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The .458 Lott: A Dedicated Cartridge for Dangerous Game
The .458 Lott, legitimized as a factory proposition by Ruger and Hornady, is a task-specific cartridge made for the business of taking on the world’s biggest—and most dangerous—game.
NRA Gun of the Week: Rock Island Armory VRBP-100
On this week’s “Gun of the Week,” American Rifleman staff delve into a bullpup-style shotgun by Rock Island Armory, the VRBP-100.
Vietnam: The Short-Range Shooting War
In 1969, Brig. Gen. S.L.A. Marshall took a comprehensive look at the state of marksmanship in the U.S. military and examined the use of small arms in Vietnam.
At The Range: M60 General-Purpose Machine Gun
Watch this American Rifleman "At The Range" video segment above to learn about the M60 general-purpose machine gun chambered in 7.62 mm NATO.
High Speed Gear Move Hints at Increased Demand for Accessories
A recent announcement from High Speed Gear seems to confirm that accessory sales are also peaking in 2020, in addition to firearm sales.
"Over There:" An American Army on the Western Front
Watch this American Rifleman TV segment "Over There Part Two" to learn about the Untied State's preparation and experience entering the fighting during World War I.
Favorite Firearms: A Walther PPK/S Honeymoon
Our featured "Favorite Firearm" is a Walther PPK/S that an American Rifleman reader fired for the first time on her honeymoon.
Remington Model 700: A Top-Selling Bolt-Action Rifle
The Remington 700 has been around for decades, but that hasn't stopped it from topping the sales charts on GunBroker.com.
Silencer Central: Suppressor Buying Simplified
Buying a suppressor is more complicated than it should be—discouragingly so—but by handling the paperwork and streamlining the process, Silencer Central has made it as stress-free as possible.
Boyds Gunstocks Receives Outstanding Employer Award
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem awarded an Outstanding Employer Award to Boyds Gunstocks for contributing to employment opportunities.
Preview: SureFire XSC Weaponlights
We take a look at the new SureFire XSC series of micro-compact weaponlights specifically meant for three of the most popular compact handguns.
1899: Year of the Browning Pistol
Today, the basic outline of the semi-automatic pistol is familiar, but that was not always the case. The “modern” Browning pistols actually began in 1899, and here is a look at some of the oldest and rarest.
The Armed Citizen® September 21, 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.
Preview: TexMagBox Ammo Cans
TexMagBox offers high-quality, USGI-grade ammo cans in multiple sizes, complete with foam liners to secure your rifle magazines.
Guns of the First Fenian Raid: The Irish Invasion of Canada
Here we take a look at the history of the First Fenian Raid against the soon-to-be nation of Canada and the firearms used by both sides in the conflict.
Preview: Nightstick TSM-13G
The Nightstick TSM-13G is a light-laser unit designed to attach directly to the accessory rail on some of the most popular personal-defense handguns on the market.
AR-15 Intermediate Level Shooting Drill: The 3x5
In this training piece we look at an intermediate training exercises for the AR-15 that combines speed and accuracy in a simple setting, the 3x5 drill.
Smith & Wesson M&P15 Sport II: A Top-Selling AR-15
Using GunBroker's sales analytics, it's clear that the Smith & Wesson M&P15 Sport II is one of the most popular rifles in America today.
Review: Ruger Mini-14 Tactical 300 BLK
Despite being in production for more than four decades, the Ruger Mini-14 still has plenty to offer the modern shooting enthusiast.
Range Tested: Personal Defense Ammunition
To examine what modern personal-defense ammunition looks like, we took a look at three options available from Federal Premium and Speer Ammo.