American Rifleman
The world’s oldest and largest firearms authority, American Rifleman features articles, videos and breaking news on the latest guns, gear and ammunition.
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Review: Rossi Brawler .45 Colt/.410 Single-Shot Pistol
This update to a classic handgun design features welcome improvements, 21st century manufacturing and materials and an optics rail.
Remington Subsonic .22 LR Safety Recall
Remington Ammunition has issued a safety recall for one lot of its subsonic .22 Long Rifle ammunition.
Preview: C&C Sutlery Cavalry Carbine Sling
The C&C Sutlery Cavalry Carbine Sling replicates the design used by Civil War-era and later mounted soldiers to ensure their saddle-ring-equipped carbines remained with them at all times.
Rifleman Review: Walther Arms PDP Compact
Walther Arms expanded its Performance Duty Pistol (PDP) line in 2021 with a full-size model and a compact version, both of which built on earlier foundations laid by models like the PPQ.
New For 2024: Smith & Wesson SD9 2.0
Smith & Wesson improved its no-frills SD line with an all-new SD9 2.0 design for 2024, a handgun based on S&W's first polymer-frame semi-auto and priced affordably.
Review: Heckler & Koch VP9 Match
Shooters who have to answer to a shot timer demanded a VP9 with a longer barrel, better recoil recovery and, for some, easy optics adaptability. The answer came in late 2022 with the introduction of the VP9 Match, a handgun built for extreme precision, expressly with competitors in mind.
The Rifleman Report: Onward To 2024
Despite the continued attempts by anti-gun groups aided by anti-freedom politicians to silence your association and this magazine, we’re already in production for the coming year with another full slate of coverage about all the firearms, optics, ammunition and accessories that freedom-loving shooters need or wish to own.
10 Years Of Federal’s HST
Federal Ammunition’s Personal Defense HST Ammunition just completed its 10th year on the commercial self-defense market.
I Have This Old Gun: Mauser “Cigarette” Rifle
As collectors know, fine firearms can be a solid investment, but, at times, firearms themselves become a commodity. In post-World War II Germany, the country’s currency had devalued rapidly, and a barter economy replaced traditional money.
The Armed Citizen® Jan. 1, 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.
New For 2024: EAA Corp. Girsan MC14BDA & MC14G84
After debuting its MC14T early in 2023, EAA Corp. is adding two more models to its MC14 line, with the MC14BDA and MC14G84, which it says combines “rich heritage, reliability, and affordability.”
Preview: Safe Life Defense Dexterity+ Gloves
Known mainly for its flexible handgun- and rifle-rated body armor lines, Safe Life Defense also offers its own set of quality shooting gloves.
Sporting Clays vs. FITASC: Two Popular Shotgun Sports
Sporting clays and FITASC are some of the fastest-growing shotgun sports. So what are they, and how do they differ?
Preview: Rite In The Rain Precision Distance Shooting Target
Available in 25-count packs, Rite In The Rain offers its latest all-weather target paper designed for the outdoor shooting enthusiast.
Gun Of The Week: Beretta APX A1 Compact
Watch American Rifleman staff in this week's episode to see the Beretta APX A1 Compact in use on the range. This is one of the carry-ready models in what’s become an extensive line of handguns, all offshoots of a design Beretta initially developed for the U.S. military.
The Armed Citizen® Dec. 29, 2023
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 Keefe Report: The Curious Case Of Gaston Glock
The shape of his seminal design reigns on stickers at every airport in America. The iconic profile of the Glock pistol tells you guns, whether Glock or not, are not permitted.
Review: Anderson Manufacturing Kiger-9c
Known for AR-15 rifles and AR components, Anderson Mfg. has successfully translated the G19-pattern polymer pistol into an affordably priced option for the defense-minded citizen.
NIOA Launches Picatinny Arsenal Team
NIOA Group, the Australian-based defense and firearm company that purchased Barrett Firearms in January, has expanded operations with a team now working on site at the Picatinny Arsenal in New Jersey.
I Have This Old Gun: Ross Mk III
In the early 20th century, Canadians wanted to establish its own unique military establishment, complete with a military arm that was all its own. So emerged the famous Ross Rifle.