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A Timeline Of The American Rifleman
In 2023, American Rifleman celebrates 100 years of continuous publication. Here are some of the milestones that have occurred across a century of publication for the National Rifle Association's flagship Official Journal.
Undeniable: Hornady’s 7 mm Precision Rifle Cartridge
If the mystique holds, Hornady’s newly released 7 mm PRC will elbow old favorites off firing lines and out of hunting camps—hastening the spread of ultra-aerodynamic bullets.
Editor’s Choice: Hi-Point JXP 10
Hi-Point’s handguns have a reliability-to-price-point ratio that’s hard to beat. This year, the company joins the growing 10 mm Auto handgun market with the release of the JXP 10.
April 2023 Is Third-Highest Gun Sales Month On Record
April 2023 has claimed third place in volume of firearm sales for April, dwarfed only by the record-setting pace set during the pandemic and accompanying widespread social unrest. It also marked the 45th month in a row that saw more than 1 million firearm purchases reflected in the number of National Instant Criminal Background Checks (NICS) processed by the FBI.
All-Around Excellence: Leupold’s 2-10X Mark 5HD
Leupold & Stevens can claim credit for a number of the optics industry’s most transformative innovations, and, as a result, the Oregon-based company has had an outsized influence on the state of the contemporary riflescope landscape.
The Armed Citizen® June 5, 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.
100 Years Of The American Rifleman
In July 2023, American Rifleman celebrates 100 years of continuous publication under its current name. In that time, we’ve borne witness to the American Century, comprised of historic conflicts, economic upheaval, political turmoil and technological development not seen before in the entirety of the human experience.
The Glock 17 Pistol: American Rifleman's Original Review
In the May 1986 issue of American Rifleman, Technical Editor Pete Dickey took an early look at the then-new Glock 17 and dispelled many of the common myths surrounding the revolutionary pistol at the time.
The Kuhnhausen Legacy
In 2022, Jerry Kuhnhausen passed away in Idaho at age 85, having just updated the Mauser shop manual. From 1984 to 2021, Kuhnhausen wrote 12 gunsmithing shop manuals and produced three DVDs, regularly updating content and improving each title to ensure the best information for his readers.
Preview: Fisher Cerakote Bullet Pen
Fisher Space Pen, manufacturer of the original zero-G astronaut pen, is now offering its 400-series Bullet Pen in a number of Cerakote exterior finishes.
Loading Bench: The Marlin Model 444 & Its Cartridge
Layne Simpson explores a commemorative Marlin lever action, covering the gun, its history and details on a .444-cal. cartridge that also includes handloading information and accuracy potential of the gun.
Preview: The Complete Book Of Tokarev Pistols
It’s one of the most common military-surplus pistols seen on the market, but behind the Tokarev is a rich, fascinating history that stretches back to the early decades of the Soviet Union.
New For 2023: Smith & Wesson M&P 10 mm Performance Center Edition
Smith & Wesson is building on its new M&P 10 mm handgun line-up with an all new Performance Center-enhanced model.
Gun Of The Week: Browning A5 Wicked Wing
Watch American Rifleman staff on the range this week to learn about an iconic Browning shotgun, but this one is dressed specifically for the modern era, wearing synthetic furniture, covered by a unique camouflage treatment and revamped internally for generations of use.
2023 Ammunition Product Of The Year: Remington Core-Lokt Tipped
Remington Ammunition’s Core-Lokt bullets have been counted on by hunters to reliably take game for more than 80 years.
The Armed Citizen® June 2, 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.
Remembering The Remington 700 At FTW Ranch
Remington seems to have risen from the ashes, and a new company has emerged under the RemArms name, but before the lights went out at Remington's Custom Shop, American Rifleman contributor Craig Boddington joined industry professionals at FTW Ranch to put its rifles through the rigors of intense field work.
Henry Donates To Border Patrol Foundation
Henry Repeating Arms supports Border Patrol Foundation (BPF) with funds to help the organization’s mission to honor the memory of fallen U.S. Border Patrol agents.
Rifleman Review: Smith & Wesson CSX
Smith & Wesson's CSX is a different take on the micro-compact 9 mm Luger-chambered pistol concept, one that will appeal to fans of more traditionally built and styled handguns.
The Rifleman Report: Free Market Innovations
Our country’s innovations in arms design and manufacturing have been key to individual liberty from the earliest days of the Republic. In the modern era, the informal title “America’s rifle” has almost exclusively been applied to the AR-15—and for good reason.