Author: Gunner Quinn
Additional, often burdensome fees make it difficult—sometimes impossible—for law abiding citizens to exercise their Second Amendment rights. When it comes to their ability to carry a gun lawfully for defense of themselves and loved ones, the impact could be disastrous. The city of Englishtown, N.J., recently made a move to reduce that financial barrier. In late 2022, New Jersey increased the price of a handgun permit to $200. Of that fee, $150 goes to the municipality/borough in which the applicant lives, and $50 goes to the state police. On June 11, the Englishtown, N.J., Borough Council passed a resolution authorizing…
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Charter Arms is an American gunmaker that has offered its own versions of compact, double-action revolvers at fair prices for more than 60 years. During that time, its catalog has included cartridge-convertible models that ship with a second cylinder assembly. Near the end of 2024, the company launched its latest series of convertibles, which, in keeping with Charter’s canine naming conventions, have been dubbed the Double Dogs. Wholly constructed of stainless steel, these models are based on the company’s five-shot Mag Pug revolver chambered in .357 Mag. The series was launched with four configurations. Barrels are available in 2.2″ or…
This week Reid and Dan host ACM song of the year winner and longtime friend Josh Phillips out in God’s Country. The three of them right away dive in recapping Turkey season and the play by play of his wife bagging her first ever turkey this season. They discuss Josh’s passion of building guns and he shares some of his favorite pieces with Dan and the pricing breakdown for them. He shares the story behind writing “Dirt Cheap”, how it landed with Cody Johnson, and what it was like winning ACM Song of the Year. The episode ends with a…
Steven Rinella talks with Senior Tracker Eliamani Marugwe. Topics Discussed: How to read signs on the ground; how to tell whether a track is old or new; sneaking up on game; poaching as a child and hunting cape buffalo with poison arrows; lighting restorative bush fires; and more. Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Read the full article here
For years, my father and father-in-law would tell us that they had everything under control to handle the natural disasters common to their areas. Healthy pantries, stored gasoline and propane, plenty of firewood, tractors to clear debris or snow, four-wheel drive vehicles for movement and most importantly generators for their wells and freezers. Yet, after each big weather event both of them would tell of what they didn’t quite have ready or of supplies that they should have had. I got into the practice of calling them before inclement weather to ask if they had water and fuel ready or…
The Wichita Falls Police Department is actively investigating an armed robbery that occurred at the Vape Mart on June 21, where two young male suspects were involved. Surveillance footage reveals one suspect brandished a handgun while demanding cash from the clerk, and in the absence of money, he left with several vape products. The second suspect served as a lookout during the incident, and both men fled westward after the robbery. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward to help solve this crime. The police ask that tips be directed to the Wichita Falls Area Crime Stoppers or…
On July 8, 1741, Theologian Jonathan Edwards preached perhaps the most famous of all American sermons, titled: “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”. It was preached at Enfield, Connecticut, during The Great Awakening — July 8, 1816: Frost reported in Waltham, Massachusetts during a “year without a summer”. This was attributed to a massive volcanic eruption of Mount Tambora in the previous year. Something similar had happened in 1709, with even longer-lasting economic effects. But the cause of the Great Frost of 1709 has not yet been firmly established. — Today marks the birth of actor Kevin Bacon…
Five minors are charged after a flare gun incident escalates into an assault at a Subway restaurant in Albany, New York. The 12-year-old boy among the group of offenders allegedly fired a flare into the air during a confrontation with employees, marking a worrying trend of youth violence linked to flare guns, which are increasingly being utilized in criminal activities. Police Chief Brendan Cox notes this marks the second flare gun-related incident in Albany in recent days, following a July 4th event that injured four people. While flare guns can legally be owned in New York without a permit, converting…
The Metropolitan Police Department reports a troubling spike in gun violence in Washington, D.C., with 11 shootings occurring over the Fourth of July weekend. Tragically, three of these incidents resulted in fatalities, prompting officials to reconsider strategies for preventing such violence in the future. This disturbing trend highlights ongoing challenges in urban safety, sparking renewed discussions among community leaders and law enforcement about effective intervention measures. As the holiday period typically sees increased gatherings, the impact of these violent events raises urgent questions about public safety and legislative responses. Read full story at www.yahoo.com Read the full article here