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The French FR F2 Sniper Rifle
Conceived during the Cold War and after thirty years of service, the French are beginning to phase out the FR F2 bolt-action sniper rifle, with the surplus rifles available for sale from Navy Arms.
The Armed Citizen® Sept. 17, 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: Fabarm USA Autumn
On this week’s “Gun of the Week” video preview, American Rifleman examines a first from Fabarm, a side-by-side break-action shotgun called the Autumn.
The Winchester Model 94: History & Disassembly
Compact, reliable and powerful, Winchester's Model 1894 lever-actions may not have the popularity it once had with Western settlers, prospectors, law enforcement officers, hunters and ranchers, but its legacy remains today and is a fan favorite in Winchester's current product line.
The .405 Winchester: History and Performance
Now largely a forgotten footnote in cartridge development, the .405 Winchester was once the most powerful rimmed cartridge capable of use in a lever-action rifle and was a favorite of Theodore Roosevelt.
EOTech Launches Anti-Counterfeit Measures
EOTech has launched a campaign targeting those who create and sell illegal copies of its military sighting systems.
Colt Mustang .380 ACP: The Pocket-Size 1911
Based off the classic 1911 design, the small Colt Mustang chambered in .380 ACP is easily concealable and shares the same classic look in its tiny frame.
The Men And Guns Of D-Day: 101st Airborne Division
Watch this segment of American Rifleman Television "The Men And Guns Of D-Day" to learn more about the men of the 101st Airborne Division, their stories and the firearms they used during "The Great Crusade."
NRA Reschedules The Annual Members' Meeting
The NRA has rescheduled its Annual Members' Meeting to occur on Oct. 2, 2021 in Charlotte, NC.
Handloads: The Versatile .223 Remington
By utilizing Hornady's projectiles and Hodgdon powder, this recipe for the .223 Rem. proves its versatility and effectiveness by producing great groups on target through multiple firearms showing it to be a stable choice for the varmint fields.
Review: Trijicon RMRcc
Ten years ago, it was rare to encounter a handgun with an optic mounted atop it, but today it is a far more common thing to see. Many semi-automatics now leave the factory with some sort of provision with which to mount a micro red-dot, and Trijicon’s RMR is one of the most prominent pistol-compatible optics on the market to be developed for use with these guns.
Pat Garrett's Pistol Sells for Highest Price in History
The Colt Single Action Army revolver used by Pat Garrett to kill Billy The Kid sold at auction from Bonhams for more than $6 million dollars, in what is probably the highest price ever paid for a civilian firearm.
Preview: Maxpedition TT26 Backpack 26L
A part of the Maxpedition Prepared Citizen line of nondescript tactical nylon products, the TT26 backpack provides the EDC- or bugout-minded user a practical way to discreetly transport a firearm larger than the typical handgun.
Review: Kel-Tec’s Radical P50
Between its retro appearance and the 50 rounds of 5.7x28 mm FN ammunition on board, George Kellgren’s latest pistol design may be his most interesting to date. Is it the ultimate varmint blaster? You decide.
The Armed Citizen® September 13, 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: Mech Tech Pistol Conversion Unit
Featuring a 12" barrel, Gear Head Works’ Tailhook arm brace and flip-up iron sights, the Mech Tech Pistol Conversion Unit (PCU) preserves its host’s status as a handgun while offering increased cartridge velocity, firing stability and sight radius.
Rifleman Q&A: Correct WWII M1 Bayonets
From the American Rifleman archives, NRA member writes Dope Bag noting trouble with sourcing a proper-length bayonet to display with a personal World War II M1 Garand rifle.
PenFed Credit Union Honors 9/11 Heroes With Remembrance Dinner Featuring Military Service Members And First Responders
PenFed presents $50,000 in donations to salute today’s heroes serving in defense of our nation and communities.
The Keefe Report: Remembering The Heroes Of 9/11
Twenty years after the Sept. 11 attacks, NRA Publications Editorial Director Mark Keefe reflects on those who've been lost and have sacrificed in the global war on terror.
Kel-Tec PLR16: The Pistol-Size SU16
First released in 2005, the Kel-Tec-Tec PLR16 has most all of the features of the earlier Kel-Tec SU16 chambered in 5.56 NATO, but configured as a large-format handgun.