American Rifleman

Fear & Loading: Washington Officials Standing their Ground

Tue, 02/19/2019 - 01:06

More than a dozen Washington state law enforcement officials have stated their respective departments and personnel will not enforce the changes in firearm law mandated by I-1639.

Smith & Wesson, T/C Arms Renew Military Appreciation Program for 2019

Tue, 02/19/2019 - 00:07

The “Thank You For Your Service” rebate program extended through April 30, 2019.

The Keefe Report: Colt AR-15

Mon, 02/18/2019 - 03:08

It was customary for more than a century to read about new firearm introductions first in these very pages.

The Case for the 20"-Barreled AR-15 Rifle

Mon, 02/18/2019 - 01:13

Although the semi-automatic M4-style carbine has dominated the AR market for many years, there is growing interest in ARs more akin to the original design. Why? The rifle-length AR may be your best bet when it comes to ballistics, reliability and durability.

The Armed Citizen® February 18, 2019

Sun, 02/17/2019 - 22:14

A former elected official and small-business owner stepped up to save his customers after a recent attempted robbery on his property in Lancaster, Pa.

NRA Gun of the Week: Sabatti Saphire Syn Bolt-Action Rifle

Fri, 02/15/2019 - 21:14

American Rifleman's Christopher Olsen examines a switch-barrel bolt-action rifle from the Italian manufacturer Sabatti.

Henry-Turnbull Lever-Action Rifle Announced

Fri, 02/15/2019 - 05:33

Turnbull Restoration has announced a collaboration with Henry Repeating Arms and Top Shot Armory to produce and bring to market a customized version of the Henry lever-action rifle, the “Henry-Turnbull Rifle.”

It's Official: SIG Sauer to Build Rifles for Indian Army

Fri, 02/15/2019 - 02:40

SIG Sauer has announced it has contracted with the Indian Ministry of Defense to build and deliver SIG716 rifles for its frontline infantry soldiers.

Exploded View: Mossberg Brownie Pistol

Fri, 02/15/2019 - 02:36

From the American Rifleman archives comes this 1995 "Exploded View" by then Editor-in-Chief Pete Dickey.

Rifleman Q&A: Mamba Pistol

Fri, 02/15/2019 - 02:15

A reader inquires about an unusual pistol called the "Mamba."

Federal Adds .40 S&W, .45 Auto Premium Hydra-Shok Deep Loads

Fri, 02/15/2019 - 01:27

Federal has added two new Federal Premium Hydra-Shok Deep loads to better meet modern handgun performance measurements.

Walther Announces Shoot It. Love It. Buy It. Program

Fri, 02/15/2019 - 00:59

Walther has announced an innovative program featuring its flagship model, the PPQ series of handguns—Shoot It. Love It. Buy It.

The Armed Citizen® February 15, 2019

Fri, 02/15/2019 - 00:18

California has its share of armed citizens who believe in exercising their Second Amendment rights.

Fear & Loading: Gun Purchases Up Last Month

Thu, 02/14/2019 - 02:59

Firearm sales last month—compared to January 2018—were up according to Small Arms Analytics & Forecasting (SAAF).

Tested: Cimarron Model P Jr. Revolver

Thu, 02/14/2019 - 02:01

Enjoy the features of a classic quality wheelgun in a lighter and softer shooting configuration.

Video: I Have This Old Gun—Boys Anti-Tank Rifle

Thu, 02/14/2019 - 01:07

A World War II rifle designed to solve World War II-era problems, the Boys Anti-Tank rifle was something of an anachronism against such German as the Panzer and Tiger II.

Tonight on American Rifleman TV: Men & Guns of D-Day +75; S&W Bodyguard in .38 Spl.

Wed, 02/13/2019 - 07:15

On June 6, 1944, the greatest armada yet assembled invaded Nazi-occupied France. Our television crew traveled to the actual battlefields, the very places where American, British, Canadian and other Allied troops fought to begin the liberation of Europe.