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Blackhawk Offers Product Customization
Blackhawk has launched a new custom Kydex holster and accessory program on its website, which allows customers to choose from a variety of colors, graphics and other features.
Smith & Wesson Issues Safety Recall For M&P12 Shotguns
Smith & Wesson has issued a safety recall this week for the new M&P12 bullpup shotgun.
Preview: Bushnell Outdoorsman Bluetooth Speaker
Having tunes playing while working outdoors can keep the momentum going, and Bushnell’s Outdoorsman Bluetooth speaker has the durability and longevity to keep up with long projects, outdoor parties and more.
Bergmann’s Extraordinary Pistols
Although Bergmann’s products never received the notoriety of the Luger, the Broomhandle or the Colt M1911, he nevertheless set many milestones in firearm development—including making the first pistol to achieve genuine commercial success. How’s that for extraordinary?
The Armed Citizen® Oct. 18, 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: LA Police Gear Freedom Axe
With full-tang construction, a 3Cr13 stainless-steel head and water-resistant Pakkawood scales, the compact Freedom Axe from LA Police Gear is a versatile survival tool designed to shrug off the elements and hard use.
Rifleman Q&A: .32 Long Rimfire Shot?
Where did .32 Long Rimfire shotshell cartridges come from? What guns were chambered for it? Here's what we found out.
Tavor X95: The Updated Israeli Bullpup
Unveiled in 2016 and claiming a prestigious NRA Publication’s Golden Bullseye award by the next year, the Tavor X95 was a commerical success and improved upon the design of the original Tavor SAR.
The .32-20 Winchester Center Fire: History & Performance
Born from a desire for a faster and flatter shooting cartridge, the .32-20 Winchester Center Fire cartridge came to the world stage at the end of the 19th century as a popular option for revolvers and lever-action rifles alike, but its popularity eventually dwindled as the 20th century progressed.
The Armed Citizen® Oct. 15, 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.
Rifleman Q&A: M1 Garand Vs. M1 Carbine Rebarrels
It seems to me that few World War II-vintage M1 Garand rifles retain their original barrels today, whereas most M1 Carbines of the same era I have seen still have the original barrels?
NRA Gun of the Week: Kimber 84M Pro Varmint
On this week’s “Gun of the Week” video preview, watch as American Rifleman staff take a short-action Kimber 84M rifle to the range for discussion.
NRA Museums: 85 Years Of Preserving The Past For The Future
In June 1923, the Official Journal of the National Rifle Association became The American Rifleman, a bi-monthly publication with a staff that included Maj. Julian S. Hatcher, Lt. Col. Townsend Whelen, Capt. Charles Askins, Sr. and a host of others whose names read like a who’s who of legendary gun writers and experts.
Record Setting Participation In USA Clay Target League Fall Season
This fall season of the USA Clay Target League has reached new heights, with a record breaking 651 high school and college teams, equating to 11,783 of the young enthusiasts, participating.
Rifleman Review: Smith & Wesson Performance Center Ported M&P9 Shield M2.0
Watch this American Rifleman Television segment of "Rifleman Review" from 2019 to learn more about the Smith & Wesson Performance Center Ported M&P9 Shield M2.0 handgun.
Savage A17: The Semi-Automatic .17 HMR Rifle
Introduced in 2015, the Savage A17 rifle line was one of the first semi-automatics to be chambered for the tiny but hot .17 HMR cartridge.
Preview: Holosun HE507K-GR X2
In addition to the standard red version, the Holosun 507K X2 is now being offered with a green reticle—providing a high-contrast aiming point that is equally suited to rapid target acquisition in both daytime and low-light conditions.
Review: Nosler M48 Mountain Carbon
At 6 lbs. even, the Nosler Model 48 Mountain Carbon is a definite lightweight, but with carbon fibers reinforcing both its barrel and its stock, this high-country specialist is designed to outpunch its weight class.
Leupold Acquires Anodize Solutions
Leupold & Stevens announced this week that it has acquired Anodize Solutions, an Oregon-based firm that provides services to several manufacturers across North America.
PenFed CEO James Schenck Receives AUSA's John W. Dixon Award
PenFed Credit Union President and CEO James Schenck received the John W. Dixon Award at this year's annual meeting of the Association of the United States Army.