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.
Updated: 6 days 21 hours ago
Maj. Jim Land & The Major Land Sniper Cup
Major Edward "Jim" Land is the namesake of the Major Land Sniper's Cup, a long-range precision shooting competition held annually in Gladstone, Va.
New For 2023: Tactical Solutions Owyhee Magnum
Patterned after the company's Owyhee bolt-action, currently the market's only bolt-action takedown rimfire, the Tactical Solutions Owyhee Magnum is chambered for the more-powerful .22 WMR.
The Hawken: Missouri’s Official State Rifle
Missouri state legislators recently passed a bill making the Hawken the official Missouri state rifle.
Rifleman Q&A: Model 1897 Frame Types
I have just started collecting U.S. military shotguns and am getting some conflicting information regarding Winchester Model 97 trench guns. Some sources state the guns were of the solid-frame configuration, and others say they were the takedown type. Which is correct?
Olin-Winchester To Reacquire White Flyer Targets
Olin Corporation has entered into an agreement to acquire the assets of White Flyer Targets—North America’s leader in recreational trap, skeet and sporting clays targets—from the firm it sold the business to in 1979.
Trailblazer Pivot: A New Twist On The PCC
Those of us who grew up watching late night reruns of Monty Python’s Flying Circus fondly remember the British comedy troupe’s catchphrase, “And now for something completely different.” It couldn’t be more applicable to a new pistol-caliber carbine from Trailblazer Firearms.
Editor’s Choice: Springfield Armory Saint Victor 9 mm Carbine
Springfield Armory's Saint family of AR-pattern rifles and pistols has steadily expanded to a comprehensive line with the mid-tier Victor series, in particular, growing by leaps and bounds and arguably offering the most value.
The Armed Citizen® Sept. 4, 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.
Disturbing Trend—FFLs Caught In The Crosshairs?
The number of Federal Firearm License revocations has skyrocketed during 2023, a trend that should be a concern for the average gun owner.
Product Preview: Ruger MAX-9 ReadyDot
Ruger offers a different take on the micro red-dot (MRD) with its ReadyDot, as the 1X reflex sight has no built-in electronics.
The Benelli Montefeltro: All-New For 2023
One of the more affordable shotguns in Benelli’s lineup is the Montefeltro, which has been a mainstay in the company’s lineup for years. The basic design, though, hadn’t been updated since 2004, so for 2023, Benelli decided to refresh the gun with a number of new features.
5 Alternate Uses For A Thermal Monocular
Thermal monoculars are one of those tools that are much more useful than you might think at first glance. Here, we go over several applications for thermal imaging you may not know about.
Preview: 2023 Traveler’s Guide To The Firearms Laws Of The Fifty states
With Constitutional Carry gaining steam across the country and other localities introducing new restrictions, it’s an important time to be informed about firearm laws across the nation.
New For 2023: Rock River Arms BT3 Operator ETR Carbine
Designed as the big brother of Rock River Arms' LAR-15 Operator ETR, the RRA BT3 Operator ETR carbine is built on the larger AR-10 platform and is chambered for .308 Win.
Gun Of The Week: Sauer SL5 Waterfowl
Watch American Rifleman staff on the range this week to learn about a 12-ga. scattergun from J.P. Sauer & Sohn: Meet the SL5 Waterfowl featuring brown cerakote and an old-school camouflage finish.
The Armed Citizen® Sept. 1, 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.
Preview: Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro 17-Round Magazines
Springfield Armory has now addressed the lack of an extended magazine for its Hellcat Pro, bringing out a 17-round extended box magazine that it will now ship with all new Hellcat Pro models.
Review: Magnum Research 'Custom Cowboy' BFR
Built on the Biggest Finest Revolver (BFR) frame from Magnum Research, this over-built wheel gun is soft shooting without sacrificing performance.
Savage Arms Continues Philanthropic Tradition
Founded in 1894, Savage Arms has a long history of supporting worthwhile causes around the industry and it has recently announced its continued partnership with Pass It On–Outdoor Mentors and more.
I Have This Old Gun: M1895 Nagant Revolver
In the 1890s, Imperial Russia embarked on an effort to modernize its military, adopting the M1891 Mosin-Nagant rifle and, later, the M1895 Nagant revolver. Unlike many other service revolvers of the time, the Nagant had a unique mechanism designed to get the most out of its cartridge.