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Review: Century Arms PSL 54
The PSL 54 from Century Arms, a Romanian designated marksman rifle, is a beefed-up AKM with a successful, decades-long history on the battlefield.
Vista Outdoor Rejects $2.9 Billion Offer
On March 4, the Vista Outdoor Board of Directors announced that it rejected yet another unsolicited proposal to sell the firm, this one from Canada-based MNC Capital (MNC) offering to buy the company for $35 per share.
I Have This Old Gun: French FRF2 Sniper Rifle
During the Cold War, many nations developed domestically sourced sniping rifles, and many of those rifles were based on pre-World War II designs. One nation that reconfigured a previously used bolt-action service rifle to meet the needs of precision marksmen was France, and the result was the FRF2 sniper rifle.
New For 2024: Uberti 1873 Hunter Rifle Series
Italian-made reproductions of the Winchester 1873 have become popular for cowboy action shooting, pistol cartridge plinking or just for those nostalgic for a piece of history. New for 2024, Uberti is making an 1873 specifically for the modern hunter.
Review: EAA Girsan MC 14T Tip-Up
There is no “one-size-fits-all” solution to firearms, and scaled-down “pocket” and EDC pistols provide good examples. Creating a smaller, more concealable, centerfire semi-automatic requires, among other things, a stiffer recoil spring (or springs).
Remington’s Ilion Factory Closes
RemArms, owner and operator of Remington’s storied Ilion, N.Y., factory, announced it would shutter the facility in March 2024, moving all production to its current headquarters in LaGrange, Ga.
FN Offers "Spring Into Savings" Rebate
FN America’s Spring Into Savings promotion began on March 1 and includes 70 different models from the famed gunmaker. Offer ends May 16.
Strasser’s Innovative RS 700 Straight-Pull
Hailing from Austria, but with a nod to the American Remington Model 700, the Strasser RS 700 proves the straight-pull design is still alive and well—even in the hands of a southpaw.
The Armed Citizen® March 11, 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.
Preview: Safariland Incog X IWB Holster
After 10 years of real-world experience with its original Incog holster design, Haley Strategic Partners (HSP) decided it was time to update the concept.
Garand's Military Rifles: M1 To M14
The adoption of the M1 Garand rifle by the United States Army initiated a series of developments which brought the demise of the manually-operated, bolt-action rifle as a U.S. military arm. Its evolution was to influence the design of U.S. military small arms for years to come.
Preview: Ruger 60th Anniversary 10/22 Rifle
In addition to being Ruger’s 75th anniversary, 2024 also marks another important milestone for the company: 60 years of its iconic 10/22 semi-automatic rimfire rifle.
Alabama’s Confederate Gunmakers
On Dec. 7, 1861, the Alabama legislature pushed through legislation authorizing "An Act to Encourage the Manufacture of Fire Arms and Munitions of War in this State." The bill earmarked $250,000 as development monies for those wishing to produce long guns and pistols for the state of Alabama.
New For 2024: Archon Firearms By PTR Type B
The Arsenal Strike One pistol is a unique firearm design whose place in the U.S. market has had its fits and starts. New for 2024, Archon is partnering with PTR Industries to import the European-made Type B design to the U.S.
Preview: Danner Recurve
Building on decades of experience designing hiking boots, the 7"-tall Recurve represents Danner’s latest generation of hunting footwear.
Gun Of The Week: Chiappa Little Badger TDX
The Italian design of the wiry Little Badger TDX is not meant to be a fighting gun, but more of a last-ditch tool that can be carried comfortably and employed easily.
The Armed Citizen® March 8, 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 Return Of The Taurus 917C Pistol
This pistol is a part of the company's long-standing PT92 series, which, in turn, takes its design cues from the Beretta 92. It's tempting to write this gun off as Brazilian clone of an Italian military pistol. However, there's more to the story than that.
Remington Ammunition Launches Full Safe Sweepstakes
Remington Ammunition kicked its biggest consumer sweepstakes yet with prizes from some of the industry’s foremost companies, including Remington Arms, Remington Safes, Nighthawk Custom, Leupold Optics, Silencer Central and Remington Ammunition.
Making The Leupold Mark 5HD Riflescope
Leupold's Mark 5HD line of riflescopes are some of the company's top-tier offerings, and not only are the optics loaded with features, they're also some of the lightest riflescopes in their class.