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The Armed Citizen® June 12, 2020
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for tales of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
NRA Gun of the Week: FN 509 Compact MRD FDE
On this week’s “Gun of the Week,” American Rifleman staff study a compact, optic-ready pistol from FN.
DoD Receives Barrett REC7s in 6mm ARC
The first production run of Barrett REC7 rifles chambered in Hornady's new 6mm ARC made it to the DoD before the commercial market even knew about the round.
Modern AR-180: The Brownells BRN-180 System
Fans of piston-driven ARs now have a new option in the BRN-180 system, a modernized recreation of the unique AR-180 as developed by Eugene Stoner.
U.S. Model 1855 Springfield: The Rifle-Musket of the Regulars
Developed with a revolutionary Maynard tape-priming system, the Model 1855 Springfield rifle-musket was the official longarm of the U.S. Army at the start of the Civil War.
New for 2020: Springfield Armory Hellcat FDE
Springfield Armory announced new FDE variants of its Hellcat micro-compact pistol in both standard and OSP configurations.
This Old Gun: SOLA Super SMG
American Rifleman TV is examining an old gun, the SOLA Super, which is the only firearm ever designed and built in the country of Luxembourg.
Crimson Trace Lasersaddle: 2020 Accessory of the Year
Given the popularity of non-NFA firearms like the Mossberg Shockwave, it seemed quite clear that the Crimson Trace Lasersaddle was the best accessory of the year for 2020.
Review: Rock River Arms LAR-47 X-1
The Rock River Arms LAR-47 X-1 offers the best of both the AR-15 and the AK-47 platforms rolled into one, all while addressing the issues of such a blend.
CVA Scout: One of 2019's Top-Selling Shotguns
The Connecticut Valley Arms Scout took honors as one of the top-selling single-shot shotguns of last year.
The 5.7x28mm: History & Design
While the 5.7x28mm cartridge has seen a resurgence in 2020, there have been attempts to make it into the mainstream before.
Editor’s Choice: Winchester Model 1895 Special Adorned
To celebrate the rifle's 125th anniversary in 2020, Winchester is releasing a special-edition Model 1895 lever-action rifle.
SIG Sauer GmbH Ended By Hostile Business Climate, Lack of Demand
A hostile German business climate against firearms manufacturers and a lack of demand led to the closure of the SIG Sauer GmbH plant in Eckernförde, Germany.
The Armed Citizen® June 8, 2020
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for tales of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
Editor's Choice: Walther Q4 Steel Frame OR
WALTHER ARMS has plenty of experience with manufacturing steel-framed semi-automatics and Olympic-grade competition firearms.
Tactica Defense Fashion: Women's Innovation Winner of 2020
Tactica Defense Fashion introduced sorely needed products to the self-defense market for women, garnering our award for Women's Innovation Product of 2020.
Gun Sales Up 80 Percent in May 2020
Gun sales increased 80 percent over 2019 numbers, and 40 percent of buyers are first-time gun owners, according to surveys.
New For 2020: San Tan Tactical STT-15-6ARC Lite Rifle
Designed in collaboration between Hornady and Proof Research, San Tan Tactical has announced its rendition of the AR-15 chambered for 6mm ARC.
'This Is It!': American Rifleman at D-Day
Following the D-Day landings on June 6, 1944, American Rifleman editor Bill Shadel wrote a letter describing his experience during the battle on the Normandy coast.
D-Day's Forgotten Guns: 12 Firearms Used in June 1944
We all know about the M1 Garand and the Thompson submachine gun, but troops in Normandy used much more. See these 12 forgotten guns of the D-Day landings.