American Rifleman
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Daisy Announces 56th National BB Gun Championship
From July 6-9, the nation’s top youth teams—ages 8 to 15—will be testing their marksmanship skills in the Rogers (Arkansas) Convention Center as they compete in the The Daisy National BB Gun Championship Match.
Rifleman Review: Colt Anaconda
Colt reintroduced its .44 Mag. Anaconda revolver in 2021, rounding out a line of magnum "snake guns" that started with the re-introduced Colt Python in 2020.
New For 2023: Marlin Model 1894 Classic
The Marlin Model 1894 Classic is the third iconic lever-action design re-introduced by the recently re-established company, following the big-bore Model 1895 in late 2021 and the whitetail classic Model 336 earlier in 2023.
Rifleman Q&A: Colt Serial No. 1 Single Action Army Mystery Solved
I thoroughly enjoyed Rick Hacker’s recent article on the Colt SAA and its 150-year history, but I am confused by the fact that the photos of Serial No. 1 on the cover of American Rifleman differ from those found in some other articles and websites. Can you please clarify this matter?
Handloads: A .380 ACP Pocket Pistol Practice Load
As modern ammunition manufacturing has drastically improved during the past 50 years, the .380 ACP is finally receiving the respect it deserves as a defensive cartridge. While handy to carry, pistols chambered for the cartridge tend to be harder to shoot well and thus require more practice to master.
FN Herstal Announces Expansions, U.S.-Made Optics Forthcoming
FN Herstal has completed its recent facility expansion project at the Noptel optic factory in Finland and has announced plans of bringing production to the United States.
Editor’s Choice: Remington 360 Buckhammer
Remington Ammunition has given sportsmen in states with straight-wall hunting regulations, particularly those who favor lever-action rifles, a potent, yet soft-shooting, new chambering for the short-range harvesting of deer-size game, hogs and even black bears.
The Rifleman Report: The Next Level
“Taking it to the next level” is a familiar phrase that seems particularly appropriate after reviewing the feature content in this month’s issue—the “it” being the state-of-the-art in several familiar categories within the realm of firearms and accessories.
The Armed Citizen® June 26, 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.
More Churches Relying On Armed Members
Results of a Lifeway Research survey—released June 6—indicate the number of Protestant churches that enlist armed members of their congregation as part of their preparedness has increased by 9 percent in the past three years. Read on:
100 Years Ago: Individual Instruction In Rifle Practice
The most important item in rifle shooting is to squeeze the trigger in such a way as to fire the rifle without affecting the aim. The trigger must be squeezed so steadily that the firer cannot know the instant the piece will be fired.
Biting The Cabot Bullet: My Journey To Becoming An M1911 Owner
I have always been moderately miffed that the flagrantly right-handed platform’s greatness has never fully applied to me personally. So, sitting here now as the proud owner of a Cabot Guns National Standard South Paw (NSSP)—having violated both of my long-held prohibitions simultaneously—I am probably about as surprised as anyone.
Preview: Condition 1 Storage Trunk
Whether you need to transport several longarms across the country or get a large quantity of ammunition and equipment to and from the range, the durable and spacious 45" Long Storage Trunk from Condition 1 has you covered.
New For 2023: SIG Sauer P320-AXG Legion
For 2023, SIG is giving its P320-AXG the Legion treatment and includes the company's unique Slide Integrated Expansion Chamber to reduce recoil and muzzle rise.
Gun Of The Week: Benelli SBE3 20-Ga.
Join American Rifleman staff on the range this week with Benelli USA’s third generation of its tried-and-true Super Black Eagle, and one that is designed specifically for 20-ga. shotshells.
The Armed Citizen® June 23, 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.
When It Comes To Shotguns, Make Mine A Double
Before the advent of pump-action and semi-automatic smoothbores, if you wanted, or needed, a fast second shot, your only recourse was a double-barrel shotgun.
NRA Foundation Grant To Equip School Resource Officers
The NRA Foundation has awarded the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Dept. a grant totaling $6,000. The funds will be used to equip school resource officers assigned the responsibility of protecting schools and students.
Making The Taurus GX4 & TX22
In this feature segment from "American Rifleman Television," we go behind the scenes at Taurus USA in Bainbridge, Ga., to see how the company's popular GX4 and TX22 pistols are built.
New For 2023: Kimber K6xs Revolver
With the K6xs, Kimber is introducing a lighter and more affordable revolver to its lineup.