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Favorite Firearms: The Lost Rifle That Finally Came Home
It’s the early 1950s, and my dad is about 12 years old. He’s hunting rabbits in an overgrown field near his house using a Stevens Model 87A. It’s almost dusk, and rain clouds are looming overhead.
Rifleman Q&A: Browning “Salt Wood” Stocks
I’ve always wanted a Browning Superposed shotgun, but I’ve heard of a stock issue involving salted wood. What happened, and is it still a problem?
Remington Recalls Core-Lokt Tipped Loads
A safety recall has been issued by Remington Ammunition for three lots of Core-Lokt Tipped Remington .300 Win. Mag. cartridges. Affected lot numbers are N16OCA373, N17OAA373 and N22OCA373 and bullet weight is 180 grains.
I Have This Old Gun: British Pattern 1851 “Minié” Rifle-Musket
Though its active official service life was less than a half-dozen years, Britain’s Pattern 1851 “Minié” rifle musket was an important step in the evolution of military longarms.
Editor’s Choice: Taurus USA Raging Hunter 10”
Taurus’ award-winning Raging Hunter double-action revolver lineup now includes a five-shot, 10.5"-barreled version chambered for the high-pressure .460 S&W Mag. cartridge.
The Armed Citizen® Sept. 25, 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.
Review: Mossberg Patriot LR Tactical
Connecticut manufacturer Mossberg has a well-earned reputation for making affordable, top-quality shotguns, and while the company takes pride in this fact, its underrated pistols and rifles are often overlooked.
Product Preview: NRA Compound OWB Holster
Made in the U.S., emblazoned with the NRA logo on its face and backed by a lifetime warranty, the NRA Compound Holster is a premium OWB holster offering from NRAStore.com featuring hybrid construction with adjustable tension.
The Irish Lugers: An Update
In recent years, a number of documents clarifying the role of the Pistole 08 Luger in the Irish War of Independence have been discovered. Here, the authors provide context and identifying information for a number of Lugers known to have been used in Ireland during the country's fight for freedom.
New For 2023: Rossi Brawler
Rossi USA is reinforcing the concept of an affordable, versatile, single-shot pistol that can be used effectively on game with its Brawler, a field-ready pistol chambered for both .45 Colt and .410 bore shotshells.
NRA's Response To The White House Office Of So-Called "Gun Violence Prevention"
NRA-ILA Executive Director Randy Kozuch released the following statement in response to the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention.
Gun Of The Week: Springfield Armory Model 2020 Redline
Watch American Rifleman staff on the range in this week's video to learn about Springfield's modern bolt-action hunting rifle, the Model 2020 Redline.
The Armed Citizen® Sept. 22, 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.
Picking A Propellant For Your Handloads
Choosing the best propellant for the application is critical to optimal load performance. Here, we provide guidance on navigating the oceans of smokeless propellant options.
ATN Corp Awarded DoD Contact
The U.S. Dept. of Defense has selected ATN Corp. to fulfill a $25 million contract that will supply thermal- imaging systems to the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense.
Shooter’s Choice Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, Shooter's Choice is marking the milestone with fresh branding and product updates.
I Have This Old Gun: Colt 1878 Double-Action Revolver
Despite its success in the single-action revolver market, Colt fell behind when double-action revolvers became popular in the late 1870s. The Colt 1878 was a robust, large-frame revolver that would carry the company into the 20th century.
New For 2023: B&T USA APC9K SD2
Following the U.S. Army's adoption of its submachine gun, B&T USA is making available a limited number of semi-automatic-only short-barreled rifles and pistols based on the gun currently being used by the military.
Tips For Teaching Family To Shoot
The “A+” answer to a loved one wanting to learn to shoot is to get them professional instruction from a reputable trainer who specializes in beginners; however, the reality is that many friends and family will strongly resist that ideal approach and prefer to just gain exposure from a trusted family member.
Editor’s Choice: Ruger Security-380
Ruger, building on its successful use of a similar naming convention for other models, has introduced the Security-380, a compact concealed-carry pistol with a 3.42" barrel and a width of just 1.02" across the slide.