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NRA Gun of the Week: SIG Sauer P365 XL
Watch our NRA Gun of the Week video about an up-sized micro-compact handgun from SIG Sauer chambered for 9 mm Luger.
The Armed Citizen® February 28, 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 Sponsors 25th Annual National Gun Collector's Show
The 25th Annual NRA National Gun Collectors Show will take place at the Westgate Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nev., February 28 to March 1, 2020.
The Model 1895 Lee Navy: Background & Value
Considering the trends in U.S. military firearm technology during the 1890s, the country’s selection of a proprietary straight-pull rifle like the Model 1895 Lee Navy is extraordinary.
Trijicon 1-8X VCOG Selected as USMC Squad Common Optic
Trijicon announced that its VCOG 1-8x28 mm has been selected by the U.S. Marine Corps for use as its Squad Common Optic.
Review: Uberti 1851 Navy Conversion in .38 Spl.
Uberti USA’s “Outlaws & Lawmen” series creates the gun that "Wild Bill" Hickok might have packed, had he not been dealt the Dead Man’s Hand in Deadwood.
Products & Projects: Javelin Lite Bipod
Spartan Precision Equipment—a UK-based maker of durable, ultralight, quick-detach carbon-fiber bipods and shooting supports—is offering customers a stripped-down version of its flagship Javelin Bipod at a much reduced price.
ARTV Preview: British 1st Airborne at Arnhem During Operation Market Garden; Marlin Model 1894 in .44 Magnum; Bergmann MP-28 Sub-Machine Gun
This week on on American Rifleman TV we continue with Operation Market Garden during WWII, focusing on the exploits of the British 1st Airborne in their attempt to capture the bridges over the Rhine River at Arnhem.
The .17 HMR Cartridge: Exploring Its Performance Potential
The .17 HMR cartridge has an interesting background, currently available platforms and load options, so it's worth looking at all on its own. Here's some of what it offers.
Smith & Wesson 460XVR Revolver Review
This X-Frame big bore gets tuned up and trimmed down for potent protection against dangerous game. Check out our experience with the Smith & Wesson 460XVR from the company's Performance Center.
FN America Lands M4 Contract Valued at Nearly $120 Million
FN America will continue producing M4 and M4A1 carbines for the U.S. Military for the next five years, according to the details of a new $120 million contract.
Rifleman Q&A: Lead Weights In Buttstocks?
I have a Winchester Model 1892 with Serial No. 426XXX, and it is chambered for .25-20 Win.
The American Chauchat: Shooting A Gladiator Model 1918 CSRG
In this review, Field Editor Martin K. A. Morgan goes over the history of the World War One era French CSRG Chauchat Light Machine Gun. In doing so, he discusses the unique 'American' version developed to use .30-'06 Sprg., and how the shortfalls of one of its manufacturers lead to the tarnished reputation of the series as a whole in popular memory.
CMMG: Innovators in the AR World
While most gunmakers are loath to produce them, the innovators at CMMG are proving that there’s profit to be had in non-NATO ARs.
The Armed Citizen® February 24, 2020
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for tales of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
The Keefe Report: Colt Addresses Python Problems
Following reports from a few consumers on their Colt Pythons, Colt performed an investigation and discovered issues that needed addressing. Here's the take from American Rifleman Editor-in-Chief Mark Keefe.
The Model 1889 Mauser: A Rifle That Saved Paris
During the opening salvo of WWI, Belgian troops were armed with the Model 1889 Mauser, a rifle that allowed them to slow down the German invasion.
Preview: Red Army Standard White Box Ammunition Line
In this preview we take a look at a new addition to the popular Red Army Standard ammunition, the new White Box line.
Best of SHOT Show 2020: Top Guns & Roundups
Out of the hundreds of stories that emerged from SHOT Show 2020, which were the ones that resonated the most? Here are our top articles from the show.
Preview: PowerFilm Lightsaver Max
The U.S.-made Lightsaver Max solar charger rolls up into a 2.5"-diameter, 13.5"-long package, making it ideal for sportsmen who need to keep phones and other electronic devices charged even in remote outdoor locales.