Author: Gunner Quinn

I’ve been writing professionally about guns and gun-related topics for a quarter of a century. As you might imagine, I have developed relationships during that time with most of the major ammunition manufacturers, as well as some smaller boutique ammo makers. They all continually introduce new products, and I could stay busy just writing about the ammunition the major players in this space, such as CCI, Federal, Hornady, Remington, Speer and Winchester produce. However, I’ve also found some fantastic loads that I use and trust from some of the smaller ammunition manufacturers, so I’m always open to trying new options—like…

I have spent a lot of time behind a gun counter. More so even then in front of them. I also had the distinct pleasure (horror?) of running a decently sized gun shop/indoor range through the entirety of the COVID-19 panic. This provides me with a unique insight into what the first-time handgun buyer, especially one motivated by fear, is looking for in a handgun. Firstly, let’s talk about motivation. Based on my completely anecdotal and personal experience, most first-time handgun buyers, especially those who bought guns during the COVID pandemic, are driven by fear. And to be fair, the…

As shooting competitively gets more popular, manufacturers have answered with purpose-built firearms, optics and accessories. This includes ammunition, where off-the-shelf hunting or self-defense cartridges just won’t cut it. Winchester Ammunition has answered the call of competitive shooters with its new Super Match lineup, comprised of cartridges tailored to perform in a variety of events. Winchester Super Match handgun ammunition is designed for semi-automatic pistol competitions. Super Match handgun cartridges use full metal jacket round or flat-nosed bullets. Winchester Super Match ammunition is precision engineered with match-grade components. The lineup includes 19 different loads, including those for handguns, shotguns and rifles.…

I turned 72 not too long ago — I know, I couldn’t believe it either — and part of getting older means becoming increasingly acquainted with glasses and red dot sights. That brings me to the Holosun EPS CORE-RD-MRS. Say that three times fast, by golly. It’s a compact, enclosed aluminum optic with a full-size viewing window and a 3 MOA dot. The multi-reticle system gives you a dot, circle-and-dot or circle-and-crosshair option. I’ve taken a particular liking to the circle-and-crosshair option. One feature I really appreciate is the solar charging system. The internal battery is rechargeable, and bright light…

Armed Citizen® Today On Aug. 30 around 3:30 p.m., four individuals wearing masks entered a jewelry store in Pomona, Calif., and at least one was carrying a gun. Responding quickly to the sight of the presumptive robbers, a person inside the store fired at the masked men with a shotgun, causing them all to flee. One of the masked suspects apparently attempted to return fire as they fled, but no one was injured. (sgvtribune.com; Monrovia, Calif.; 8/30/26) From the Armed Citizen® Archives – May 30, 1987 A 78-year-old Crestwood, Ala., widow heard a noise at her back door and saw…

Wilson Combat has long been known for its custom work within the 1911 world, but the company has branched out into other designs, including developing some of its own, such as the X9 series of guns. One of Wilson’s latest in-house creations is the Bulwark, which is featured in our latest “Gun of the Week” episode above. “Wilson, you know, they’re known for admittedly, some pretty high-end custom style of guns. They, you know, they do a lot of really great different projects in the custom gun marketplace, but those can be inaccessible for some folks,” American Rifleman Executive Editor…

In this series, we look at the classic, discontinued, or longstanding guns that hunters still use in the field today (hence the name). Whether they’re out of production or not, you can still find them at gun shops and hunting camps all across the states.When most think of a pump shotgun, they picture a Remington 870. With over 13 million made, this is no mystery. An 870 was the first shotgun I ever shot and is still the gun I take duck hunting every year. When automatics start acting up, and low-quality pump actions stop working, the 870 keeps going.Reliability…

00:00:01 Speaker 1: We’ve been traveling for two days. We’re 154 kilometers from Thompson, Canada, where we’re going to stay the night. In the morning, I’m going to catch a float plane out with Craig McCarthy with North Mountain Adventures, and we’re going to see if we can’t get a moose hemmed up here in northern Manitoba. It’s a very remote place. It is as wild as wild gets in North America. It’s hard to believe that this is really taking place. And I don’t know if I’ll fully realize it. 00:00:39 Speaker 2: Until we get in camp. But…

00:00:04 Speaker 1: Welcome to This Country Life. I’m your host, Brent Reeves. From coon hunting to trot lining and just general country living, I want you to stay a while as I share my experiences and life lessons. This Country Life is presented by Case Knives from the Store More Studio on Meat Eaters Podcast Network, bringing you the best outdoor podcasts that airways have to offer. All right, friends, grab a chair or drop that tailgate. I’ve got some stories to share. story you’re about to hear is true. The story requests I get from my time as…

The National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) today announced Smith & Wesson as an official partner of the 2026 NRA Battle Bus Tour.The NRA’s Gun Bus Battleground Tour is designed to take NRA-ILA’s grassroots, legislative, and political work directly to gun owners, ranges, and communities nationwide. Throughout the tour, NRA-ILA will highlight key Second Amendment fights, spotlight Smith & Wesson’s participation, and host planned events and photo opportunities throughout the country.“Smith & Wesson is one of the most recognized names in American firearms, and that reputation was built by serving law-abiding citizens, law enforcement, and the shooting sports…