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NRA Gun of the Week: CVA Cascade
On this week’s “Gun of the Week,” NRA’s American Rifleman staff discuss the Cascade, a bolt-action rifle from CVA.
Origins of the 'Trapdoor' Springfield: The Allin Conversions
Though little known today, the “Allin Conversions” and the other early “Trapdoor Springfields” represent an important part of the evolution of U.S. military small arms.
Review: Cimarron 1862 Pocket Navy Conversion
Reviewed and tested here is the Cimarron imported Uberti 1862 Pocket Navy replica converted to take modern .380 ACP cartridges.
Merwin Hulbert & Co. Guns: Forgotten Western Revolvers
Merwin Hulbert revolvers were innovative in design and beautifully made, but the company was plagued by bad business decisions.
Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s Issues Team Member Bonuses
To reward its team members working through the COVID-19 pandemic, Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's issued a multimillion dollar round of bonuses based on job role and seniority.
Smith & Wesson's 629: A Top-Selling Revolver
Smith & Wesson's Model 629 was one of the best-selling revolvers in 2019, according to GunBroker's sales rankings.
This Old Gun: Ruger Mini Thirty
Taking a look back at the Ruger Mini Thirty, which took the Mini-14 design and combined it with the 7.62x39 mm cartridge.
Book Review: Foundations Of Sniper Marksmanship
Author and law enforcement sniping instructor John C. Simpson undertook his 123-p., 6"x9" softcover Foundations Of Sniper Marksmanship mainly because of the frequency with which he encountered students who lacked even a minimal knowledge of riflecraft.
ARTV Preview: SIG Sauer P Series Pistols; Colt King Cobra Target; Colt U.S. M1917 Revolver
In this week's episode, we'll explore the history of the SIG Sauer P Series and the Colt M1917 revolver, as well as test the Colt King Cobra Target.
Federal Awarded $13.8 Million Army Ammo Order
The contract specifies Federal Premium's frangible ammunition lineup, which will be used by the U.S. Army for training purposes.
Rifleman Q&A: Could Civilians Buy New M1903 Springfields?
Could American civilians order ‘03 Springfields from U.S. arsenals or were they for the military only?
The Concealed-Carry Revolver: Is It Still Relevant?
In today's market of small-frame, lightweight, semi-automatic pistols, it's harder to make the case for the concealed-carry revolver. But there's still a case to be made.
New for 2020: Savage Minimalist Rascal
Savage Arms expanded its lineup of Minimalist-style rifles with the addition of two Rascal Minimalist rifles in 2020.
The Armed Citizen® August 3, 2020
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for tales of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
Review: Ruger Precision Rifle
The Ruger Precision Rifle, at it launch, brought an affordable long-range rifle to the masses.
The Weaver Stance: Its Origins & Use
Though many have moved on to other shooting stances, the Weaver Stance was revolutionary and still has utility today.
New for 2020: Kel-Tec RDB Defender
New for 2020 Kel-Tec unveils a lighter, more compact and adjustable version of the RDB, the RDB Defender.
4 Essential Elements of Self-Defense
Of course, self-defense means having a gun to many people. But here are some other essential elements to protect yourself.
Review: Umarex M1A1 Thompson
Continuing its line of realistic CO2 powered replicas Umarex has a new addition to the Legends line, the M1A1 Thompson submachine gun.
Glock G43: One of 2019's Top Sellers
Though many companies have introduced comparable models in recent years, the Glock G43 continues to be a popular self-defense pistol.