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Tested: RTS Tactical Bulletproof Memory Foam Pillow
RTS Tactical launched its Bulletproof Memory Foam Pillow, and it just begged for some real-world ballistic testing, so American Rifleman editors headed down to the range to see what it could take.
The Armed Citizen® July 11, 2022
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: Federal Premium 100th Anniversary Ammo Packages
In honor of its 100th anniversary, Federal Premium is offering a number of limited-edition commemorative ammunition packages in popular handgun, rifle and shotshell chamberings.
Heckler & Koch's USP Tactical: The Wiley Clapp Review
The USP Tactical is a big, raw-boned brute of a sidearm. It sits big in your hand and takes a fat magazine of those chunky cartridges that Americans have been using for almost a century. An accurate pistol with subtly effective lockwork, this H&K is a pistol that I can recommend to you.
Springfield Armory Announces Gear Up Promotion For All Striker-Fired Pistols
Springfield Armory announced the launch of its new Gear Up promotion, where customer who purchased one of the company's striker-fired pistols can qualify to receive three extra magazines and a dual pistol case.
Guns Of The Battle Of Britain
While most think of the RAF when it comes to the Battle of Britain, the makeshift British Home Guard also played a key role in keeping the isles safe from German invaders.
Freedom Arms: A Custom-Grade Revolver Company
Wayne Baker and noted gunsmith Dick Casull—whose namesake .454 Casull cartridge first made headlines in 1959—established the company Freedom Arms. It wasn’t big-bore revolvers they concentrated on, not early anyway.
Rifleman Q&A: .22-Cal. Cartridge Compatibility
I own a Winchester 1890 in .22 Winchester Rimfire and a Model 62 in .22 Long Rifle. Will a .22 LR fit in the WRF chamber and fire without danger to the firearm and user?
The Armed Citizen® July 8, 2022
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
NRA Gun Of The Week: Nighthawk Custom GRP In 30 Super Carry
Watch this Gun of the Week for a close-up look at the Nighthawk Custom GRP chambered in Federal Premium's latest defense round, 30 Super Carry.
Engineering A Solution: Inside Walther’s PDP F-Series
The Walther PDP F-Series is a 9 mm duty pistol intended for serious use—competition, personal protection, law enforcement—for women, and it has well-thought-out features and ergonomics intended to meet their needs.
Mec-Gar Celebrates 30 Years In The U.S.
Founded in Brescia, Italy, in 1965, Mec-Gar SRL emerged as a leading producer of OEM and aftermarket magazines for many popular handguns.
Benelli: Super Black Eagle & What's Next
Watch this American Rifleman Television feature segment from 2020 to continue learning about Benelli, its Super Black Eagle shotgun line and what's next for the firm's designs.
MidwayUSA Foundation Provides $750,000 In Range Development Grants
The MidwayUSA Foundation provided $750,000 worth of grant funding toward the construction of ranges for the Scholastic Action Shooting Program.
Review: SIG Sauer P365-380
SIG Sauer now offers a smaller version of its P365 line with the P365-380, which is chambered for the .380 ACP cartridge instead of 9 mm Luger.
Favorite Firearms: A Long-Barreled Dan Wesson
I walked into a gun store and saw a pistol that I knew was right for me: a clean, sharp-looking Dan Wesson Model 15 in .357 Mag., with beautiful wood stocks and a 12" barrel that stuck out of a hole cut in the side of the original box.
The Remington Model 7: A Lightweight Legacy Rifle
Since its introduction in 1983, the bolt-action Remington Model 7 gained favor with sportsmen for its low weight and wide range of chamberings.
Preview: KORE Essentials Garrison G1
The Garrison G1 is a 1¾"-wide tactical gun belt rated to support up to a 10-lb. load.
Sniping In Ukraine
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has seen a proliferation of snipers—equipped with a variety of rifles—on both sides. Here, one of the world’s foremost authorities on the subject of military sniping takes a look at the combatants, along with their arms and ammunition.
Firearm Companies Support Ukraine With Donations
Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a number of firearm, ammunition and accessory companies stepped up to support the embattled nation, sending donations of guns, ammunition, optics and cash.