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My Remington Model Seven: A Faithful Family Friend
The author bought his Remington Model Seven back in the early 1980s, and it has served as a solid rifle through generations.
Springfield 944 Series A: Top Single-Shot Shotgun of 2019
With an incredible number on the market and the affordable price of the gun, it's no surprise the Springfield 944 Series A took honors as the best-selling single-shot shotgun of 2019.
Army Corps of Engineers Considering Expanded Firearm Policy
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is accepting comments on a proposal to expand its firearm policy in order to better-recognize the right to self-defense.
American Guns: 10 Firearms That Shaped Our Nation
Firearms are a crucial part of American culture, so it's no surprise that they've played an essential role in shaping American history. Here are 10 of the most important.
NRA Gun of the Week: Marlin Firearms Model 336 Dark
Did Marlin turn out the lights on its latest carbine? We examine the 336 Dark for this latest NRA Gun of the Week feature video.
The Armed Citizen® April 17, 2020
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for tales of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
Reading a Shotshell Box: What You Need to Know
Ranging from arcane and obsolete to practical—and possibly lifesaving—what’s printed on the side of a box of shotshells can tell you most of what you need to know.
ATF Issues Drive-Through Gun Transfer Clarification
As the United States deals with a nationwide shutdown over COVID-19, the ATF clarified the ability of gun dealers to do business outside their store fronts.
New for 2020: Nighthawk Custom Tactical Ready Series
Nighthawk Custom expanded into the double-stack world in 2020 with the launch of its TRS Series of guns.
Handgunning in the 1920s: The Techniques of W.E. Fairbairn
William Ewart Fairbairn—best known for the Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife—was one of the pioneers of gunfighting with the “one-hand gun.” In this article, Fairbairn sets out the philosophy and techniques he developed when he was with the Shanghai Police.
The 6.5 Creedmoor: Its Origins, Development & Future
American Rifleman TV headed to Grand Island, Neb. to chat with ballisticians at Hornady about the origins of the 6.5 Creedmoor.
The NRA: Your Resource for Firearm Training & Knowledge
When it comes to an all-encompassing resource for firearm training and knowledge, there's only one option: the National Rifle Association.
Editor’s Choice: Springfield Armory Ronin Operator
Springfield Armory expanded its lineup of 1911s in 2020 with the feature-rich Ronin Operator series of guns, making our list of Editor's Choice guns for this year.
Rifleman Q&A: Did Savage Arms Make Lee-Enfields?
One American Rifleman reader wrote in, asking about a Savage-marked Lee-Enfield rifle he saw at a gun show. Here's the backstory.
CEO Provides Financial Aid for Camping World Employees
Marcus Lemonis, CEO of Camping World Holdings, announced a unique aid package to Camping World and Gander staff impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.
Defining the 'American Rifleman:' Three Traditions of Riflery
Long-held forms of American riflery—precision, classic and defensive—reveal the specialized tools and skills that form the basis of success for anyone seeking to become a better rifleman.
The Armed Citizen® April 13, 2020
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: FN 509 Midsize MRD FDE
FN America announced the addition of an FDE-finished FN 509 Midsize handgun in mid-2020.
Editor’s Choice: EAA Churchill 812 and 512 series
We take a look at the Churchill 812 Sporting ORCAP in 12 gauge made by Akkar, being imported by European American Armory.
The Mauser C96: A Look Back
In this installment of "A Look Back," we're checking out the Mauser C96 "Broomhandle," one of the earliest semi-automatic handguns.