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The En Bloc Clip: Don’t Blame John Garand
The highly regarded M1 Garand rifle and its eight-round clip-loading system more than proved itself in the combat theaters of World War II and the Korean War. But it’s not as well-known that the en bloc feeding mechanism wasn’t the designer’s first choice.
The Armed Citizen® July 24, 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.
New For 2023: Springfield Armory Model 2020 Rimfire
Springfield Armory expanded its Model 2020 rifle series with several new rimfire offerings, marking Springfield's first foray into the bolt-action .22-cal. rifle market.
More Firearm Launches Occurring Mid-Year
The firearms industry relies heavily on the three big trade shows a year, but mid-year product launches signify something is trending among the companies that want to get the information out.
Product Preview: MDT GRND-POD Bipod
Lightweight carbon-fiber legs, a 6061-T6 aluminum core and polymer buttons combine to make MDT’s GRND-POD one of the lighter bipod examples on the market
Smith & Wesson’s Three Hand-Ejector Revolvers
It all started in 1908 with Smith & Wesson’s innovative .44 Hand Ejector First Model, or as the company more stoically referred to it, the Smith & Wesson .44 Military Model of 1908. Today this gun is commonly known as the Triple Lock, arguably the most advanced—and in some ways the most over-engineered—handgun Smith & Wesson has ever produced.
Product Preview: Armaspec Battle Grip Screw
The Battle Grip Screw is a very simple product from Armaspec that makes a ton of sense.
New For 2023: Remington 783
Under the newly formed RemArms brand, Remington-branded firearms are slowly re-emerging. The latest to come from Ilion is the budget-priced Remington 783.
Gun of the Week: Davidson’s Exclusive Ruger 10/22 Compact Leopard
Watch American Rifleman staff on the range this week with the Davidson's Exclusive Ruger 10/22 Compact Leopard, a ubiquitous rimfire repeater that wears a unique finish.
The Armed Citizen® July 21, 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 10 mm Auto: History & Performance
Despite the fact that most shooters think that the history of the 10 mm Auto cartridge was conceived by Col. Jeff Cooper and invented in 1983, the round actually began breaking the performance mold in the early '70s.
Benelli Helps Fund BSA Shooting Sports Facility
Benelli USA recently partnered with the Baltimore Area Council, Boy Scouts of America to raise funds for range improvements.
Rifleman Review: Rock River Arms Assurance Carbine
While designed for law-enforcement and government use, the Rock River Arms Assurance Carbine is available in semi-automatic format for the commercial market.
Rifleman Q&A: Shotshell Shelf Life
What is the usage life of shotshells, and what is the best way to dispose of old ammunition?
New For 2023: Springfield Armory Model 2020 Redline
Springfield Armory expanded its Model 2020 bolt-action rifle series with an all-new option in the form of the Redline. This field-ready hunting rifle is designed to shed weight wherever possible.
Favorite Firearms: A Rifleman Pedigree
Had I not stumbled across this little gem in my late father’s collection, I wouldn’t have learned about U.S. Army Capt. K.K.V. Casey and his extraordinary shooting ability in the early 20th century or how he’d won several competitions, one of which earned him this Remington Model 11 12-ga. semi-automatic shotgun.
Kahr Arms Issues Shooting Challenge
Kahr Arms is challenging shooters to take on the Air Marshal Qualification Course with a Kahr pistol. The first 50 people to successfully complete the course and submit a video of their performance will win a Kahr P9-2 pistol.
FN Reflex: A Micro-Compact For The Masses
For decades, FN America’s firearms have catered to the premium tier of gun owners. Now the company is appealing to the wider firearm market with a well-developed CCW gun that is reasonably priced.
Editor’s Choice: Longshot HAWK Smart Scope
For shooters and hunters, Longshot produces its HAWK Smart Scope, a compact and portable camera system that is app-enabled for easy viewing on Bluetooth-capable devices
The Armed Citizen® July 17, 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.