American Rifleman
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75 Years Ago: School For Juniors
In a unique shooting school, a Michigan sporting goods dealer teaches the youngsters of his county how to handle firearms safely and accurately.
New For 2023: Weatherby 307 Series
Weatherby's new 307 series rifles are designed to allow users to customize to their heart's content, thanks to a Remington 700-compatible action that opens up a wide aftermarket of add-ons and upgrades.
PenFed CEO James Schenck Honored With Lifetime Service Award
James Schenck, president and CEO of PenFed Credit Union, has been honored with the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce 2023 Lifetime Service Award.
Rifleman Report: Building The Recipe
Publishing magazines can be a bit like cooking—or, perhaps more appropriately for a firearm journal, like reloading ammunition: Years of experience and an abundance of care are applied in a consistent manner using a series of quality “ingredients” or components to develop well-balanced “recipes” aimed at specific “tastes” or uses.
Favorite Firearms: A Treasured Colt DAA
James Payton, a special brother in the Lord, called me on a Sunday afternoon asking me to bring a box of .44 WCF cartridges to shoot an old Colt he had bought at the gun show.
Ruger Supports Youth Shooting Sports Through Online Auctions
Ruger's support of youth shooting sports was on display from January to July 2023 when it hosted 26 auctions at GunBroker.com, with all proceeds benefiting MidwayUSA Foundation.
Review: Taurus Raging Hunter 10" 460
In 2019, Taurus Intl. Mfg. Inc. introduced a successful series of big-bore double-action revolvers dubbed the Raging Hunters (RH).
Editor’s Choice: Savage Arms M1911
Savage is now in the M1911 pistol business with a range of .45 ACP and 9 mm Luger models that appear quite well-executed and display styling cues in concert with the company’s cutting-edge image.
The Armed Citizen® Aug. 28, 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.
Unofficial Enfields: The Gibbs Rifle Company Guns
Alongside the many variations of official Lee-Enfield service rifles, in the United States, there exist a number of unique "unnofficial Enfields" that have been created by stateside importers.
Preview: Big Sky Precision PinUltimate Titanium
Many folks who live in salt-laden environments know all too well the corrosive nature of sodium.
Single-Stage vs. Two-Stage Triggers: What's The Difference?
A rifle’s trigger is key to attaining the utmost accuracy. And, while crispness and pull weight are important traits, the manner in which it functions mustn’t be overlooked, either. What is the difference between single- and two-stage triggers, and which is the best type for you?
Preview: Mission First Tactical Hybrid Holster
When it comes to holster selection, there are pros and cons to both leather and Kydex.
New For 2023: Bersa BAR Series
After opening a U.S. manufacturing facility in Kennesaw, Ga., Bersa is now making AR-style handguns and rifles. The BAR series is available in a range of popular chamberings and sizes.
Gun Of The Week: Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro OSP
Watch American Rifleman staff on the range this week to get a closer look at the Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro, a micro-compact, optic-ready 9 mm with a magazine capacity of 15 rounds.
The Armed Citizen® Aug. 25, 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.
Longtime NRA Supporter Michael Fuljenz Honored With Rare Coin Group’s Highest Award
NRA Golden Ring of Freedom member Michael Fuljenz was awarded the Chester L. Krause Distinguished Service Award, the highest honor bestowed by the American Numismatic Association.
Review: Stoeger M3K 3-Gun
Stoeger has built upon the success of its M3000-series of inertia-operated, semi-automatic shotguns to include a feature-rich and competition-capable scattergun wholly designed for the sport of 3-Gun.
NRA Celebrates National Shooting Sports Month
August is National Shooting Sports Month—for the seventh year in a row—and the National Rifle Association of America is proud to support the initiative, which was created by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF).
Shotshell Innovation At Winchester Ammunition
Winchester is one of the industry leaders when it comes to shotshell ammunition. The company stays on top of the market by innovating with its shot, powder, primers and other components.