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Review: Bond Arms Stinger Derringer
Here is a first look at a new lineup of lightweight double-barrel, derringer-styled pistols from Bond Arms, the Stinger chambered in 9 mm Luger or .380 ACP.
Hunting Guns in Colonial America
Whether for protection on the frontier or for hunting in the backwoods, the smoothbore hunting gun played a pivotal role in times of peace and war in the American colonies.
Century Arms WASR-10: An Imported Romanian AK
Made by the Romanian Cugir Arms Factory and imported by Century Arms, the WASR-10 is a semi-automatic variation of the Kalashnikov design that's popular with today's shooters.
Preview: Lone Wolf Elimin8r
Long known as a leading provider of accessories for Glock pistols, Lone Wolf Arms has branched out into the suppressor arena with the Elimin8r, a model designed for .45-cal. handguns and rated for full-automatic use.
The Beretta Tomcat: A .32 ACP Pocket Pistol
Beretta released the Tomcat in 1996, and the tiny pistol chambered in .32 ACP continues to be an option for concealed carry and backup use.
The Beginner Deer Rifle: AR Versus Budget Bolt Action
Follow Jeremiah Knupp as he sets up two rifles, a budget friendly bolt action and a 7.62x39 mm AR-15, to see the strengths and weaknesses of each as a beginner's deer rifle.
The Armed Citizen® Nov. 12, 2021
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: Rossi USA Gallery 22
On this week’s “Gun of the Week” video, American Rifleman staff try out a “gallery gun” from Rossi USA that is chambered for .22 LR.
Why You Should Shoot Your Collectable Firearms
There are many old and limited run firearms that have become collectables, but why should these firearms not be enjoyed or used for their intended purposes despite that? Rick Hacker explains here why you should shoot your collectible firearms.
Bianchi Rebranding Focuses On Customers
Bianchi has rebranded, with a new website and logo, to reflect its renewed focus to the needs and expectations of its customers.
The Hi-Point 995: A Budget Friendly Pistol-Caliber Carbine
Since Hi-Point introduced its Model 995 carbine in the 1990s, the semi-automatic, pistol-caliber carbine is still in production today and maintains its popularity.
I Have This Old Gun: Beretta 92FS & M9 Handguns
Watch this segment of American Rifleman Television's "I Have This Old Gun" to learn about the history and development of the Beretta 92FS handgun, which was adopted by the U.S. military in 1985 as the M9 service pistol.
Rifleman Report: The Fundamental Nature Of Firearms
Some years ago, a colleague on the NRA Publications technical staff engaged me in a conversation about the fundamental nature of firearms, specifically challenging me to define “gun” in the simplest terms. And while my hastily offered answer was not particularly well-crafted, he didn’t dismiss it entirely.
Cartridge Production Up 40 Percent At Vista
President of Vista Outdoor Ammunition Brands Jason Vanderbrink said Federal, Speer and CCI factories are now producing 40 percent more cartridges than it did before the shortage.
Underappreciated: Benelli’s Convertible M3 Shotgun
Despite a versatile hybrid design that allows it to operate as a pump-action or as a semi-automatic with a flick of the wrist, Benelli’s convertible M3 has yet to receive its due in the American market
The Armed Citizen® Nov. 8, 2021
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: HEVI-Shot HEVI-XII
HEVI-Shot's HEVI-XII, a high-density tungsten shotshell load with increased performance over steel shot, is now available in 12, 20 and 28 gauges.
Weatherby Mark V: History & Disassembly
The Weatherby Mark V represented a new direction for the company in 1954. While earlier Weatherbys had been built on outsourced actions, Weatherby now had its own proprietary design.
The AR-556: Ruger's Dependable MSR
Launched in 2014, the AR-556 rifle line continues to be a popular offering from Ruger, and is still a top-seller among other Modern Sporting Rifles.
5 Tips For Better Handloads
Although people get into handloading for many different reasons, the most common one is to save money. Here are five recommendations on how to save when developing loads.