. The image shows the man, identified as Michael Brown, allegedly fleeing the scene of the tragic incident, heightening concerns among the local community. Authorities are actively searching for Brown, who is considered armed and dangerous. Witnesses reported chaotic scenes as patrons attempted to escape during the shooting, prompting an urgent call for information to help locate the suspect before he can evade capture. The bar’s tragic incident marks a…

To start off, I will give a little bit of information about myself. I am in my early twenties and currently studying at a ministerial college/ seminary near a larger U.S. city. I am located in a small rural community, that is a little too close to Washington, DC for my comfort, but I am not able to relocate at this time. I have been a long-term SurvivalBlog reader, but this is the first time that I have been able to write an article for the blog. I am by no means an expert, but I do know how to…

Faith-based leaders and community groups in Chicago are launching a campaign for a “No Crime Weekend,” aiming to curb gun violence in the city. This initiative includes a peace walk through the Pullman neighborhood, where participants, including former gang members and residents, gather to promote unity and safety in the community. Organizers emphasize the importance of collective action, stating, “One block can’t do it, one organization can’t do it, but the City of Chicago can do it.” Geri Jones, executive director of the St. Titus One Youth Program, highlights that through collaboration and prayer, the community is dedicated to changing…

August 3, 1798: The Battle of the Nile. British Admiral Horatio Nelson forced the remnants of the French fleet to surrender, concluding a decisive victory for the British who captured or destroyed 11 French ships of the line and two frigates. — On August 3rd  1914, Germany and France both declared war on each other, bringing two major combatants into the First World War. — SurvivalBlog Writing Contest Today we present another entry for Round 120 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include: First Prize: A Gunsite Academy Three Day Course Certificate. This can be…

A Long Island man, Nieves Reyes, faces multiple charges, including murder and attempted murder, following the brutal killing of a mechanic that included near-decapitation. Surveillance footage reportedly shows Reyes, 48, attacking Eugene Allen, 66, with a machete, leading to a gruesome discovery of Allen’s body shortly thereafter. This violent incident escalates as police attempt to serve a warrant at Reyes’ home, resulting in him allegedly shooting a police officer in the face, injuring him significantly. Officer Joseph Damon was struck in the face by a shotgun round during the standoff, which concluded when Reyes surrendered to police after several hours.…

Rocky Mount police have arrested 33-year-old Kenneth Bryant Jr. in connection with the shooting death of 32-year-old Jaron Burris, who was found with a gunshot wound to the face early Saturday morning. The incident occurred around 1:00 a.m. in the 100 block of Queens Court, where authorities discovered Burris unresponsive and pronounced him dead at the scene. Police indicate that Bryant and Burris were acquainted, raising questions about the motive behind the shooting. Bryant is currently held in the Edgecombe County jail without bond, facing serious charges for first-degree murder. This incident adds to concerns about gun violence in the…

Winston-Salem police are investigating a tragic triple shooting that left three young men dead outside a local residence early Saturday morning. The victims, aged 17, 18, and 23, were discovered at approximately 1 a.m. on Cameron Avenue amid a gathering that took place at the home, raising questions about the circumstances that led to this violent incident. As the investigation unfolds, authorities emphasize the need for public assistance, urging anyone with information to come forward. While next-of-kin notifications have been completed for two victims, police are withholding their identities until all families are informed. The case remains active, with the…

The Vermilion Police Department has recovered two guns believed to be involved in four separate shootings that occurred on July 23. The police conducted a raid on two homes linked to suspects aged 16 and 18, uncovering a 20 gauge shotgun and a 5.56 mm rifle at one property in Sheffield Lake. According to authorities, no injuries were reported during the incidents, which involved shots fired at an occupied residence. Police are currently sending the firearms for ballistic testing to confirm their involvement in the shootings, and if verified, the suspects will be charged, with their identities to be released…