American Rifleman
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Editor’s Choice: Franchi Momentum All-Terrain Elite
Franchi gains traction in its Momentum bolt-action rifle line with the All-Terrain Elite model. Featuring a free-floated 18" barrel, flip-up iron sights and an optic rail that extends well past the receiver ring, the All-Terrain Elite is aimed squarely at the general-purpose/scout-rifle/truck-gun crowd.
The Armed Citizen® May 15, 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.
First-Time Gun Owners More Diverse, Younger, Study Says
The face of gun ownership is changing fast, a welcome trend that accelerated significantly when millions of first-time gun owners joined the ranks during the pandemic and widespread violence.
Product Preview: Hornady Security Ammo Cabinet
The Ammo Cabinet from Hornady Security is a great option to both organize and secure your ammunition stash from unauthorized access.
3 Unique AR-15 Lower Receivers
Here's a closer look at receivers and accessories for America’s Rifle that accommodate folding stocks, helps cut costs or improves downrange accuracy.
Product Preview: Apertures ‘N’ More Rear Sight Replacement Parts
When individual parts from complex rear-sight assemblies go missing, they can be hard to replace because of proprietary features such as thread specifications.
New For 2023: CZ Scorpion 3+ Carbine
CZ first offered its Scorpion 3+ in a pistol version in 2022. Now, this year, the Scorpion 3+ is now available in carbine form.
2023 Optic Of The Year: Sightmark Wraith 4K Mini
Once priced well beyond the means of the average gun enthusiast, technology has now progressed to the point that highly effective night-vision devices (NVD) no longer need to be prohibitively expensive, as evidenced by the Wraith 4K Mini from Sightmark.
The Armed Citizen® May 12, 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.
Gun Of The Week: CZ-USA 600 Trail
Watch American Rifleman staff on the range this week with the CZ 600 Trail rifle, an ultra-modern, bolt-action repeater from CZ-USA that is designed to be compact, rugged and ready for adventure.
Bersa Opens U.S. Manufacturing Facility
Argentine firearm manufacturer Bersa, known for its Thunder handguns, increased its commitment to the American market when it opened a 45,500 sq.-ft. manufacturing facility in Kennesaw, Ga., in October of 2022.
Washington AR-15 Ban Impacts Local Manufacturers
On April 25, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed HB 1240 into law, which bans the manufacture, distribution, transfer and sale of AR-15s, along with all semi-auto rifles that measure less than 30" in length or wear other features common to semi-automatic firearms.
The Ridgeway 'Frankenspencer:' A Lesson NOT Too Late For The Learning
The saga of the 'Frankenspencer' from Ridgeway is a lesson that every arms collector should learn.
Touring The Smith & Wesson Performance Center
Inside Smith & Wesson's factory, there's actually another factory! Here's an inside look at S&W's Performance Center, where production guns are tuned to fit specific needs.
New For 2023: Ruger ReadyDot
Ruger announced the launch of its own micro red-dot optic, and the ReadyDot is built simply to ensure a rugged and reliable aiming system.
Firearm Industry Economic Impact Rises 322% Since 2008
The industry’s economic impact rose to $80.73 billion in 2022, up from $70.52 billion in 2021. Total jobs increased by more 17,877 in the same period, to 396,696 from 375,819, according to the NSSF report.
Rifleman Q&A: Flaming Bayonet
I was recently reading a book on World War I and came across a brief reference stating that the U.S. Army had a “flaming bayonet” during the war, which is something I had never heard of. Was there such a thing?
50 Years Of American Hunter
An announcement of the launch of The American Hunter magazine appeared in the pages of The American Rifleman a half-century ago this month.
Lightweight Heavy-Hitter: Ruger’s SFAR
Long overshadowed by its younger, trimmer sibling, the AR .308 platform has a lot of ground to cover before it can claim “America’s Rifle” status. The new Ruger Small-Frame Autoloading Rifle will help it get there.
Editor’s Choice: FN 510 Tactical
FN America has introduced the company’s first 10 mm Auto pistol with its FN 510 Tactical.