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R. Lee Ermey Passes Away at 74
The NRA Board of Directors lost one of its beloved members on Sunday, April 15, 2018 when R. Lee Ermey of Palmdale, Calif., passed away from complications of pneumonia at the age of 74.
The Armed Citizen® April 16, 2018
A convicted felon was fatally shot after a homeowner and his wife defended themselves during a violent home invasion.
NRA Gun Gear of the Week: SIG X-Carry: Mounting An RDS
This week, American Rifleman’s Joe Kurtenbach walks through the process of equipping an RDS to this red-dot-ready platform.
NRA Gun of the Week: Midland Arms Shotgun
American Rifleman’s Christopher Olsen looks over what he says is near-perfect bug-out gun.
5 Guns Every Texan (and Every Other American) Should Know
The types of firearms that modern Texans own and carry may have changed since they won Texas’ independence in 1836, but certain guns will always be associated with its fight to become a Republic and well beyond its eventual statehood.
Savage Adds to A22 and 110 Wolverine Rifle Lines
Savage has added new variations to two of its most popular rifle models, an A22 Target Thumbhole, and a 110 Wolverine in 450 Bushmaster.
Federal Premium Expands American Eagle Rifle Ammo
The lineup now includes the new 224 Valkyrie, 6.5 Creedmoor and 223 Remington.
Tested: CMMG MK4 Banshee .22 LR Pistol
This high-quality AR pistol provides fun and affordable shooting with rimfire ammunition.
The Armed Citizen® April 13, 2018
When a man in Merced, Calif., kicked in the door of a home of a man armed with a shotgun, it proved to be a deadly mistake.
Taurus USA to Relocate to Georgia
Taurus Holdings, Inc. (Taurus USA) has announced plans to relocate manufacturing to Bainbridge, Ga., in Decatur County, creating more than 300 new jobs with a combined investment of over $22.5 million in infrastructure and operations
NRA Gun of the Week: Browning Buck Mark Camper UFX Pistol
American Rifleman’s Brian Sheetz reviews a rimfire plinker from Browning.
SIG Sauer M1911 “We The People” BB Pistol
The M1911 “We The People” BB pistol from SIG Sauer is a tribute to the Second Amendment and the most storied handgun in history—the M1911.
A Look Back at the Walther PP
In 1929, Walther succeeded in producing a workable single-/double-action (DA/SA) fire-control mechanism, bringing out the Model PP (Polizeipistole or police pistol).
The Armed Citizen® April 6, 2018
Politicians in Chicago might have a noted antipathy toward guns, but one city resident is alive today because he stood by his Second Amendment-protected right staunchly enough to get a carry permit.
Sniping From Below: Periscope Rifles in World War I
World War I saw the widespread introduction of many, what we would call, “modern” arms, including the aircraft, the machine gun, the armored vehicle, the submarine and even poison gas.
Fear & Loading: Union Sues Colt’s Manufacturing
United Auto Workers Local 376 alleges the company has violated terms of its labor contract by moving work outside of the plant in cost-cutting efforts.
Fear & Loading: Springtime Offers from Springfield, Remington and More
Check out these rebates and special promotions from some major names in the industry.
Product Preview: SureFire Tactician
Designed for everyday carry, the SureFire Tactician flashlight (E2T-MV) derives its versatility from a pair of dual-mode features.
SIG Sauer Adds 6.5 Creedmoor to Hunting Ammo Line
The 6.5 Creedmoor features an all-copper bullet that delivers deep penetration and consistent 1.8x diameter expansion.
Federal Premium's Syntech Ammunition Adds New 9 mm Load
Federal Ammunition has added the popular 124-gr. 9 mm load to its award-winning Syntech handgun ammunition line.