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S&W Sales Up, CEO Claims 'New Normal'
Smith & Wesson's quarterly reports were up more than 100 percent, leading CEO Mark Smith to claim that they're seeing a "new normal."
NRA & Police: More Than A Century Of Service
Arms & The Man, this magazine’s predecessor, published a landmark article by Frank J. Kahrs in 1916 calling for marksmanship training for our nation’s police. In 1923, the magazine would become The American Rifleman.
Rifleman Review: ATA Arms SP Over-Under Shotgun
On this episode of Rifleman Review, we take a look at the ATA Arms SP over-under shotgun chambered in 12 gauge.
Ruger AR-556: A Top-Selling Semi-Auto Rifle in 2020
Ruger's affordable and feature-rich AR-556 took runner-up position in GunBroker's sales rankings of the most popular semi-automatic rifles sold in 2020.
Preview: Gorilla Grip Veil Tac Gloves
Lightweight and breathable, yet also cut- and water-resistant, Gorilla Grip Gloves allow the wearer to maintain solid purchase on his firearm—or any other item—even in wet environments.
Preview: Taurus G3 & G3c T.O.R.O. Optic-Ready Handguns
Taurus USA has followed the trend for optic-ready handguns by unveiling Taurus Optic Ready Option versions of the G3 and G3c striker-fired handguns.
February Sees 79 Percent Increase in Sales Over 2020
February's gun-sales numbers are significantly more than they were last year, but is the pace slowing at all?
Handloads: .35 Remington
The .35 Rem. has been chambered in a variety of rifles during the past 100-plus years. I recently found one example—a pump-action Remington Model 141 manufactured in 1949—in the back corner of a small gun shop, and its Lyman 66 aperture rear sight sealed the deal.
The Armed Citizen® March 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.
New for 2021: Browning T-Bolt Target with Muzzle Brake
Browning has expanded its straight-pull, bolt-action lineup to include a target-ready rimfire with features hunters and plinkers will enjoy, too.
Heir Apparent: The Hornady .17 Mach 2 Cartridge
The Hornady .17 Mach 2—a first cousin to the .17 HMR, “The Little Cartridge That Could”—provides unprecedented levels of performance from the .22 Long Rifle bloodline.
New for 2021: Taurus G3c
Taurus built on its G3 pistol lineup with a compact, carry-ready model in the form of its G3c.
Review: Mossberg 940 JM Pro Shotgun
Mossberg worked with feedback from Jerry Miculek in designing and customizing the Mossberg 940 JM Pro 12-ga. semi-automatic competition shotgun.
Stoeger Coach Gun: Top-Selling Side-By-Side in 2020
Stoeger's Coach Gun took top honors in GunBroker's best-seller list of 2020.
Review: EOTech Vudu 5-25X Riflescope
One of the hottest trends in firearms is long-range rifle shooting. Due to its popularity, innovative products have entered the market, providing shooters with the tools they need to make hits at previously unheard-of distances.
NRA Gun of the Week: Stoeger M3500 Predator/Turkey
On this week’s “Gun of the Week, American Rifleman staff examine a distinct predator- and turkey-hunting shotgun from Stoeger.
The Armed Citizen® March 5, 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.
The Marlin Model 39: An Unlikely Participant in WWII
Not only was the Marlin Model 39 lever-action .22-cal. rifle a popular rimfire for the commercial market of its day, it even had a small role in the events of one World War II battlefield.
NRA at 150: Two American Icons & Past Presidents
Within the pantheon of American heroes, two gentlemen with deep ties to both the U.S. Marine Corps and the NRA stand out.
NATO Standardizes FN’s 5.7x28 mm Cartridge
The 5.7x28 mm FN cartridge joins the 7.62 NATO and 5.56 NATO as a standard cartridge among nations of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.