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New For 2024: Davidson's Exclusive Pietta King Trio
Davidson's is kicking up the versatility of a .357 Magnum revolver up two notches with its Pietta King Trio.
Rifleman Q&A: The Last M1 Garand Ever Made?
American Rifleman editors recently received a letter questioning the last M1 Garand produced.
Federal Ammunition Awards 2024 Tom Knapp Memorial Scholarship
Federal Ammunition has awarded the 2024 Tom Knapp Memorial Scholarships to two 4-H shooting sports teen ambassadors—Jessica Laffey from Colorado and Kaeli-Gracyn Bourgoyne from Louisiana.
The Lever-Action Comes Of Age
While new offerings in the lever-action rifle market have emerged occasionally over the decades, the recent past has seen so many unprecedented options appear that it’s clear there’s been a shift toward modern, practically styled examples of this classic American long-gun design.
The Armed Citizen® Aug. 19, 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.
The Model 1911 Cycle Of Operation
Most of us may think we know how M1911s work, but this series of drawings shows us what really happens inside the venerable Government Model.
Product Preview: Urban Carry OWB LockLeather Holster
The OWB LockLeather from Urban Carry is an outside-the-waistband holster that offers both the security of Kydex and the comfort of leather.
Handloads: 00 Buck For Defensive Use
As the name “buckshot” implies, it was used in bygone days to shoot deer at close range. About its only current use, however, is short-range defense against those dangers that lurk in the shadows.
New For 2024: Springfield Armory Model 2020 Boundary
The Springfield Model 2020 Boundary is a traditionally styled bolt-action hunting rifle that joins several other variants in Springfield's bolt-action rifle lineup.
Gun Of The Week: FN 510 Tactical
Join American Rifleman staff on the range this week to learn about the FN 510 Tactical, FN’s first 10 mm Auto-chambered handgun. This offering from FN builds on the company’s extensively tested 509 platform and provides a hard-hitting, big-bore, optic-ready option for handgun fans.
The Armed Citizen® Aug. 16, 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.
NRA Celebrates National Shooting Sports Month
The National Rifle Association of America, in conjunction with the National Shooting Sports Foundation, encourages all gun owners to celebrate during the month of August by having some fun at the the range, acquainting a new person to the shooting sports, win prizes and more.
Why The AR-15 Might Not Be The Semi-Auto Rifle You Want
The AR-15 is the most popular rifle in America, and rightfully so. There’s a lot to like about the design, but don’t overlook other options just because they aren’t an AR-15.
I Have This Old Gun: French Model 35A
After almost two decades of trial and development, by the end of the 1930s, the French military adopted the Model 1935A, its first official semi-automatic service pistol.
New For 2024: Grand Power Stribog 10 mm Auto & .45 ACP
Previously available only in 9 mm Luger and .22 LR, the Grand Power Stribog imported by Global Ordnance is now available in 10 mm Auto and .45 ACP.
Favorite Firearms: Dreaming Of A Colt Python
My son asked me if there was any firearm that I had always wanted but was never able to acquire. I told him it would be a Colt Python. He then asked why I didn’t buy one.
The NRA Foundation Invests $750K In U.S. Olympic Efforts
The NRA Foundation, the sole Platinum Level Sponsor for USA Shooting, has demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting the nation’s talented athletes as they prepared for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
Hornady: 75 Years Of “Accurate, Deadly, Dependable” Ammunition
Seventy-five years after Joyce Hornady started his ammunition company with a single bullet offering, the enterprise is still family-owned—and still leading the march toward optimal ballistic performance.
The Armed Citizen® Aug. 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.
Gun Sales Numbers Bucking Election Year Trends
For six months in a row, monthly sales estimates from the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) have been down when compared to the same periods in 2023.