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Silk & Steel: Firearm-Wielding Women on the Frontier

Sat, 01/02/2021 - 04:46
From the days of the first colonists and the Wild West to today, American women have been an integral part of our firearm heritage. This is just part of the story of women and their guns.

NRA Gun of the Week: Kel-Tec KS7

Fri, 01/01/2021 - 04:07
On this week’s “Gun of the Week,” American Rifleman staff check out a pump-action bullpup shotgun from Kel-Tec.

The Armed Citizen® January 1, 2021

Fri, 01/01/2021 - 04:00
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.

Concealed Carry Text Message Scam Circulating Widely

Thu, 12/31/2020 - 03:30
Law Enfacement officials nationwide are warning against a string of fraudulent text messages being sent to CCW holders in regards to renewing their licenses through provided links.

Loading the .357 Magnum

Thu, 12/31/2020 - 03:14
A brief history of the development of the .357 Magnum cartridge along with tips and tricks for hand loading the cartridge.

Rifleman Review: Remington RP45

Wed, 12/30/2020 - 05:22
Watch this American Rifleman Television segment of Rifleman Review to learn more about the Remington RP45 semi-automatic handgun chambered in .45 ACP.

2021 Golden Bullseye Pioneer Award: Dennis Reese

Wed, 12/30/2020 - 03:44
Springfield Armory CEO and Owner Dennis Reese is selected as the winner of the 2021 Golden Bullseye Pioneer Award.

Handloads: Reduced-Recoil .30-’06 Springfield

Wed, 12/30/2020 - 02:55
Not all of the energy that a rifle cartridge can develop is necessary all the time, and excess power can be detrimental to meaningful practice. That’s where reduced-recoil handloads come in.

ARTV Preview: The History of Colt; Springfield Armory Waypoint 2020; Calisher and Terry Carbine

Tue, 12/29/2020 - 03:04
In this week's episode, we'll explore the early history of Colt, test the Springfield Armory Waypoint 2020 and look back at the British Calisher and Terry carbine.

I Have This Old Gun: Remington 1875 Improved Army Revolver

Tue, 12/29/2020 - 02:59
It probably wasn’t the kind of endorsement that E. Remington & Sons would have preferred, but when outlaw Frank James surrendered to the governor of Missouri on Oct. 5, 1882, and handed over his 1875 Remington, he proclaimed, “the Remington is the hardest and surest shooting pistol made.”

Ruger Factory Expanding in North Carolina

Tue, 12/29/2020 - 02:14
The Ruger facility in Mayodan, N.C., will be expanded over the next three years at a cost of $10 million and adding 60 new employees.

Making an Impression: Kimber's Rapide Black Ice 10mm

Mon, 12/28/2020 - 02:29
With its mix of upgraded finishes and intricate machine cuts, the latest gun in the Kimber Rapide series, the Black Ice, makes a lasting aesthetic impression— one that’s reinforced by the 10 mm Auto pistol’s performance at the range.

The Armed Citizen® December 28, 2020

Mon, 12/28/2020 - 02:00
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.

Mountain Aerospace Machining M1 Thumbsaver

Sun, 12/27/2020 - 04:41
Recognizing a void in the market for a modified M1 Garand operating rod catch, machinist Clint Whitehair has developed the new M1 Thumbsaver.

Galilean Sniper Sights: How Well Did They Work?

Sun, 12/27/2020 - 04:31
The British used Galilean optical sights during World War I to even the odds against German snipers, but how well did they work? A group of modern collectors, historians and snipers decided to find out for themselves.

Preview: Leupold DeltaPoint Pro NV

Sat, 12/26/2020 - 04:35
With a well-deserved reputation for lightweight quality and durability, the Leupold DeltaPoint Pro reflex sight was made even more versatile in mid-2020 by the Oregon-based optics maker.

The Remington-Lee Rifle: Ahead of Its Time

Sat, 12/26/2020 - 04:18
Today, the detachable box magazine is part of virtually every military rifle, but there was a time when it was just an idea in the fertile mind of inventor James Paris Lee. The Remington-Lee was America’s first military bolt-action with a detachable box magazine.

Review: ProMag Glock 44 Magazine Review

Fri, 12/25/2020 - 02:49
ProMag released a 18-round magazine for the Glock 44 chambered in .22 LR, nearly double the capacity of the standard magazine that comes with the handgun.

NRA Gun of the Week: Beretta APX Carry Black

Fri, 12/25/2020 - 02:07
On this week’s “Gun of the Week,” American Rifleman staff delve into one of Beretta’s carry-sized semi-automatics that is built on a black polymer grip frame with an internal stainless steel chassis.

The Armed Citizen® December 25, 2020

Fri, 12/25/2020 - 01:12
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.

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