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MK-18 Rifle Introduced to the Civilian Market
The SWORD MK-18 semi-automatic sniper rifle is now available to the civilian market.
Video—I Have This Old Gun: Beretta BM-59E Rifle
The Beretta BM-59E was a very different take on a familiar rifle. Take a look at its history and design in this "I Have This Old Gun" segment from a recent episode of American Rifleman TV.
Tested: Rock Island Armory XT 22 Magnum
More than 100 years after its inception, the pistol of choice for many defensive-minded individuals and recreational shooters is still the M1911.
The Armed Citizen® October 26
A Louisiana woman who owns a .22 rifle used it to defend herself against a two-legged snake.
Huntego Adds 20-gauge CleanShot Bore Cleaner
CleanShot by Huntego Limited has added a 20-gauge version of its patented shoot-through bore cleaner.
Building a Precision 5.56/.223 AR-15 with Luth-AR and Patriot Ordnance Factory
Randy Luth and his team are back in action, providing top quality AR components for at-home builds and upgrades.
Video—ARTV Review: IWI Jericho Pistol
American Rifleman's Brian Sheetz puts the IWI Jericho through its paces, and details its numerous design features.
Auto-Ordnance Releases the Tanker World War II Thompson
Thompson Auto Ordnance, maker of the famous "Tommy Gun," has introduced its special edition World War II-themed Tanker Thompson.
Video—ARTV: Winchester 150, Part 2
Winchester 150 moves past the frontier and into the company's more modern contributions.
Tested: CZ USA Sharp-Tail Coach Gun
The term “coach gun,” just as you’d expect, comes from the horse-drawn, four-wheeled conveyance.
Tested: TISAS Regent BR9 Hi Power Pistol
If you regret not buying a Hi Power pistol before they disapppeared from the Browning catalog, this Turkish import—with some aftermarket customization—might fill the bill.
Video—I Have This Old Gun: Pattern 1914 Rifle
On this episode of "I Have This Old Gun", the ARTV staff examines the history behind the British Pattern 1914 rifle.
Fear & Loading: Upcoming Travel?
The average first-offense fine for someone caught bringing a gun through an airport TSA checkpoint is $3,900.
Happy Trails 2018
Each year, the Happy Trails Children’s Foundation—a leading children’s charity that actively supports Second Amendment rights, the shooting sports and responsible gun ownership—raffles off a unique prize package that celebrates the motion picture stars of yesteryear,
Profile: Oklahoma Highway Patrol's Captain Dan Combs
A friend of legendary Border Patrolman Bill Jordan and the FBI’s Jelly Bryce, Captain Dan Combs performed amazing exhibition shoots and taught his fellow lawmen skills to save their lives.
The Armed Citizen® October 22, 2018
Critics say there is no place for an AR-15 among civilians, but a Hawaiian gun owner might beg to differ.
Video—ARTV: Winchester 150, Part 1
The history of Winchester is tied integrally to the history of this country. Explore that connection with some experts from ARTV.
NRA Gun of the Week: Mauser M18 Rifle
American Rifleman's Christopher Olsen checks out Mauser's newest bolt-action rifle.
The 4th Annual NRA/North–South Skirmish Association National Civil War Championship
If you ever wondered what it was like to shoot an old muzzleloading black powder rifle, then the N-SSA is a great way to learn.
H&K VP9 Pistol now with Push-Button Mag Release Option
If you love the VP9 pistol but hate the European-style ambidextrous paddle mag release, you now have the option of a new U.S.-style reversible push button release in the VP9-B model.