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Galco Introduces Ankle Trauma Medical Kit
Galco Gunleather has introduced a ATM-KIT (Ankle Trauma Kit) designed for everyday carry of medical tools and supplies
Tested: Steyr Zephyr II Rimfire Rifle
Steyr Mannlicher of Austria has re-introduced an old favorite: the Zephyr II, a bolt-action rifle for the discriminating small-game hunter.
Video—ARTV: Pacific War, Iwo Jima, Part 5
In this fifth installment of "The Men and Guns of the Pacific," the ARTV crew heads to Iwo Jima.
Remington V3 Semi-Automatic Shotgun Now in Compact Model
Remington’s V3 shotgun is now available with a shorter length of pull for smaller-statured shooters.
A Look Back at the .44 Special
As the 20th century was about to debut, the brass at Smith & Wesson decided on a new double-action revolver design called the Hand Ejector Model. More powerful cartridges were in high demand so the company developed a solid frame with a swing-out cylinder to replace its top-break double actions.
Fear & Loading: Blacked Out
When Hurricane Florence made landfall it stripped some areas of all traditional means of communications, leaving residents without any means of requesting help.
The Armed Citizen® September 24, 2018
A high-speed pursuit with California Highway Patrol officers behind him apparently wasn’t enough trouble for a reckless driver out west.
NRA Gun Gear of the Week: JM Custom Kydex AIWB Holsters
American Rifleman's Joe Kurtenbach tests out the JM Custom Kydex AIWB Holster for an every-day appendix-carry holster.
Fear & Loading: Vista Outdoor Streamlines with Sale of Eyewear Companies
Vista Outdoor has completed the sale of eyewear brands Bollé, Cébé and Serengeti, a move first announced by Chief Executive Officer Chris Metz in November 2017.
Steyr Arms Extends Cash-Rebate Program
Steyr Arms is extending its Summer Sale Event 2018 consumer cash rebate program through the end of September
I Have This Old Gun: FN Browning Model 1922 Pistol
The efficient FN Browning Model 1910 and its offshoot, the Model 1922 (aka “10/22”), were designed by firearm marvel John Moses Browning and built in Belgium at Fabrique Nationale.
Video—ARTV: Springfield SOCOM 16 CQB Rifle
The Springfield SOCOM 16 CQB Rifle.is the focus of this "Rifleman Review" segment from a recent episode of American Rifleman Television.
Product Preview: Kitanica Lady Bug Jacket
The Lady Bug, from Kitanica, is the company’s first fleece jacket specifically designed to fit the contours of the female body.
Tested: SIG Sauer 365 Micro 9 mm Ammunition
These ballistically matched defense and practice-grade loads have been tuned for top-notch performance in popular micro 9 pistols.
Latest Loads: .17 Hornet
When habitually pitting your .17 Hornet against coyotes, or pressing it into service for prairie dogs in the windy West, you should consider Hornady’s heavier, 0.172"-diameter, 25-gr. V-Max bullet.
Range Report: SIG P320 X-Carry—2,000 Rounds
Joe Kurtenbach completes the finale for the 2,000-round extended review of SIG Sauer’s P320 X-Carry pistol.
Product Preview: BlackPoint Tactical DualPoint Holster
Molded from a single sheet of Kydex, the DualPoint AIWB holster from Blackpoint Tactical exhibits great fit and finish, as well as some optional enhancements and an unexpected capability.
Video—ARTV: Pacific War, Pearl Harbor, Part 2
In Part 2 of “The Men and Guns of the Pacific War,” American Rifleman Television continues its in-depth look at “the day that will live in infamy,” the Japanese attack of the American fleet at Pearl Harbor.
Tested: Franchi Affinity 3 Shotgun
It might seem strange at first for Franchi to name a shotgun “Affinity,” but in the broad sense of the word, a natural liking for something, it fits. Simply put, it’s an easy shotgun to shoot and shoot well.
The Armed Citizen® September 3, 2018
Why would a stranger break into a home and start beating a pre-teen?