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The Armed Citizen® May 8, 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.
Inside Colt's Model 1924 Caliber .50 Automatic Machine Gun
Before the famous M2 Browning Machine Gun, there was the Colt Model 1924 Automatic Machine Gun. Here's a look at an original operating manual for the gun from the American Rifleman Tech Files.
Product Preview: Throom Targets 6” Bounceback Series Plate Rack
Reactive steel plate racks are a lot of fun to shoot, but the cost, weight and splashback associated with steel makes them a limited commodity for most backyard gun ranges.
3 Mausers: Rifles & Rounds Comparison
Culling a carefully curated collection of arms can be incredibly agonizing. So how does one select a favorite for keeps? Here the author delves into his personal collection of Mauser rifles with reasons why each of the three are important keepsakes, ultimately deciding one as "the one to keep."
Product Preview: Sharps Bros. CVA Grip With 1913 Picatinny Interface
You can update your CVA break-action muzzleloader, rifle or pistol with an entirely new grip thanks to Sharps Bros.
New For 2023: Hi-Point 3095 Carbine In 30 Super Carry
Hi-Point Firearms introduced an industry first in 2023, with its 3095 carbine chambered in 30 Super Carry, the first long gun chambered for the new cartridge.
Gun Of The Week: FN America High Power
Watch American Rifleman staff on the range to get a closer look at the new FN High Power, which is an entirely different animal from the classic sidearm of the same name that was famous throughout the 20th century.
2023 Shotgun Of The Year: Benelli 28 Gauge Super Black Eagle 3
American Rifleman is pleased to announce the 2023 Shotgun Of The Year Award goes to Benelli.
The Armed Citizen® May 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.
Guns Of The First Special Service Force
What began as an unfeasible plan to open a second front in frozen Norway, ultimately created one of the finest special forces in the proud history of two armies—American and Canadian.
N-SSA Kicks Off 2023 Spring Nationals
In the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, spring starts with a bang, quite literally, as the North-South Skirmish Association’s (N-SSA) 147th Spring Nationals commence on May 17.
MidwayUSA Earns 2022 Bizrate Platinum
MidwayUSA, an internet retailer for shooting, hunting and outdoor gear has earned the 2022 Bizrate Platinum Circle of Excellence Award. Only 29 online retailers reached the platinum level, an achievement that requires firms to earn high customer satisfaction ratings.
Making Today's Colt M1911
Colt's been producing its iconic Model of 1911 semi-automatic pistol for more than a century, but making the modern Colt M1911 is a bit different than what it took to create the classic.
New For 2023: Beretta PMXs
For 2023, Beretta USA is importing a semi-automatic-only pistol version of the 9 mm Luger-chambered submachine gun it designed for the Italian Carabinieri.
Great American Outdoor Show, NRA Annual Meetings Draw Crowds
With financial institutions failing, inflation eroding family budgets and COVID-19 still looming, Patriots counted in the tens of thousands flock to NRA events in support for the Second Amendment.
Product Preview: Ammo Armor
Ammo Armor is an easy, affordable accessory that guards loaded magazines from the environment and rough handling until they’re ready for use.
I Have This Old Gun: Chinese JW-9 Target Rifle
Rimfire bolt-action rifles are often used to teach marksmanship skills and encourage participation in competitive shooting. The rifle pictured is an example from a place we don’t often associate with civilian marksmanship: China. In the 1950s, the communist Chinese government initiated an effort to encourage fitness and competitive sports.
The Rifleman Report: To The Patriotic American
It should come as no small comfort for any patriotic American to know that the country’s firearm industry is vibrant and productive, still faithfully serving the needs of armed citizens, law-enforcement officers and military personnel—just as it has for more than two centuries.
Editor’s Choice: Rock Island Armory 5.0 ST
ARMSCOR’s RIA 5.0 ST semi-automatic 9 mm Luger pistol represents the company’s first handgun to be designed and manufactured here in the United States.
The Armed Citizen® May 1, 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.