IDAHO — You can find a range of events happening across the Treasure Valley in your neighborhood this weekend unique pieces for your home at the Fort Boise Pottery sale on Friday and Saturday at the Fort Boise Community Center Your purchase supports local art programming and local artists who will be selling a variety of pieces Bogus Basin is offering another day of skiing and snowboarding on Saturday It's the second time in the mountain's 83-year history riding has been offered in May All season passes are welcome to ride from 9 a.m and Superior chairlifts will all be spinning Idaho Transportation Department The Idaho Transportation Department is hosting an online meeting starting today for State Highway 69 from Orchard Avenue in Kuna to Overland Road in Meridian The community is invited to view the proposed vision of the corridor as traffic is expected to increase by 55% over the next 25 years Participants can provide input and learn about the next steps for the SH-69 project “The proposed vision of the corridor will accommodate motorized and non-motorized users as growth along the corridor is projected to increase 55% over the next 25 years We look forward to gathering input from the community as their feedback is crucial to moving the study forward,” Project Manager Mark Wasdahl said Details for the online meeting are listed below: Those who do not have the ability to engage online are encouraged to call (208) 377-9688, or email Amber@RBCI.net and a member of the project team will provide other resources to participate Try a different filter or a new search keyword Streaming and Download help Redeem code supported by 20 fans who also own “Layers” Simply one of the best records i‘ve been allowed to listen to in years no need to describe the unbelievable jobs done here I cannot describe how much this album already means to me I just love it and will forever… thanks for that supported by 17 fans who also own “Layers” This album is top tier fusion jazz/beat Shading Sitting at the crossroads between jazz and broken beat the latest from Footshooter is a giddy uptempo delight I feel now like I have 10 arms and 10 legs Bandcamp Daily  your guide to the world of Bandcamp A Guide to the Dubwise Discography of Rockers Hi Fi and Biggabush A Guide to the Afrofuturist House Music of Dirty Bird Backxwash joins the show to discuss her recent release From 2011-style handguns to bullpup rifles Springfield Armory is not a company to shy away from a new product category Its next foray is into the world of “PDW” (personal defense weapon) large-format handguns with the new-for-2025 Kuna The Kuna is a semi-automatic handgun chambered for 9 mm Luger It utilizes a roller-delayed blowback action that uses a single The pistol has an upper receiver and handguard machined from aluminum and given an anodized finish The lower is reinforced polymer with a removable AR-pattern grip The Kuna’s magazines are made of translucent polymer with metal feed lips and have a capacity of 30 rounds the pistol has an overall length of 15.5” and weighs 4 lbs. The charging handle can be moved to either side of the firearm an M1913 Picatinny rail runs the length of the upper receiver for attaching optics the rail has built-in iron sights that display a front post and rear notch when folded down The receiver endplate has a section of Picatinny rail and the handguard has M-Lok slots for attaching accessories Threaded 1/2x28 TPI for attaching suppressors or other muzzle devices the barrel ships with a multi-port muzzle brake installed The Springfield Armory Kuna will be offered in two configurations—the standard pistol and the pistol with a folding Strike Industries FSA stabilizing brace attached. It has an MSRP of $999 or $1,149 with the brace. For more information, see the company’s website Long respected for its world-leading military small arms through its American factory and engineers shooters—and the new Concealed Carry 9 mm Luger micro pistol is poised to quicken it Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens Despite a slight decline in demand for new firearms the industry’s economic impact rose from $90.5 billion in 2023 to $91.7 billion in 2024 Kahr Arms has been most well-known for its single-stack line of concealed-carry pistols the company is moving into the double-stack market with its new Premium X Series Henry's Special Products Division has officially released its first line of unique offerings in its HUSH series of suppressor-ready lever-action rifles Built primarily from thick 6061 aircraft-grade aluminum is an incredibly robust and stable gun rest designed for use with pistols and long guns alike Springfield Armory has taken the wraps off its new Kuna pistol chambered in 9 mm Luger that packs in a roller-delayed operating system ambidextrous controls and hybrid flip-up sights plus a variant with a Strike Industries FSA folding brace More from Springfield Armory: “Developed in partnership with HS Produkt the roller-delayed Kuna is precision manufactured designed for optimal fit and function nimble handling and prolific capacity make it a fierce personal defense platform The all-new Kuna from Springfield Armory is built to deliver exceptional performance in a portable package.” One features an integrated Picatinny rail on the end plate The other variant is fitted with a Strike Industries FSA brace on the Picatinny rail end plate This single-side folding brace has a steel-hinge design provides quick deployment and compact storage At the heart of the Kuna is a roller-delayed operating system which employs a roller to temporarily lock the bolt into battery and eliminates the need for a heavy bolt or gas system The Kuna 9 mm pistol has a monolithic aluminum upper with integral M-LOK slots and the six-inch barrel is cold radial hammer forged for strength and durability The barrel sports a fixed design that minimizes movement and vibration during firing to enhance accuracy and shot-to-shot consistency the Melonite-finished barrel’s muzzle is 1/2×28 threaded and topped off with a multi-port brake The Kuna’s roller-delayed operating system and factory 1/2×28 threaded six-inch barrel make it a solid choice for use with a suppressor the Springfield Armory Kuna features a reversible non-reciprocating charging handle that automatically folds down and out of the way This is complemented by a set of ambidextrous controls The Kuna feeds from dedicated translucent 30-round magazines with metal feed lips allowing for immediate visual access to current round counts The Kuna also features an AR-pattern pistol grip with the Adaptive Grip Texture found on Springfield Armory’s Hellcat and Echelon pistols the Kuna features unique adjustable hybrid flip-up metal sights They offer users either a precision aperture rear/ring post front sighting system when flipped up or a pistol-style white dot front sight/U-notch rear unit when folded down More about the name “Kuna”: This new pistol is named after the European Pine Marten known in Croatia as the “Kuna.” A formidable hunter the Kuna holds the distinction of being the country’s national animal as well as lending its name to military units In tribute to Springfield Armory’s manufacturing partners at HS Produkt in Croatia and that nation’s storied tradition of resilience and independence the Kuna pistol represents the pinnacle of their shared mission and values The standard Kuna 9 mm pistol with an integrated Picatinny rail on the end plate is priced at an MSRP of $999 The other variant—with Strike Industries FSA brace fitted out on the Picatinny rail end plate—is priced at an MSRP of $1,149 Learn more about the new Springfield Armory Kuna at springfield-armory.com Team Remington’s Madison Sharpe and Todd Hitch claim Main Event High Over All titles at 2025 U.S Magpul allows customizable sight picture selection by adding a hooded front sight variant to its MBUS Pro sight A short history of Winter Olympic Biathlon competition from 1960 to 1976 Highlights from the May 2025 issue of Shooting Sports USA Here’s a look at each product in the new MDT Nanoguard lineup Stories of adventure and the coolest product releases delivered straight to your inbox Springfield’s Kuna is the gun I didn’t think I wanted Over the last 10 years while under the direction of President Steve McKelvain Springfield has made a habit of producing guns that set trends rather than follow them For me the Kuna PCC (pistol caliber carbine) is just another example With the iconic HK MP5 being the exception (because who among us doesn’t want one?) I’ve never been all that enamored with semiauto PCCs Shorty or pistol ARs in 5.56 or .300 Blackout have nearly twice the downrange energy and are only slightly larger in overall footprint the MP5 had its purpose inside the corridors of a frigate I suppose On hogs and wild game at any type of distance the best I can say about the 9mm round is that it truly sucks.    Or at least that’s how I used to think when I was young and even poorer than I am now because poor has a way of bringing out the pragmatist in people But these days we own guns simply because they are fun to shoot—hell even just fun to look at—and there is arguably no gun of any genre more fun to shoot than a reliable 9mm subgun like Springfield’s new Kuna.  Just so you know, Springfield didn’t name the Kuna after a wave in Hawaii kuna is the name of Croatia’s national animal the European pine marten that is evidently so revered there that the country named its official currency after it The gun is made for Springfield by HS Produkt of Croatia.  The first rendition of this subby was a full-auto version introduced in 2024 at the IWA show in Germany—and was meant to win European military and police contracts because those people love their subbies Now Springfield is releasing it to consumers as a semi-auto version with a skeletonized folding brace made by Strike Industries it’s got every modern feature we’ve come to expect it’s extremely reliable thanks to its  roller-delayed blowback action its price compared to the competition is ridiculous when you consider an MP5 costs several times more—if you can find one I hate to sound like an advertisement for Springfield here, because I rolled my eyes when I first heard it was launching a subgun. But then I shot the Kuna. Not only do I want one now, I need one. Pros: Compact; accurate; reliable; low recoil; quality build; just fun to shoot. Cons: Will make you realize you need another gun. Stories of adventure and the latest product releases delivered straight to your inbox Subscribe to the Field Ethos Print Journal (04/15/25) – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the launch of the Kuna™ 9mm pistol the roller-delayed Kuna is a precision-manufactured PDW designed for optimal fit and function This distinctively engineered pistol is named after the European Pine Marten the Kuna holds the distinction of being the country’s national animal as well as lending its name to military units In tribute to our manufacturing partners at HS Produkt in Croatia and that nation’s storied tradition of resilience and independence the Kuna pistol represents the pinnacle of our shared mission and values At the heart of the Kuna lies a roller-delayed operating system the pinnacle of durability and reliability Employing a roller to temporarily lock the bolt into battery the Kuna eliminates the need for a heavy bolt or gas system giving you unmatched control — shot after shot The Kuna 9mm pistol employs a rugged monolithic aluminum upper with integral M-LOK slots and the 6” barrel is cold radial hammer forged for strength and durability The barrel utilizes a fixed design that minimizes movement and vibration during firing to enhance accuracy and shot-to-shot consistency the barrel’s muzzle is 1/2×28 threaded and topped off with a multi-port brake The fully ambidextrous Kuna features a reversible This is complemented by a set of ambi controls The result is an ultra-compact 9mm firearm that can be easily operated by any user The Kuna feeds from dedicated translucent 30-round magazines that feature metal feed lips for exceptional durability while still allowing for immediate visual access to current round counts The Kuna ships with two of these highly capable mags the Kuna features an AR-pattern pistol grip with Adaptive Grip Texture — as on the Hellcat® and Echelon™ pistols One — priced at an MSRP of $999 — features an integrated Picatinny rail on the end plate The other variant — priced at an MSRP of $1,149 — features a Strike Industries FSA brace fitted out on the Picatinny rail end plate ensuring a solid fit and enhanced shooting stability This single-side folding brace offers quick deployment and compact storage “The performance of the Kuna speaks for itself,” says Steve Kramer Vice President of Marketing for Springfield Armory “With its roller-delayed operating system and ruggedly durable design the Kuna represents the new benchmark of capability.” A PDW built to deliver exceptional performance in a portable package.  For more information on the new Kuna 9mm, please visit https://spr-ar.com/r/6228 Burris Optics combined the range finding system of their Eliminator 6 with their TXR PRO to make the XTR PS riflescope for long-range shooting 20 mils of vertical turret travel and HUD (Heads Up Display) for ballistic data while looking through the riflescope SDS Arms imports Turkish made firearms including Tisa MAC and Spandau Arms with a complete lineup of pistols rifles and shotguns covering nearly every application The Spandau Arms hunting shotguns are modeled after the Benelli M2 for reliability and performance These new camo patterns keep turkey and waterfowl hunters concealed until they are in range for the shot on the wariest of birds The new Hi-power clone has many of the same features as the original pistol with some new finishes and tighter tolerances in manufacturing New for 2025 is the 5” barrel option in the compensated 1911 Double Stack series as well as a new AR style 9mm pistol using HK MP5 magazines ATI offers the Iron Lady gun safe in medium and large size options to fit a wide array of firearms and other valuables in a 350lb steel safe with a 30 min fire rating at 1,200 degrees 1,500 German made 1911 pistols will be offered in the 15th Anniversary pistol release These pistols feature fine wood grips and finish upgrades over the GSG pistol line up The new rifle case is modular in design to allow the user to lengthen or shorten the rifle case to fit the firearm Includes shoulder straps for backpack carry and wheels to transport the case easily through the airport The center padded portion of the case is removeable and acts as a range pad for prone shooting American Tactical now offers customers 2 models of Road Agent shotguns with 18” or 26” barrels in 12 and 20 ga with dual hammers and patented de-cocker lever for safe transportation in the field Their new triple barrel shotgun hits the market at $799.99 MSRP and is sure to please hunters American Tactical completes their Bull Dog Shotgun series now offering 12ga the new 22LR GSG-16P is sure to be a hit for the semi auto rimfire fans for a more economical ammo budget Mec-Gar now offers a full-metal Glock 17/19 magazine that works with factory Glock mag releases and includes an anti-friction coating to offer easier loading and reduce malfunctions from the magazine KelTec releases their PR57 pistol and SUB2000 rifle in 5.7x28mm as the demand grows for more firearms in this unique and effective cartridge See All Other Magazines See All Special Interest Magazines Get the top Firearms News stories delivered right to your inbox All Firearms News subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine Get Digital Access Subscribe Now By signing up, I acknowledge that my email address is valid, and have read and accept the Terms of Use My 2025 bingo card did not have a roller-delayed PDW coming out of the factories of Springfield Armory Springfield Armory has had a decades-long legacy of manufacturing small arms Now we have something befitting a James Bond movie or Secret Service detail in the Kuna 9mm pistol Follow me through my journey of reviewing this firearm in preparation for its announcement today The Springfield Armory Kuna 9mm pistol is a blend of modern aesthetic and intentional design that makes it both striking in appearance and practical it assimilates a lot of the best thoughts across the firearm industry into a diminutive yet lethal package The “elephant in the room” is that the Kuna is a direct competitor to the H&K SP5 (MSRP $3,389) and the Century Arms AP5 (MSRP $1,359) while the Kuna rings up at an MSRP of $1,149 for the variant we’re reviewing today When something is $2,240 to $210 lighter on the wallet it’ll make you stop in traffic and take notice While we are looking specifically at the Kuna pistol with a Strike Industries FSA brace today Springfield Armory does have 2 options within the Kuna series we are playing with the Springfield Armory Kuna pistol with a Strike Industries FSA brace (SKU: KN9069B-FSA) Your two potential offerings are listed below: in the rare event that you should ever need service for your firearm Springfield Armory has a lifetime warranty that stands behind all of their firearms While I have never experienced any issues with Springfield Armory firearms that I have reviewed in the past it is nice to know that you have that safety net and support from Springfield I have already shared a lot of thoughts and opinions why not some information directly from the source This is what Springfield Armory has to say about their Kuna 9mm pistol as it enters the United States to many people’s delight: One of the most common and recurring questions I receive reviewing firearms is This is important because what you do and do not get will dictate what type of accessories you need to additionally buy depending on what you want your end-product or weapon system to look like and Hand Stop are NOT Included with purchase*** Another frequent question that I receive when something new hits the market is: “What’s the upsell What’s the 30-second elevator pitch for this product?” Hopefully throughout this review I will answer that in-depth for you you can decide for yourself whether or not this is a pistol that you want to add to your arsenal these are the highlights that Springfield Armory truly wants you to take home with you: To test the Springfield Armory Kuna 9mm, I ran a bunch of Federal Premium’s Gold Medal Action Pistol 147 Grain Full Metal Jacket (FMJ) I’ll gladly give Federal a shout-out quickly because nearly every 9mm review I’ve completed in the past year I’ve been shooting this ammo All good attributes you’d want and expect from your range ammo thank you to Federal for providing that ammo I fired roughly 500 rounds of 9mm through this pistol with the bulk of it being Gold Medal Action Pistol but also some other random 9mm ammo I had laying around as well Even the fistfuls of random ammo I jammed into mags The Kuna comes with a pair of 30-round magazines while these are proprietary they are competitively priced at approximately $25.00 (MSRP) The 30-round magazines for the Kuna had somewhat stiff springs at the outset but the longer I shot the more they loosened in a positive way The first several magazines were “thumb beaters,” but the rest were a lot easier to load Something I felt compelled to add to this pistol was a hand stop. The magwell is textured where you could grip with your non-dominant hand there, but I didn’t want to be “choked up” on the firearm. So, I added a Strike Industries hand stop. The Strike Industries Bikini Hand Stop (MSRP $12.95 - 2 pack) is minimalism personified and is exactly what I was hoping for in adding a hand stop to this platform Enough to catch my hand from touching a hot silencer or muzzle but also tiny enough to not detract from the sexy aesthetic of this PDW This pistol was everything that you might imagine it to be: light I had zero malfunctions in testing and the longer I fired it the more I loved it This is a defensive firearm that I would deploy at 50 yards or less My metric for accuracy was essentially mag-dumping onto steel at 20 - 25 yards We’re talking about blowing through a mag as fast as you can Doing this on silhouette steel is a cakewalk (because it is an enormous target) I also did this repeatedly on 5” steel gongs never missing that made shooting by volume a lot easier as well To hush this lil’ baby and to engage in some more dynamic range shooting, I headed to Josh Froelich’s F5 Range in Minnesota If you are searching for some top-tier training or want to hit an open range day to clap steel out to 500 yards He’s an amazing guy who is running an equally amazing facility The silencer I used to test the Kuna was a JK 105 CCX from JK Armament Simple direct thread attachment on the ½” x 28 TPI muzzle and you can let the good times roll I tested this firearm 50/50 suppressed versus unsuppressed - and if you have a silencer - slap that bad boy on there It’ll make you giddy like a kid on Christmas morning to shoot this suppressed while clapping steel The addition of a suppressor did not change my point-of-impact or accuracy I have been writing for TFB for 9 years, and this is the first time I wore a suit to the range (yes, I did it so I could LARP like I’m some secret service dude). Also, I did a lot of vehicle work to test the handiness of deploying this pistol in tight spaces (something that is allowed at F5 Range in Minnesota) The Strike Industries FSA Brace is very tight and has a bit of a learning curve to deploying it quickly For people who may be in security detail or law enforcement as their occupation this was very handy to be manipulating around vehicles and tight spaces Even with a suppressor fitted you could easily clear a steering wheel and pull it out from the passenger’s seat or floor mat If you need to hop out of a vehicle and be on the move that is also an easy task for how small this braced-pistol is I felt very confident pulling this pistol out of a vehicle and gaining a proper sight alignment to take an effective shot Whether you are jumping out of an enclosed cab Ranger So, what are my final thoughts on the Springfield Armory Kuna 9mm pistol?.. There is a tremendous amount to like about this pistol The price and value proposition is off the charts and reliability at - or significantly above - its competitors An $1,149 MSRP feels like a misprint to me at this point My one complaint is that Springfield should give you the Strike Industries Bikini Hand Stop that I added to mine for this review since they are already giving you one Strike Industries product in their FSA brace I had strong concerns I was going to scorch my hand without a hand stop I have never been a big “roller-delayed guy” or had desires to own this category of firearm but goll damn… Springfield is going to make me spend money I hadn’t intended on spending because this pistol is simply that good Editor | AllOutdoor.comWriter | OutdoorHub.comWriter | TheArmoryLife.comWriter | Tyrant CNCWriter | MDT Chassis SystemsSmith & Wesson Certified ArmorerGlock Certified ArmorerFirefighter/EMSCity CouncilmanInstagram: strength_in_arms More by Adam Scepaniak Ha-KUNA Matata I am excited about this gun I'm your Idaho News 6 reporter for the South Boise and Kuna neighborhoods Idaho — A new traffic light in Kuna is improving safety along Avalon Street The City of Kuna upgraded the Avalon and Kay Street intersection with $1.12 million they secured through the ITD Initiatives Program Grant this place has really taken off," says Bill Doughty He has witnessed the number of traffic signals in town grow along with the population but I did notice that it does backup traffic on the main road a little bit but it does help you get onto the main road from the side streets," Doughty said The upgrade makes it easier for drivers to turn from side streets coming from places like the post office and Albertsons I'd go to the post office and try to get back onto the highway and it would take a while because there was no way because of the traffic," Doughty said So it just helps to make it safer for everybody (for) pedestrians and people driving," says Laura Lagier The new traffic signal brings Kuna's total to 22 including both pedestrian crossings and stop lights I'm sure we're gonna have a lot more at many of the other corners as this city grows," Doughty said We cover stories making an impact in Kuna. This is your home to stay on top of what is changing in Kuna and why it matters to you and your family. We want to hear from you! Click here and tell us what we should be covering in your neighborhood Kuna Butte is a great place for off-road recreation just south of town, but its also littered with a lot of illegally dumped trash. A local organization plans to clean up the area this Saturday, April 12th, and you are invited. you can take it to a dump," said Kristina Schmid with Mountain West Recreation Alliance She says she's fed up with the amount of trash illegally dumped in Kuna "I am not a person that can just sit back and say that's OK," said Schmid The local organization does service projects in the community on public lands. because the trash is growing excessively over here," she added Kuna Butte is the main target for their upcoming trash cleanup and Schmid says past events have removed at least 7 tons of trash I sometimes see people come out here with campers and their dirt bikes and they'll spend the weekend out here," she said Use of the area — especially for anything with wheels — is limited by the thousands of nails and burnt piles of trash littered around the trails "Those that play out here now feel like they have a responsibility to be here and keep it clean," Schmid said and J&M Sanitation is donating dumpsters to the cleanup "I will have supplies for everyone: gloves these areas are hard to completely restore and we just hope to minimize the impact at least to the wildlife," Schmid said Company files for Gemstone Technology Park near Meta's development Diode Ventures is planning a data center campus outside Boise First reported by BoiseDev Diode Ventures is proposing a data center campus on 620 acres near Locust Grove and Barker Roads in Kuna Kuna Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously last week to recommend approval to rezone the land to M-1 light industrial as well as the related comprehensive plan amendment The proposal will now go before the city council for approval Diode’s website describes the Gemstone Technology Park as a 620-acre proposed data center site located just outside Boise that is in early development A site plan suggests up to five buildings could be developed on the campus References to the Gemstone Park surfaced in Kuna City documents back in July 2024 According to Kuna Economic Development Director Morgan Treasure Diode approached the city about the project in the fall of 2023 the land is currently owned by former Kuna Mayor Duane Yamamoto Yamamoto was forced to come to Idaho during WW2 and kept at the Minidoka Japanese Internment Camp Meta is developing a large campus in the area, some 6 miles east of Diode’s project. The company announced plans for a new data center campus in Kuna in Ada County in early 2022 Meta originally aimed to invest $800 million developing a 960,000 sq ft facility, but was one of around a dozen sites temporarily paused as part of a design re-scoping to accommodate AI infrastructure and liquid cooling Data Centre Dynamics Ltd (DCD), 32-38 Saffron Hill, London, EC1N 8FH Email. [email protected]DCD is a subsidiary of InfraXmedia Company planning five-building campus in the Gem State Diode Ventures has been given the green light by local officials for a data center campus outside Boise As reported by IdahoNews6 and BoiseDev, the Kuna City Council last week voted 3-2 in favor of the proposed Gemstone Technology Park with Mayor Joe Stear casting the tie-breaking vote in favor of the project The development had been recommended for approval by city staff and the Kuna planning and zoning commission Diode is planning to develop a 620-acre campus near Locust Grove and Barker Roads in Kuna could see up to five buildings developed on the campus “We appreciate the Kuna City Council’s confidence in our ability to be good stewards of the land for sustainable growth in Kuna As we demonstrated throughout the process to date we are proud to be community partners in Kuna,” Diode told the local press in a statement “We also appreciate community feedback and will work with City staff and ACHD to satisfy our commitments to address concerns around traffic and landscape as we navigate through [the] next steps in the process.” Data Centre Dynamics Ltd (DCD), 32-38 Saffron Hill, London, EC1N 8FH Email. [email protected]DCD is a subsidiary of InfraXmedia Idaho (CBS2) — The Boise Police Department and the Ada County Sheriff's Office responded to a call for service involving a wanted felon In a joint statement released by the BPD and ACSO officers responded to a call around 3:00 am Friday morning Officers identified Erik Enriques as the suspect Enriques is wanted on a felony probation violation warrant Enriques rammed a BPD officer's patrol vehicle who was searching the area Meridian and Kuna police officers joined the pursuit making multiple attempts to stop the suspect The pursuit was eventually turned over to ACSO after the suspect traveled outside of Boise City limits and into Kuna Enriques drove "recklessly and at a high rate of speed through closed roads and construction zones before abandoning his vehicle near Kay Ave and Adrell Rd." Police from all responding agencies established a perimeter and used drones and K9s in an attempt to locate him Police sent a CodeRed emergency notification to nearby residents and notified local schools Anyone with information is asked to contact Ada County Non-Emergency dispatch at 208-377-6790 Springfield Armory is launching the new Kuna 9mm pistol. Developed in partnership with HS Produkt the roller-delayed Kuna is a personal defense weapon (PDW) with a small profile for quick handling At the heart of the Kuna lies a roller-delayed operating system for durability and reliability monolithic-aluminum upper with integral M-Lok slots and the 6-inch barrel is cold-radial-hammer forged for strength and durability The barrel is fixed for minimal movement and vibration during firing to enhance accuracy and shot-to-shot consistency and has a 1/2×28 tpi thread The Kuna feeds from dedicated translucent 30-round magazines that feature metal feed lips for durability while still allowing you to see your current round count The Kuna ships with two magazines and has an AR-pattern pistol grip with the same grip texture as on the Hellcat and Echelon pistols The Kuna also features unique adjustable hybrid flip-up metal sights that offer users either a precision aperture rear/ring post front sighting system when flipped up “The performance of the Kuna speaks for itself,” says Steve Kramer “With its roller-delayed operating system and ruggedly durable design the Kuna represents the new benchmark of capability.” One features an integrated Picatinny rail on the end plate and has an MSRP of $999 The other variant has a Strike Industries FSA brace fitted out on the Picatinny rail end plate and has an MSRP of $1,149 For more information on the new Kuna 9mm or other products made by Springfield Armory, visit springfield-armory.com The armed citizen needs to know more than just defensive tactics and how to shoot Carry your pocket pistol on your waistband The new 8.6 BLK cartridge looks to be a step closer to the general-purpose role the .300 BLK was originally intended to fill You are using an outdated browser. Upgrade your browser today or install Google Chrome Frame to better experience this site Obituaries Conveniently located on the west side of Erie in Millcreek Township directly across from beautiful Laurel Hill Cemetery offers the best when it comes to memorializing your loved ones offers a wide variety of services from funeral planning Phone:(814) 838-7656Email: dusckasmartin@gmail.com Idaho — As the Treasure Valley continues to grow more traffic is putting pressure on corridors like SH-69 to Kuna the Idaho Transportation Department is planning a major expansion of Meridian Road to accommodate the growing traffic demands "Bumper to bumper from about the time you get off the freeway all the way down to about Columbia or a little bit past," says Lauren Anderson describing the daily traffic congestion along Meridian Road during rush hour has witnessed significant changes to the area's infrastructure over the decades "Kuna-Meridian Highway used to be two lanes The road evolved from its original two lanes to its current five-lane configuration through projects in 1991 and 2001 ITD is looking to expand it further to seven lanes total — three in each direction plus a raised median to separate the two sides A smaller five-lane expansion is planned from Kuna Road to Orchard Avenue "That's gonna take some getting used to," says Anderson explains that this project aims to get ahead of the area's rapid growth and we're trying to get a little bit ahead of the curve here," Wasdahl says The expansion project will serve as a guide for future development along the corridor "It's not your standard 'we're going to take this whole corridor and build it out.' It's more of how do we build this piece by piece," Wasdahl explains Building it piece by piece means working with future developers who will contribute to building parts of the project "Commercial developers want to see how they're going to interact with the roadway We'd like to have a good interaction with the houses that are being built," says Wasdahl the population living within two miles of Highway 69 is expected to grow by 55% in the next 25 years which will significantly increase traffic on the already congested corridor "We know what we need to build out there to handle the future traffic how it works for the people who use it," says Wasdahl ITD has created a virtual open house on their website where residents can explore the proposed changes street by street and provide feedback. "Get the big picture and let us know what little pieces we may have missed," Wasdahl added This story was reported by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy SOCIAL SECURITY INFORMATIONFREQUENTLY ASKED MILITARY QUESTIONSLOCAL RESOURCESPRE-PLANNING FORMCremation Authorization FormEmbalming Authorization FormMore and was the son of the late Thaddeus and Jean (Strasburger) Kuna Jason was a member of Queen of the Apostles Parish Church He was a graduate of West Scranton High School Ransom and most recently with the Azek Company Jason was a devoted and loving husband and father Jason was a man of many passions: he found joy in cooking and barbecuing for his loved ones and nothing made him happier than playing outdoors with his children and family vacations to the Outer Banks were treasured traditions that brought everyone together Jason was also a skilled roofer and carpenter generously sharing his expertise with anyone who needed help His fearless spirit and unwavering love will remain in the hearts of all who knew him We extend our deepest gratitude to the doctors and staff at Lehigh Valley Hospital and Hospice of the Sacred Heart for their outstanding care He will be deeply missed but never forgotten Jason is survived by his wife of 16 years Jeanine (Jake) Kuna they had just celebrated their 16-year anniversary on October 11 his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews A mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday November 4th at 10:00am at Queen of the Apostles Parish Church November 3rd from 5pm-8pm at Kiesinger Funeral Services Interment will be held at SS Peter and Paul Cemetery Family and friends are asked to go directly to the church on Monday morning for the mass there will be no procession from the funeral home #Kuna © 2016  All rights reserved.   Designed and created by Scott Kucharski Idaho — A tight 3-2 vote at Tuesday's Kuna City Council meeting rezoned a property in southeast Kuna from agriculture to industrial— paving the way for the Gemstone Technology Park project After hours of public comment in support and against the data center and a tie was broken by Kuna Mayor Joe Stear RELATED: Micron builds new childcare center to address community needs "I think this is a good usage that is allowed by the development agreement that provides the neighbors with a lot less traffic a lot less other things going on that we don't necessarily think our roads are capable of and our school district is capable of," says Dana Hennis Hennis says the data center is the city's best option or much more residential housing that our school district can't support out there and we don't really have the utilities structure out that way," added Hennis worry about the long-term impacts of the project "The main part that is really concerning is the construction will take 10 years," said Murray Murray says she grew up in a farming community in northern Utah and watched firsthand as farmland turned industrial the farms surrounding [us] all turned to either industrial or neighborhoods and so now my parent's home is the only farm—surrounded by warehouses and neighborhoods," says Murray Kuna already has an industrial area on the east side of town — where the Meta data center is currently being built. Diode Ventures, the company behind the Gemstone Technology Park project says they appreciate the community's feedback and have confidence in their ability to be good stewards of the land in Kuna They also indicated that they have plans to dish out some $40 million to fund improvements for the city's school district It's just the developments that are well thought out the projects that are well thought out— I think make the difference," added Hennis The Ultimate Firearms Destination for the Gun Lifestyle Home » Reviews » Springfield Armory KUNA: A Modern Roller-Delayed 9mm Carbine for a Grand We first got word of the HS Produkt Kuna on a factory visit to Croatia just before the world lost its collective marbles due to a Chinese lab leak and Springfield has added it to their considerable list of SKUs importing it for the general public as a large format handgun.  should you consider this particular wannabe subgun There are essentially three operating systems available to the end user The most basic — straight blowback — has the advantage of being inexpensive to manufacture but comes with the downside of a heavy bolt and more recoil than the 9mm Luger cartridge has any right to generate.  Gas piston operation is a comparative rarity but it sacrifices simplicity for low reciprocating mass there are the various flavors of roller-delayed carbines ranging from the iconic MP5 and its clones to newcomers such as Angstadt Arms’ UDP9 and the Stribog.  The Kuna uses a version of the roller-delayed blowback system but it’s a clean-sheet design incorporating a lot of refinements.  Rather than start with a rifle-caliber carbine and then adapt it to a pistol cartridge like most AR-15 designs the Kuna is wrapped around a magwell dimensioned for the 9mm and 40 S&W.  which has largely slipped into the collective memory hole Because certain South American police forces still have a fondness for it Casting a jaundiced eye at the area immediately in front of the mag catch there appears to be more than enough space to accommodate the extra 4mm length of a 10mm versus 40 S&W round and the operating stroke is also plenty long enough.  Don’t be too surprised too if there’s a line extension in the future just to service the shouty nerds in the comments section who whine for a 10mm version then purchase enough for all of their friends — i.e. It’s easy to go bust in the gun biz listening to your customers.  two-position feed design and appear both well thought out and executed with curved translucent polymer bodies and reinforced steel feed lips.  these don’t appear to have been lovingly crafted from gossamer spun by elves and blessed by the Pope himself so you won’t need a second mortgage in order to stock up We’d like to see a 20-round version for use in messenger bags and backpacks the two 30 rounders that ship with the gun are a good start.  All controls can be operated with either hand and the bolt release is positioned so that it can be hit with either the index finger of the master hand or the support thumb during a reload.  the safety can be engaged regardless of whether the hammer is cocked and the levers fall naturally under the thumb but we found it’s better to use the trigger finger’s knuckle to reapply it Shooters are never happy with their purchase and most will find some way to make it their own; one of the quickest and easiest mods is to switch in your favorite pistol grip.  the process is simplified by using an AR-15 fitment The one that comes from the factory has the same texture as the Echelon handgun and is fairly vertical.  The polymer lower is attached to the aluminum upper by means of two captive takedown pins the rear of which locks the Pic-railed endcap in place Slide the endcap downward about a ¼ inch and pull it free use the charging handle to slide out the recoil spring That’s about as far as you’ll need to go to keep the gun running — hose it off with brake cleaner then spray everything with oil — but further disassembly isn’t at all complicated.  Fire control components are unique to the Kuna and disconnector will look familiar to AR owners they’re held inside a chassis to form a trigger pack which can be removed by first pulling out the safety selectors.  Critical components are silver and appear to be nickel boron coated for wear resistance and lubricity Our sample started out with a 6-pound single-stage trigger with some creep and more of a rollover feel — there’s enough bearing surface to work with should anyone want to attempt a trigger job The Kuna’s serialized upper receiver starts out as an aluminum extrusion Its full length Picatinny top rail provides a recess for some of the best backup iron sights we’ve seen on a subgun they’re a bit too low to use with a stock that’s been set up for optics.  and provide both windage and elevation adjustment non-reciprocating charging handle can be swapped without tools from left to right side tipping the scales at over 19 ounces (as compared to a 9mm AR which typically weigh in at around 22 to 25 ounces for carrier and buffer) In order to cram everything into a small space the gun relies not on a powerful recoil spring but a single roller at the 12 o’clock position which locks the bolt to the barrel trunnion when in battery.  spring-loaded weight forward of the main bolt and at rest allowing the weight to travel about 3/16 of an inch to the rear freeing up the roller and unlocking the bolt the bolt runs into a squishy polymer buffer Due to being designed around the 40 S&W cartridge we’d be interested in playing around with lightening the bolt and seeing what that did to both recoil impulse and bolt speed — there’s certainly plenty of steel available to mill out One of the first things we did to our sample Kuna even before sending the first rounds downrange was to file a Form 1 and turn it into a legal short-barreled rifle it was time to replace the Strike Industries folding brace it arrived with and add a stock because while braces are a useful thumb in the eye to the ATF they’re not as useful as a proper stock.  which offers a solid lockup and adjustments for both length of pull and comb height From the same company came a handstop and stubby vertical foregrip and an M-LOK panel to insulate the right side of the handguard area.  The left side received a remote pressure switch wired to a SureFire Turbo Mini Scout light while aiming was handled by means of a Trijicon MRO A Dead Air Mojave 9 rounded out the ensemble We shot the Kuna initially with its muzzle brake installed it probably wasn’t going to have much of an effect 9mm Luger simply doesn’t have the gas volume  or pressure to work a comp very effectively compared to a centerfire rifle round It wasn’t until we started pushing the pace firing multiple double taps on B/C-sized steel that we noticed the dot was actually being pushed down on recoil then would jiggle to the right as the action cycled.  but it never left the confines of the target at 40 yards most consistent hammers we’ve seen on a subgun-sized carbine.  If you can press the trigger without disturbing your sight picture the Kuna will keep pace with full-sized guns like the MP5 when it comes to speed and placing multiple rounds on target this has ambi controls placed where a normal human can reach them and a magwell that doesn’t require the accuracy of a laser-guided anti-tank weapon to hit.  hammer-forged barrel proved to be capable of the kind of accuracy you’d expect and we had no trouble shooting 2-inch groups at 50 yards with both S&B 124-grain ball and Federal Hydrashock Deep this seems like another winner from HS Produkt If you’re looking for a compact and effective backpack or vehicle gun the Kuna delivers a lot of controllable firepower in a very compact package that’s easy to shoot well Those in the market for a PDW would be well advised to consider it as would anyone looking for a fun recreational shooter that would perform in PCC matches.  one with a Strike Industries 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Well as the only person I’m aware of who’s shot both the Kuna and the Lucansky Stinger… what’s the call Is an adapter needed to mount the A3 folding brace to the Kuna I’m trying to order and the last step in selecting an adapter it should come with everything needed to mount to the Kuna The Kuna has Picatinny 1913 on the rear cap as the mounting interface Save my name & email in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Well as the only person I'm aware of who's shot both the Kuna and the Lucansky Stinger.. I'm trying to order and the last step in selecting an adapter is making progress on its new data center located on the outskirts of Kuna With the exterior buildings of the data center complete workers are now focusing on the interior to complete the data halls These are peak months for construction — with more than 1,400 construction workers and tradesmen working on the project the facility is expected to create more than 100 jobs in the community The new data center is being built near the intersection of King Road and South Cole Road Meta says the data center represents a more than $800 million investment into Idaho "Meta's data center investment of nearly $1 billion will generate new jobs and foster innovative business and community opportunities within the state of Idaho," said Cody Allred Meta is also planning to fund a new water and sewer system for the City of Kuna The company also has partnered with the Kuna School District to create STEM-based learning opportunities for students Idaho (CBS2) — The Kuna School District is considering a district-wide policy to ban cell phones and other personal devices during the school day is part of a growing trend in Idaho to reduce classroom distractions and improve learning environments According to School Board Chair Kimberlee Nixon the district is currently focused on gathering community feedback before making a decision "It's important for our patrons and our community members to know that we're still in that listening phase," Nixon said "Even though we have another policy to look at So what we really want them to do is to take a look at that policy that will be coming out tomorrow and give us a read-through We want to make sure that we're doing what's right by our community." The proposed policy would prohibit cell phone use during school hours requiring students to keep their devices away from the first bell to the last Nixon said the motivation for the policy stems from a desire to create better learning conditions "As a board member and as a person who wants our students to do well I think instructional time is the most important thing I can give to that student and to that teacher," Nixon said "When they're done with their assignments they want to immediately take a look at their phones to see what's going on." The proposal also comes in response to Idaho's "Phone-Free Learning Act," which provides $5,000 in funding to districts that implement phone bans Nixon noted the district has looked to other schools with successful policies for guidance "The research shows basically your top kids kind of stay the same but your low and middle kids with a phone policy really have made large improvements in their test scores and in their ability to stay focused on things in the classroom along with their mental well-being of not being worried about bullying or that kind of stuff," Nixon said the board continues to weigh the pros and cons emphasizing that any final decision will take community feedback into account Idaho (CBS2) — The head baker and co-owner of Hudson Baking Co has been diagnosed with metastatic cancer again In a rally of support, hundreds of regulars have been frequenting the bakery even more and donating thousands of dollars through a special tip jar on the counter and a GoFundMe page Hudson said he plans to continue working 15-hour days seven days a week through his upcoming treatment as he did during his last battle with cancer in 2021 just three months after opening the bakery The plea on the fundraising page reads: As Aaron navigates treatment we hope to keep our shop doors open and continue raising our family and we are determined to do everything in our power to ensure he receives the care he needs We kindly ask for your prayers during this challenging time We hope to continue baking for our community for many years to come and we are eternally grateful for the incredible support we have received Thank you for standing with us during this difficult journey." Check back for more updates to this article Kuna Police deputies were dispatched to the 1500 block of North Linder Road in Kuna to investigate a report of a car entering a building Idaho — Voters in Kuna have approved the $7.2 million dollar Kuna School District levy with current results showing that 59% are in favor of passing (Below is the transcript from the broadcast story.) More funding is headed to the Kuna School District after early election results show voters approved of that $7.2 million school levy over two years I'm your Kuna neighborhood reporter Brady Caskey and I've been covering this issue for months After previous levy attempts failed in May the district tells me they had to cut $2.5 million from their budget this year RELATED: 'How does a district survive losing 60 staff': Kuna parents share concerns if school levy fails. The new funding will be spread out over two years to help cover costs for teacher salaries Most of that money will maintain 37 existing teaching positions and add six more "We are so grateful to the voters of the Kuna School District for passing our two-year supplemental levy and community members made all the difference." Passing the levy allows the district to continue offering full-day kindergarten and reduce class sizes for the next two school years roughly 13,000 more voters weighed in compared to the May primaries of Williamsport passed away surrounded by family on Friday in Williamsport he was the last surviving child of the late Jacob A He graduated from Williamsport High School Lewis proudly served his country in the United States Army where he became a familiar and trusted face at the Williamsport Water Authority for 37 years all of which reflected his love for the simple pleasures of life He loved cutting the grass or solving find-a-word searches on his lanai His friendly nature shone through in his love for conversation as he never missed an opportunity to strike up a chat with neighbors or newcomers alike One of Lewis’s most cherished pastimes was sitting on the porch swing with his dear Sylvia Those who knew Lewis would describe him as loving and friendly–a man who brought warmth and light into the lives of those around him His ability to find joy in everyday moments and loved spending time with those he loved Surviving in addition to his wife are three daughters and Jean Patrick (David) of Williamsport; four grandsons and Ryan Patrick; and numerous nieces and nephews A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. memorial donations in Lewis’ name may be made to Susquehanna Health Foundation c/o UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Williamsport PA 17701 or the Korean War Veterans of Lycoming County Arrangements entrusted to Knight-Confer Funeral Home Online condolences may be made on Lewis’ memorial page at www.KnightConferFuneralHome.com