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The Birmingham Small Arms Story
The great gunmaking name of Birmingham Small Arms just refuses to go away. Thanks to a partnership with Arizona Airguns, guns bearing the BSA name are available in the U.S.
Micro Nine Pistols: The New World Champ or Another Contender?
Right now, the hot topic of conversation in the self defense community is the sub-compact class of carry pistols dubbed the 'Micro Nines,’ which are becoming ever more prevalent in the current market.
Fightlite Industries SCR: The AR Rifle With A Traditional Stock
The Fightlite SCR's unusual AR-style lower receiver sports a traditional-styled stock, while maintaining the modularity and performance of a modern sporting rifle's upper receiver in a blend of old and new into a single package.
Mossberg Brownie Pistol: History & Disassembly
Most of us think of O.F. Mossberg & Sons as a major producer of rifles from 1922 to 1986 and a mammoth shotgun maker today. But founder Oscar Mossberg’s first product was neither rifle nor shotgun but a repeating pocket pistol.
Charles Cotton Elected President as NRA Celebrates 150-Year Anniversary
Charles Cotton was elected president at the NRA's 150th members' meeting in Charlotte, N.C. NRA's CEO and EVP, Wayne LaPierre, was also re-elected.
The Armed Citizen® Oct. 1, 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: Kel-Tec P50
On this week’s “Gun of the Week” video preview, watch as staff editors examine Kel-Tec’s radical P50, a semi-automatic pistol built around the FN 5.7x28 mm cartridge.
New for 2021: Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 3.8" Compact OSP 10 mm
Springfield Armory unveils a new addition to its XD-M Elite OSP line of handguns geared for concealed carry while offering a potent chambering, the XD-M Elite 3.8" Compact OSP 10 mm.
Honorably Discharged Qualify For Smith & Wesson Discount Program
Smith & Wesson's American Guardians Program now includes all veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces with an honorably discharged DD-214.
Building a Compact Takedown .300 BLK AR Pistol
With the most recent trend in the AR pistol market for super-compact takedown versions, thanks to plentiful aftermarket parts, you can make your own takedown AR pistol.
Smith & Wesson Moving To Tennessee
Smith & Wesson announced it would move its headquarters and significant elements of its operation to Tennessee in 2023.
Glock 19: From Gen 1 To G19X
After the release of the full-size G17, Glock introduced a more compact version as the G19, which has evolved over five generations to its latest form as the G19X.
Rifleman Review: Winchester 22 Wildcat
Watch this American Rifleman Television segment of "Rifleman Review" from 2019 to learn more about the Winchester 22 Wildcat semi-automatic carbine.
Review: Ruger’s Southpaw 10/22 Competition
Introduced in 1964, Ruger’s 10/22 has sold in the millions to become the most popular semi-automatic rimfire rifle of all time. Like most guns of its kind, though, it has always been a right-hander-only proposition—until now.
Preview: Apex Tactical XDs Mod.2 Action Enhancement Trigger
Apex Tactical’s Action Enhancement Trigger lightens the pull weight on Springfield Armory’s XDs Mod.2 to between 5 lbs. and 5 lbs, 8 ozs. while delivering an improved action with a smooth takeup, better reset and crisp sear break.
Hodgdon Closes GOEX Blackpowder Plant
Effective immediately, Hodgdon announced the closure of the GOEX blackpowder manufacturing facility in Camp Minden, La.
Preview: Scalarworks Peak Iron Sights
Scalarworks and Special Operations veteran Larry Vickers join to create the ultimate set of front and rear fixed iron sights for a fighting carbine.
The Rifleman Report: Your American Rifleman
American Rifleman is “The World’s Oldest And Largest Firearm Authority” for reasons that extend far beyond the printed page.
The Armed Citizen® Sept. 27, 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.
A Modular Approach To Carrying Essential Gear
This modular approach to carrying gear is the set-up used by Editor in Chief Brian Sheetz when he's out and about. See how he carries his gear and what he carries within each pack.