Author: Gunner Quinn

Designed for operators in the French National Police’s elite RAID tactical unit, the Bastinelli R.E.D. Fixed Stone Washed knife is also eminently useful for everyday carry on the waistband of, or as a neck knife for, the average citizen. The handle’s unusual shape belies its excellent ergonomics and functionality, which result from a pronounced choil, contoured black G10 scales, and jimping on the thumb ramp and above and below the butt near a lanyard slot. The knife measures 8.6″ in length overall with a 4″ flat-ground blade of Bohler N690 stainless steel, and it weighs 4.6 ozs. The R.E.D. is…

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE) recently released a 61 page “Firearm Commerce Updates and New Analysis” report [PDF]. Figures included are up to and including 2023, the latest available. The total number of firearms domestically manufactured in 2020—including items listed on the National Firearms Act—was 11,827,390. The next year, after the collision of the COVID pandemic and widespread violence, the figure jumped to 15,120,931. It declined to 12,938,218 in 2022 and 2023 lower, coming in at 9,970,792. Firearms manufactured domestically in 2000, on the other hand, totaled only 3,932,734. Ten years later, it was up to…

Inspired by John Moses Browning’s iconic Winchester Model 1892, the Heritage 92 comes in a number of different models with various barrel lengths, finishes, and chamberings. The version that I tested has a 20 inch barrel, is chambered in .44 Magnum, holds 10 rounds in the tubular magazine, has semi-buckhorn sights, and walnut-colored tropical hardwood furniture. The Heritage 92 is light, attractive, and well-machined, operates reliably, and puts the shooter in touch with his inner movie cowboy. The .44 Magnum chambering has enough energy and a flat enough trajectory from a rifle length barrel to make the Heritage 92 useful…

On July 6, 1415, following his trial (pictured), Bohemian proto-reformer Jan Hus was burned at the stake in Constance, Germany.  The later Hussite revolution, led by Jan Ziska, used Hus’s name as a rallying cry. — On July 6, 1699, pirate Captain William Kidd was captured in Boston. — On July 6, 1917, Arab forces led T. E. Lawrence captured the port of Aqaba from the Turks. This was later dramatized in the movie Lawrence of Arabia. — And July 6th is also the anniversary of the 1994 Storm King Mountain wildfire that took the lives of 14 firefighters. —…

Farris Haley has been arrested for allegedly taking a gun during an ongoing homicide investigation at the Memphis Rox climbing gym. This incident follows a tragic shooting that left two men dead, raising serious concerns about safety and violence in community spaces. Haley faces multiple charges, including tampering with evidence and evading police. The recent events highlight the rising incidents of gun violence in Memphis and the impact on local businesses, prompting authorities to take action on gun control and community safety initiatives. Read full story at www.fox13memphis.com Read the full article here

The Birmingham Police Department is actively seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects involved in an armed robbery at a Dollar General on July 3. Two armed male suspects entered the store around 10 p.m. and stole approximately $600, resulting in a clerk suffering a non-life-threatening gunshot wound during the encounter. Authorities urge anyone with information about these suspects to come forward, emphasizing the urgency given the violence involved in the robbery. The local community’s support is crucial in helping law enforcement apprehend the individuals responsible for this dangerous act. Read full story at www.cbs42.com Read the full article…

In a proactive enforcement effort dubbed “Operation Thunder on the Mountain,” Birmingham police apprehended individuals for illegal fireworks and firearms on July 4, 2025. This initiative, executed by the Special Operations Bureau, aimed to enhance public safety during Independence Day celebrations in the Downtown Switch District, particularly around Railroad Park. Authorities confiscated a substantial quantity of illegal fireworks, violating local ordinances, alongside several firearms linked to unlawful possession. All seized items were handed over to the Birmingham Tactical Unit for proper disposal following public safety protocols, underscoring the police department’s commitment to maintaining a safe environment during holiday festivities. Read…

The Wisconsin budget signed by Governor Tony Evers allocates $1.6 million to establish 13 permanent positions at the Office of School Safety, ensuring continued focus on preventing and responding to violence in schools. Following the tragic shooting at Abundant Life Christian School, where a student and teacher were killed, the need for robust safety measures gained renewed urgency among lawmakers. Operating previously on temporary federal funds, the office now relies on fees from concealed carry permit applications and additional allocations from the state’s general fund. Despite securing two years of funding, Department of Justice officials caution that this financial model…

Felicia Hoffman, a 24-year-old woman from Lake County, recounts her harrowing experience of being shot in her ex-boyfriend’s home when he mistook her for an intruder. After sustaining severe injuries from a .45-caliber bullet that shattered her vertebra and torn her intestines, Hoffman expresses her relief at being alive but wishes for consequences for her assailant, who is protected by Florida’s expansive “castle doctrine.” This law permits individuals to use deadly force against perceived threats within their homes, leaving Hoffman feeling helpless after prosecutors decided to not file charges against her ex-boyfriend. The incident highlights ongoing debates surrounding the castle…

A chaotic Fourth of July celebration in Albany results in the shooting of ten individuals and a building fire spurred by a flare gun, just blocks from the Empire State Plaza. The violence unfolded over several hours, beginning with a shooting incident that left a 17-year-old with life-threatening injuries and culminating in a flare gun being fired into a Madison Avenue building, which was subsequently consumed by flames. Emergency responders faced immense challenges as panicked crowds fled the area following the gunshots. Among the injured were several teenagers celebrating the holiday. Albany officials are urging parents to take a more…