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Outdoor Channel Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary
From humble beginnings in the early 1990s to a television powerhouse today, Outdoor Channel has continuously evolved, bringing the best in hunting, shooting, fishing and adventure into viewers’ homes.
I Have This Old Gun: Whitworth Rifle
Sir Joseph Whitworth, an engineer tasked with solving production problems related to the Pattern 1853 Enfield, elected to create an entirely new rifle musket. His Whitworth rifle, while never officially adopted, provided remarkable performance for its era.
New For 2024: Cimarron Firearms 1847 Walker Company A
Colt's Walker revolver is one of the most legendary firearms ever made, and Cimarron Firearms is honoring the original manufacturing run with a faithful reproduction of the Company A revolvers made for the U.S. military.
Review: Colt King Cobra .22 LR Target
The return of Colt’s iconic series of “snake gun” double-action revolvers to the shooting sports marketplace began in 2017 with the re-introduction of the Cobra series, but one niche that remained unfulfilled until 2022 was a model chambered for the popular .22 Long Rifle rimfire cartridge: the King Cobra Target.
2024 Rifle Of The Year: Springfield Model 2020 Rimfire
American Rifleman is pleased to announce the 2024 Rifle Of The Year Award goes to Springfield Armory.
Thompson/Center Arms Acquired By Former Owner
Gregg Ritz, former owner of Thompson/Center Arms, reacquired the company this week, announcing "Thompson/Center Arms will continue to thrive in the years to come."
Friends, Firearms And Freedom: New Guns & Gear 2024
Each year, freedom-loving Americans are excited to see the firearm industry’s latest guns, optics, ammunition and accessories, and there will be no better opportunity in 2024 to do so than at the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Dallas, Texas.
The Armed Citizen® May 6, 2024
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
Preview: CCI Uppercut 22 LR
The latest advancement in rimfire ammunition comes in the form of a defensive loading from CCI and its new Uppercut line for .22 Long Rifle-chambered pistols.
Firearm Industry Economic Impact Rises 371 Percent Since 2008
The total economic impact of the firearm and ammunition industry in the United States increased from $19.1 billion in 2008 to $90.05 billion in 2023, marking a trending increase of 371 percent.
Preview: Aircraft Weapons Of World War One
In a rich collection of images, all organized into chapters highlighting different types of aircraft, armament and ordnance, author Tom Laemlein provides an exciting window into the infancy of aerial combat in Aircraft Weapons Of World War One: A Photo Study Of Aerial Ordnance In The Great War.
New For 2024: Zenith Firearms ZF-56
Zenith Firearms is known for its G3- and MP5-style firearms, but this year, the company is taking the roller-delayed firearm concept to the next level with the ZF-56.
Preview: SME Spot Shot WiFi Spotting Scope Camera
Shooting Made Easy’s (SME) Spot Shot camera is the latest incarnation in a line of devices aimed at digitizing the analog world through a simple, yet effective, enhancement designed for use on traditional field optics.
Gun Of The Week: Kimber KDS9c
Welcome to another American Rifleman Gun Of The Week video, and this time, we’re looking at the Kimber KDS9c, yet another M1911-style handgun that accepts a double-stack magazine.
The Armed Citizen® May 3, 2024
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
2024 NRA Board of Directors Election Results
The National Rifle Association is pleased to announce the results of the 2024 elections for the NRA Board of Directors.
Review: Rossi R95 Triple Black In .30-30 Win.
This version of a classically styled lever-action sports a tactical makeover for modern lever-gun fans.
C&H Precision Earns "Large Business Of The Year" Award
Georgia’s Richmond Hill Chamber of Commerce votes C&H Precision as “Large Business of the Year.”
Rifleman Review: Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro
Springfield Armory's Hellcat Pro is taller, longer and heavier than the company's original Hellcat, but these dimensional increases actually do a lot to benefit the armed citizen.
Bill Ruger’s Prototype Rifle
Ruger may be celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2024, but the first firearm designed and built by William Batterman Ruger, the semi-automatic Savage Model 99 conversion seen to the left, came some 10 years before the Standard Model debuted in 1949.