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Rifleman Q&A: Early U.S. Model 1917 Serial Numbers
From the archives of American Rifleman, learn about Winchester-made M1917 Enfield rifles and their respective serial numbers.
George Washington's Guns
February 22, 2022, marks George Washington’s 290th birthday, and nearly three centuries on, there are still many surviving artifacts that give us some insight into his life and character.
January NICS Numbers Highlight Possible 'New Normal'
Gun sales continue to decline in 2022 compared to the sales experienced a year ago at the same time, but is still expected to remain above 2019 sales figures in what is being called the "new normal."
The Straight-Pull Rifle: From Past To Present
Savage just released its new Impulse straight-pull, bolt-action rifle, but this design concept stretches back for over a century. Here, we explore the development and history of the straight-pull rifle.
Preview: Birchwood Casey Single Gun Case 36"
Birchwood Casey, long known for its targets and range-support equipment, is now offering an economical firearm transportation solution as well.
The CZ-75: A Czech Classic
First introduced in 1975, the CZ 75 made by Česká zbrojovka is a feature-filled, full-metal frame pistol line that is still widely popular today.
I Have this Old Gun: Martini-Henry Rifles
Watch this American Rifleman Television segment of "I Have This Old Gun" from 2019 to learn more about the history of the Martini-Henry breech-loading rifles, which were the mainstay of the British infantryman near the end of the 19th century.
Pyramyd Air Launches Sick Of COVID Challenge
Pyramyd Air is kicking off its Sick of COVID Challenge, which runs from Feb. 7 to April 7 and will award $5,000 in prizes to lucky winners.
Rifleman Q&A: Stiker-Fired Actions Explained
Please explain what is meant by “striker-fired.” It is cited in reviews and advertisements as something the potential purchaser needs to know or would even find desirable. When an article doesn’t say “striker-fired,” it also does not say what the opposite or alternative is.
Preview: RMT Triggers Nomad
While there are many drop-in AR-15 triggers on the market, few are more adaptable to an individual shooter than the RMT Nomad. Unlike other, more-traditional designs, the Nomad is built with a unique trigger blade that includes up to six degrees of rotation and pivot.
Vortex Selected To Produce Army NGSW Fire Control Optic
Vortex Optics has been selected by the U.S. Army to produce its XM157 low-powered variable optic as the Next Generation Squad Weapons-Fire Control system.
Preview: Fix It Sticks Compact Pistol Kit
Maintaining a handgun sometimes requires specialty tools, and the Compact Pistol Kit from Fix It Sticks offers not only those but wrenches, hex bits and even a variable torque driver to make the task easier.
Striker vs. Hammer: SCCY’s DVG-1RD & CPX-2RD Pistols
A pair of compact, optic-included 9 mm Luger pistols from SCCY Industries provides consumers with affordable and dependable carry options—in the ignition system of their choice.
The Armed Citizen® Feb. 7, 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.
The Model of 1941 Johnson Light Machine Gun
Overshadowed by the Browning Automatic Rifle, Melvin Johnson’s Model of 1941 Light Machine Gun served elite Marine Parachutists and the Army’s Special Service Force with distinction during some of the toughest fighting of World War II.
Preview: Caldwell Portable Range Kit
Pairing Caldwell’s Portable Target Stand with one of the company’s AR500 8" Caldwell C targets, the Portable Range Kit is an economical and easy-to-set-up way to add the auditory and visual feedback offered by steel to your outdoor range.
First Look: Elite Survival Systems Avenger GunPack
The Avenger GunPack from Elite Survival Systems is designed to be carried in multiple ways while providing an easy-to-access, off-body storage solution for your concealed-carry handgun.
Smith & Wesson: A Classic Name In American Firearms
First started in 1852, the company founded by partners Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson has a storied place in American firearm history and is still one of the premier American firearm manufacturers today.
Review: A Remington Model 1917 From Royal Tiger Imports
Among the many arms imported into the U.S. recently by Royal Tiger Import is one of the least-appreciated service rifles in U.S. history, the Model 1917. Here, we take a closer look at one of these Model 1917 rifles, along with a brief look at the platform's history.
The Armed Citizen® Feb. 4, 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.