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The .17 Winchester Super Magnum Cartridge
Spurred by the creation of the .17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire, Winchester introduced it own .17-cal. rimfire magnum cartridge in the form of the .17 Winchester Super Magnum, or .17 WSM.
NRA Joins Texas Governor For Constitutional Carry Bill Signing
Prominent NRA leaders joined Texas Gov. Greg Abbott at the Alamo for the signing of House Bill 1927 making Texas a Constitutional Carry state.
ARTV: The Men and Guns of D-Day
Watch this segment of American Rifleman Television to learn more about the men of D-Day and the firearms they used during "The Great Crusade."
Best Seller: Taurus C45 Thunderbolt
The Taurus C45 Thunderbolt, despite not being offered since production stopped in 2010, still ranks at the top of the list a decade later, being the fourth most sold pump-action rifle of 2020.
Rifleman Q&A: Puzzled By S&W Revolver Markings
A gun's markings will reveal specialized information that is pertinent to its identification, manufacture and origin. Contributing Editor John F. Treakle chimes in to help identify one peculiar Smith & Wesson Model 10-7 revolver.
Sellmark Corporation Giving Away $10K In Outdoor Gear
Sellmark Corporation is giving away popular products from its most popular brands to one lucky winner of its Summer Sportsmen's Gear Giveaway.
FN Awarded $92 Million Contract for M240s and Receivers
FN America was awarded a contract valued at $92 million to produce more M240 machine guns and spare receivers for the U.S. Army, on top of the other contracts it was awarded last year.
The 27 Nosler: The New .270 Cartridge King?
Thanks to greater powder capacity and long, heavy-for-caliber bullets, the new .277-cal. cartridge from Nosler offers impressive accuracy and downrange performance. But can it dethrone the venerable .270 Win.?
The Armed Citizen® June 14, 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.
New for 2021: Rock Island Armory STK100
Rock Island Armory's first striker-fired pistol, the STK100, debuted in 2021. Unlike many striker-fired examples on the market, this pistol features an ergonomic, all-aluminum frame.
Preview: Maven RS.2 2-10X Riflescope
Maven’s lightweight RS.2 is a 5X riflescope designed for affordability and well-suited to a variety of short-to-medium-range hunting pursuits.
Review: Smith & Wesson SW99
Two of the world’s best handgun makers―one from the “Old” and one from the “New”―have partnered to make one of the best semi-autos of all time: the SW99.
Taking The Long Shot: Bergara and CVA New Products 2021
Bergara and CVA, both owned by BPI Outdoors, hosted several "Long Shot Tour" events to show off new bolt-action and muzzleloading rifles for 2021.
Best Seller: Ruger Precision Rimfire
The Ruger Precision Rimfire, chambered in .22 LR, .22 WMR and .17 HMR, was the fourth most purchased bolt-action rifle of 2020.
Legendary Gunsmith Chip McCormick Passes Away
Chip McCormick, one of the firearm industry's leading innovators and a top competitor, passed away in early June 2021.
NRA Gun of the Week: Ruger MAX-9
On this week’s “Gun of the Week” video preview, American Rifleman editors take to the range Ruger’s new pocketable 9 mm that is built for optics and increased capacity.
The Armed Citizen® June 11, 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.
McMillan Stocks Founder Kelly McMillan Passes Away
Kelly McMillan, founder of McMillan Stocks and a giant in the shooting-sports industry, passed away on June 1, 2021.
Good Ammo & Good Reloads: Starting With Once-Fired Brass
Factory ammunition is better than it has ever been, but it still doesn't beat handloads. See what this Barrett MRAD in .300 Norma Mag. is capable of with custom-crafted handloads made from once-fired brass.
News Brief: EMF Celebrates 65th Anniversary
Early and Modern Firearms, a manufacturer of replica Western and Civil War era firearms, is celebrating its 65th anniversary in business.