Author: Gunner Quinn
Residents of Kingstree, South Carolina, gather at the Alex Chatman Auditorium to protest increasing gun violence in their community, which has seen 464 service calls related to firearms in the past year. Community leader Veronica Cooper emphasizes the need for dialogue and solutions to ensure a safer environment for children, highlighting the recent tragic shooting that claimed the lives of two teenagers. The meeting draws support from various local leaders, including Mayor Darren Tisdale and representatives from several nonprofit organizations. Attendees, like Faron Clements—who lost his 17-year-old daughter to gun violence—advocate for community involvement and mentorship programs as vital steps…
Colt introduces an array of advanced weaponry aimed at enhancing the effectiveness of U.S. Marines, including a grenade launcher and an innovative anti-defilade gun designed to target enemies beyond cover. This cutting-edge technology promises to significantly improve the Marines’ operational capabilities in combat scenarios where traditional firing methods are limited. In addition to these firearms, Colt showcases a unique foldable machete, highlighting the importance of versatile tools in modern warfare. The potential impact of these new weapons on the battlefield invites further exploration of how they will shape Marine tactics and effectiveness in future deployments. Read full story at www.militarytimes.com…
Brock Watson, a repeat offender in Delaware County, is sentenced to 18 years in prison following his conviction for armed robbery, criminal recklessness, and theft. The 29-year-old’s sentence comes just shy of the maximum allowed, underscoring the seriousness of his crimes, which include involvement in a violent home invasion that began with gunfire in Muncie. During the trial, evidence revealed that Watson shot at a resident who had attempted to confront him and his accomplices during the robbery. With a criminal history boasting 14 misdemeanor and 10 felony convictions, Delaware County Prosecutor Eric Hoffman emphasizes the need to hold repeat…
The Pentagon announces a suspension of certain military aid deliveries to Ukraine, including vital air defense interceptors, amid a comprehensive review of U.S. military support worldwide. According to Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell, this decision prioritizes American defense needs while evaluating existing aid commitments to various nations. This change follows reporting by Politico and others revealing a pause in munitions deliveries after a review led by Elbridge Colby, head of Pentagon policy. As the review continues, the implications for U.S. military aid to allies like Israel and Taiwan remain uncertain, raising questions about the future of support to Ukraine as it…
Detroit police are actively searching for a suspect following a shooting that injured a 24-year-old man on a city bus early Wednesday morning. The incident occurred around 7:25 a.m. near Eight Mile Road and Mt. Elliott Street, where, according to officials, the assailant approached the victim and fired a gun before fleeing the scene. Police have released security camera images of the suspect, described as a man in his 50s wearing a baseball cap and a white T-shirt. The Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) is enhancing security on buses in response to this and previous incidents, aiming to reassure the…
A federal judge has ruled that non-California residents can apply for concealed-carry weapon (CCW) permits, declaring state laws that barred such applications unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge Cathy Bencivengo found that these restrictions violated both the Second and 14th Amendments, impacting individuals from states like Idaho and Pennsylvania who are licensed to carry concealed weapons in their home states. The ruling could lead to significant changes in California’s gun regulations, allowing non-residents to apply for CCW licenses more broadly, just as residents do. Judge Bencivengo emphasized that California failed to demonstrate a historical precedent for such restrictive laws, marking a pivotal…
The long, long battle for Sunday hunting in Pennsylvania may finally be coming to an end.On July 1, House Bill 1431 reached the desk of Governor Josh Shapiro after passing out of the House and Senate. The bill would lift the ban on Sunday hunting during all hunting seasons in the Keystone State.Currently, Pennsylvania only allows the hunting of foxes, coyotes, and crows on Sundays. Since 2019, they have added three other Sundays to the fall hunting season: one during archery deer season, one during rifle deer season, and one during rifle bear season.But Pennsylvania has some of the country’s…
More than two decades ago, your NRA Publications (now NRA Media) announced its inaugural Golden Bullseye Awards issued by each of its editorial brands, coveted honors that allow this magazine’s editors, American Rifleman, to recognize and commemorate exceptional innovations and standout performers in their respective categories—guns, optics, ammunition and accessories. The award-selection process is often difficult, with great new products to sift through each year. But we eventually achieved consensus with the below Ammunition Product Of The Year Award for 2025. “The Golden Bullseye Awards are our way of honoring those companies that introduced products of remarkable utility, innovation and…
Smith & Wesson has been around for nearly two centuries, so you might assume that the new Model 1854 is the resurrection of a much older lever gun. In fact, Smith’s new offering is the very first modern lever action rifle the company has ever produced, and it’s only been out for about a year.“1854” refers not to the year the gun was initially released (as is the case with many of Winchester’s lever guns), but to the year Horace Smith and Daniel Baird Wesson released a different lever-action firearm, the Volcanic. The company says the Model 1854 is the…
On June 16, Maryland delegates from both sides of the aisle attended an afternoon of target shooting, fun and a solid dose of education on the sport’s dedication to safety at the Loch Raven Skeet and Trap Center in Phoenix, Md. The gathering was hosted by some of the industry’s foremost manufacturers and organizations. The event was organized to help attendees gain a better understanding of the relationship between shooting sports retailers, manufacturers and the recreational shooters they serve. Legislators included many who already have a passion for shooting sports and several who are unfamiliar with the sport. Each attendee…