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New For 2024: Daniel Defense H9
Though Hudson Manufacturing met its demise in 2019, new for 2024, the H9 design has been revitalized by Daniel Defense, marking the company’s first foray into the conventional handgun market with the Daniel H9.
Vista Re-Files Notice To Committee On Foreign Investment Over CSG Sale
Vista Outdoor announced it had voluntarily withdrawn and re-filed its joint voluntary notice to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), a move that allows committee members additional time to conduct due diligence on the proposed sale of The Kinetic Group to the Czechoslovak Group (CSG).
Rifleman Q&A: M1 Garand Plastic Stocks
Did the M1 Garand rifle ever use a plastic stock like the M14?
Preview: Hornady HIT Target Impact Indicator
When shooting at extended ranges, particularly with small-caliber rifles, seeing steel move or hearing the “ding!” of an impact can be difficult. Hornady is making it easier to spot good hits with its HIT Target Impact Indicator.
I Have This Old Gun: Carcano TS Carbine
For almost 55 years, the Carcano served the Kingdom of Italy. When it was adopted in 1891 as the country’s first smokeless-powder firearm, it was a cutting-edge design that defined the modern service rifle.
The Armed Citizen® April 15, 2024
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
Handloads: Getting A Carcano Into The Field
The accuracy of 6.5x52 mm Italian-chambered Carcano rifle is atrocious, and ammunition is scarce at best. However, for budget-minded shooters and collectors, they are still a popular option.
Preview: PMAG +5 Extension With Springfield Armory Logo
Requiring only the use of two included Allen wrenches and simple instructions, the Springfield Armory +5 extension is a quick and easy way to increase the capacity of a 5.56 NATO-size Magpul PMAG.
South Of The Border Turkey Shoot
Along the U.S.-Mexico border where the cultures of the two nations merge, a sport-shooting game has emerged—the Silhoueta Shoot. Authors Ben Avery and Gene B. Crum take a close look and report their findings.
New For 2024: Traditions Pro Series
Despite its name and extensive line of traditionally styled muzzloaders, Traditions Performance Firearms is at the cutting edge of modern muzzleloading and hunting firearms. New for 2024, Traditions is adding Pro Series models to its most popular firearm lines.
Preview: High Standard Firearms History | A Collector’s Guide
For lead author John Currie, High Standard Firearms History: 1932-1984 Connecticut, A Collector’s Guide has been a work more than 30 years in the making.
Gun Of The Week: Rossi Brawler
"Adaptable" and "handy" are key words that best describe Rossi’s modern single-shot handgun. A spinoff of the Tuffy shotgun series, the Brawler delivers .410 bore performance in a handgun-size platform.
The Armed Citizen® April 12, 2024
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
Review: Tisas 1911 A1 ASF
A new Tisas take on an American military wartime classic is officially known to the public as the 1911 A1 ASF (Armed Services Family) pistol and is being brought to U.S. shores by SDS Imports.
Winchester Awarded NGSW Ammo Plant Construction Contract
The U.S. Army awarded Winchester a contract for the construction of the Next Generation Squad Weapon Ammunition manufacturing facility at the 3,935-acre Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Independence, Mo.
I Have This Old Gun: U.S. Model 1855 Pistol Carbine
One of the new arms introduced to U.S. military service in the 1850s was the Model 1855 Pistol Carbine, designed to pull double-duty as a shoulder arm and a pistol.
New For 2024: FN 509 CC Edge XL
In 2021, FN introduced the competition-focused 509 Edge LS, a pistol with unique aesthetics and features, followed by the concealed-carry-optimized 509 CC Edge a year later. New for 2024, FN is offering a slightly larger version of the 509 CC Edge with the CC Edge XL.
American Strong: A Message From Federal Ammunition CEO Jason Vanderbrink
Jason Vanderbrink, president and CEO of Federal Ammunition and Remington Ammunition, took to the Internet to share some facts about CCI, Federal, Hevi-Shot, Remington and Speer Ammunition and the 4,000 team members who make ammunition right here in the United States.
50 Years Of Springfield Armory
Starting in 1974, Bob Reese took over production of a commercially manufactured, semi-automatic-only version of the M14 service rifle, ensuring the future of the fledgling “M1A.”
New NRA Law Enforcement Grant Program To Support Range Development
The new Range Fund program is designed to encourage city, county, state and federal law enforcement agencies to work with the NRA on efforts to build and improve law enforcement ranges across the United States.