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The Armed Citizen® January 25, 2020
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: Taurus USA TX22 Competition
In 2019, American Rifleman sampled an innovative and affordable rimfire pistol from Taurus USA, and the company announced the latest upgrade in the semi-automatic series, the TX22 Competition.
Rifleman Q&A: What Is A Magazine Disconnect?
Sometimes there are some technical phrases that can be confusing to new shooters. One such term is the "magazine disconnect," a safety feature found on some firearms.
New for 2021: FN 509 LS Edge
FN America expanded its FN 509 pistol lineup with a tactical design that gives you more advantages at the range. The FN 509 LS Edge is designed for accurate, fast-action shooting.
The 7x57 mm Mauser: History & Performance
Developed in the early 1890s, the 7x57 mm Mauser was the high-speed, low-drag cartridge of its day, and it still holds its own more than a century after its adoption.
New for 2021: Kel-Tec P17
Introduced last year, the Kel-Tec P17 continues to make waves as one of the most exciting new rimfire pistols on the market.
New For 2021: Savage Arms Impulse Hog Hunter
If you know Savage Arms and its history, you’ll understand that the legacy brand is known for ditching the status quo in favor of “hot-shot” engineering. A famed design of the 1960s has lead the company in a direction that now positions itself to provide the American market with an action design the likes of which have never been seen before—the Impulse.
Review: 'U.S. Small Arms Of World War II'
Bruce Canfield's "U.S. Small Arms of World War II" is a rich tome complete with a wealth of information and impressive color photography.
Ammo Shortage Creating Lines at Gun Shops
Firearm enthusiasts are lining up and camping out at gun shops across the country just to get their hands on factory-fresh ammo.
Keefe Report: On the Front Lines of the Ammo Shortage
Federal Premium President Jason Vanderbrink addressed several of the questions regarding the ammo shortage in a recently released video.
ARTV Preview: NRA Rules for Safe Gun Handling, Hornady 6 mm ARC and the Soviet DP-28
On this week's episode of American Rifleman TV, NRA's Larry Quandahl walks us through the NRA rules for safe gun handling. We'll also take a look at the Hornady 6 mm ARC and the Degtyaryov DP-28 light machine gun.
2020 Firearm Sales Hit All-Time High
Multiple sales records were set during 2020, which saw more guns sold than any other year on record.
RIA BBR 3.10: A Compact, Hard-Hitting 1911
The frequent argument between 9 mm Luger and .40 S&W is often ended with the interjection of “.45 ACP.”
Power Couple: Wilson Combat Southpaw Protector Series AR In .300 HAM’R
The .300 HAM’R from Wilson Combat is a highly capable cartridge for hunting or home defense, and it’s available in a new version of the company’s Protector Series AR perfect for left-out lefties.
New for 2021: CZ TS2 Competition Pistol
CZ USA announces the release of the Tactical Sport 2, the latest edition in its well-regarded lines of all-metal framed semi-automatic competition and target pistols.
The Armed Citizen® January 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.
Preview: zBones Mossy Oak Headphones
Bone-conduction headphones from zBones provide users with high-quality sound and situational awareness in an attractive and comfortable package.
The Original Ruger Hawkeye: A Handgun That Didn't Fly
Everyone knows the Ruger Blackhawk and Redhawk revolvers, but there was a lesser-known handgun model called the Hawkeye. Here's what it did.
A Little Piece of History: My 1924 Colt Police Positive
Though it didn't cost much, this circa-1924 Colt Police Positive gave one of our contributors a chance to experience a small piece of the past.
Midland Arms Backpack: A Simple Single-Shot for Field Use
If you're in the market for a simple, affordable shotgun, it's hard to go wrong with the Midland Arms Backpack.