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Preview: Lunatec Mist, Shower & Drink Bundle
Describing it as “a combination of a kitchen faucet, garden hose, shower and water bottle,” Lunatec’s hand-pressurized hydration container system provides a new level of convenience in cleanup chores and personal hygiene for the outdoor sportsman.
Review: FN 509 CC Edge XL
With increasingly more and more micro-compacts coming to the market in the last 10 years, consumers are beginning to go the other way, searching for more shootable options to carry for protection, and FN has answered with its 509 CC Edge XL.
New For 2025: Watchtower Firearms Bridger
Watchtower Firearms' latest introduction pays homage to famed explorer Jim Bridger, and this bolt-action has a few innovative features designed to make it the "ultimate backcountry hunting rifle."
Preview: Caldwell Lead Sled 3
Whether you’re zeroing your new scope or trying to find the best load for your rifle, recoil-reducing rests like the Lead Sled 3 from Caldwell offer a solid testing foundation.
Gun Of The Week: Taurus 692 Executive Grade
Welcome to American Rifleman’s “Gun Of The Week,” where our staff editors examine the firearm industry’s latest offerings. And for this episode, we have a multi-caliber, switch-cylinder revolver from Taurus on the range. Meet the 692 Executive Grade.
The Armed Citizen® Feb. 14, 2025
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
Elmer Keith & The Evolution Of The .38 Special
Elmer Keith considered the .38 Special to be "too small for a man-stopper or service cartridge," but his work improved the capabilities of the round, and today's offerings are even more capable.
SK Guns Breaks Ground On New Florida Facility
SK Guns broke ground on a new 20,000-sq.-ft. facility in St. Augustine, Fla. to serve as the firm's headquarters and distribution center.
I Have This Old Gun: Remington Model 95 "Double Derringer"
Just after the Civil War, Remington Arms began producing its Model 95 "Double Derringer," which would become one of the most popular guns the firm ever made.
New For 2025: Colt Optics-Ready Competition 1911s
In keeping with the ongoing optics-ready trend in the handgun world, Colt introduced two new models of its Competition 1911 that are designed to accept many of today's popular red-dot optics.
Review: Meprolight Mepro M22 Red-Dot Optic
Meprolight’s new M22 red-dot optic is lighter and smaller than its predecessor while offering the same extreme ease of use.
Tips & Techniques: A Speedloader For .22s
Rimfire shooters of several types of popular rifles and revolvers have long struggled with a convenient way to take spare ammunition into the field. Here's an easy solution.
Ruger, Mossberg Continue To Support Friends Of NRA
The NRA Foundation announced that Ruger and Mossberg are 2025 Defender Level Corporate Sponsors of the Friends of NRA program.
Herring Model 2024: Fightlite’s Evolutionary Inevitability
Modern problems require modern solutions, and FightLite’s innovative Herring Model 2024 proves that the lever gun can still be more than just a relic of a bygone age.
The Armed Citizen® Feb. 10, 2025
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
New For 2025: Smith & Wesson CSX E-Series
Smith & Wesson has updated its hammer-fired CSX with new E-Series models, featuring enhancements to its trigger, optics-mounting system and additional texturing. A model with an extended barrel is also available, too.
Preview: Offical U.S. Army Pistol Training Manual
The Official U.S. Army Pistol Training Manual as published by the Dept. of the Army and now made available by Lyons Press.
Twisted Sisters: The PX4 G-SD From Beretta & Langdon Tactical Technology
Beretta's PX4 Storm never caught the full attention of the American shooting public, but with recent updates, along with Langdon Tactical Technology's work on the platform, this DA/SA semi-automatic is worth a second look.
Preview: Ultradyne Orbit Ballhead
In recent times, tripods have proven to be an effective foundation for delivering long shots on target, which is where Ultradyne’s Orbit Ballhead comes into play.
New For 2025: Stoeger STR-9 ThinLine
Stoeger’s STR-9 series of striker-fired semi-automatic pistols have garnered much attention for its feature-rich designs and affordable price points. For 2025, the company is bringing an entirely new class of STR-9 to the U.S.