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Sniping in Vietnam: An Inside Look at USMC Snipers in 1967

Fri, 08/14/2020 - 03:37
Against one or two of the enemy, mortar fire is is ineffective. The military's answer to the problem is snipers.

NRA Gun of the Week: Benelli 828U Sport

Fri, 08/14/2020 - 03:07
On this week’s “Gun of the Week,” American Rifleman staff take a close look at an over-under shotgun from Italy’s Benelli.

DIY Bolt-Gun Build: A Howa 1500 in a McMillan Stock

Thu, 08/13/2020 - 05:38
The Howa 1500 bolt-action rifle series can be customized to the user's preferance through the available part options offered by Brownells.

The East German Makarov: A Cold-War Collectible

Thu, 08/13/2020 - 05:24
The Cold War-era Makarov is a common pistol, but within the hundreds of thousands made, the East German variants are the most desirable.

Mid-2020 Gun Sales Eclipse All of 2019 Sales

Thu, 08/13/2020 - 04:14
More guns have been sold in the first seven months of 2020 than in the entirety of 2019.

Rifleman Review: Colt Cobra Revolver

Wed, 08/12/2020 - 04:33
Taking a look at the Colt Cobra double-action revolver, chambered in .38 Spl. and designed in 2016, in this segment of "Rifleman Review."

Lee-Enfield No. 5 'Jungle Carbine:' An Exploded View

Wed, 08/12/2020 - 02:55
During World War II, the British military concluded that they needed a rifle shorter and lighter than the standard-issue No. 4. Thus was born the No. 5 "Jungle Carbine."

Springfield Armory Saint: A Top-Selling AR-15

Wed, 08/12/2020 - 02:27
One of the best-sellers in the semi-automatic rifle category last year was the Springfield Armory Saint, one of the newer options in the company's lineup.

ARTV Preview: The Colt Python; Smith & Wesson Model 648-2; Pattern 1853 Enfield

Tue, 08/11/2020 - 04:20
In this week's episode, we'll explore the old and new Colt Python, test the Smith & Wesson Model 648-2 and look back at the Pattern 1853 Enfield.

Fiocchi to Expand Ammo Factory in U.S.

Tue, 08/11/2020 - 02:45
Fiocchi announced plans to invest in its Little Rock, AR., facility, creating a number of new jobs and expanding its production capacity.

The Keefe Report: Be a Mentor to a New Shooter

Tue, 08/11/2020 - 02:32
With millions of Americans taking advantage of their right to keep and bear arms, it's time for gun owners to share information with those learning how to shoot.

Review: Strasser RS 14 Evolution Tahr

Mon, 08/10/2020 - 09:08
Use of straight-pull bolt-action rifles by hunters in the U.S. has traditionally been limited. These designs are quite popular in Europe, however, and can offer several benefits over traditional turnbolt designs.

The Armed Citizen® August 10, 2020

Mon, 08/10/2020 - 04:36
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for tales of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.

New for 2020: EAA Churchill 220 Field

Mon, 08/10/2020 - 03:57
The new Churchill 220 Field shotgun from European American Armory Corp is an affordable semi-automatic shotgun ready for your next hunt.

The 1895 Nagant Revolver: A Look Back

Sun, 08/09/2020 - 04:38
A look back at the brainchild of the French Nagant brothers for the Russian Tsar's army, the 1895 Nagant Revolver in 7.62x38 mm R.

Preview: Briley 360Click Quick-Change Choke System

Sun, 08/09/2020 - 04:37
Has Briley Manufacturing revolutionized the way choke tubes are installed within the barrels of shotguns?

Henry Issues Voluntary Recall of Single Shots

Sat, 08/08/2020 - 04:37
All H015-series single-shot shotguns and single-shot rifles made before July 1, 2020, have been recalled due to a potential safety hazard.

Review: Big Horn Armory AR500

Sat, 08/08/2020 - 03:52
Big Horn Armory blends the power of a .500 Smith & Wesson into the frame of an AR-15 pistol with its AR500 chambered in .500 Auto Max.

Review: Rock Island Armory M206 Revolver

Sat, 08/08/2020 - 03:51
This budget priced M206 from Rock Island Armory may not be the prettiest gun on the market, but it is a smooth operator.

The Armed Citizen® August 7, 2020

Fri, 08/07/2020 - 04:36
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for tales of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.

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