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New For 2025: Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy 3.5" Compact
Springfield Armory's 1911 DS Prodigy design is now in a lightweight, carry-ready format with the launch of the Prodigy 3.5" Compact.
Gun Of The Week: Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 Metal Carry Comp
Welcome to another American Rifleman Gun Of The Week video, and this time, we’re on the range with a special Smith & Wesson M&P handgun from the company’s Performance Center.
The Armed Citizen® Jan. 17, 2025
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
I Have This Old Gun: Rodger’s “Self Protector” Knife Pistol
The old saw “never bring a knife to a gun fight” is somewhat moot when one is armed with a Rodgers knife pistol—a clever percussion-fired defensive arm composed of both blades and barrel. To be sure, by the mid-19th century when this particular piece made its appearance, combination arms were nothing new.
Otis Technology Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary
Otis Technology, started in 1985 after founder Doreen Williams tripped and fell in the mud with her grandfather's Model 1894 Winchester while whitetail deer hunting, is celebrating 40 years in business in 2025.
The CMP's M1 Garand Match
A federal law enacted in 1996 officially established the Corporation for the Promotion of Rifle Practice and Firearms Safety, better known as the Civilian Marksmanship Program. Today, one element of the CMP is the John C. Garand Match.
GunBroker Announces Most Popular Guns Sold In 2024
According to GunBroker.com, these were the top brands and firearms sold through retailers using its services during 2024.
New For 2025: Ruger 10/22 Carbon Fiber
Ruger expanded its 10/22 lineup with two all-new Carbon Fiber models, which Ruger says are the lightest 10/22s the company has ever produced.
Rifleman Q&A: “Black” Colt M1911s
From the pages of American Rifleman, read the latest Rifleman Q&A poorly finished Colt M1911s.
Favorite Firearms: A Marlin 39 Legacy
Nearly every shooter has a favorite firearm. Read about NRA member Donald E. Brandt and his personal favorite, a Marlin Model 39A.
Hornady’s 22 ARC Strikes A Chord
Hornady’s latest flat-shooting Advanced Rifle Cartridge and its 62-grain .22-cal. bullet are tailor-made for AR-15s and short-action bolt guns—and the author also found them to be “good medicine for bad dogs.”
The Armed Citizen® Jan. 13, 2025
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
Scam Alert: Fraudulent Ammo-Related Ads On The Rise
Internet and social-media scammers have impersonated a number of popular ammunition brands and retailers in an effort to defraud deal-seeking shoppers. Here's what to watch out for.
Preview: Southern Trapper OWB/IWB Alligator Trim Holster
Add a touch of the exotic to your concealed-carry kit with the OWB/IWB Alligator Trim Holster by Southern Trapper.
New For 2025: Auto-Ordnance Thompson TAO50
Auto-Ordnance announced its first entrant into the .50 BMG long-range rifle market with its TAO50 bolt-action.
Tips & Techniques: “Right & Wrong” Drill
A simple 15-shot learning exercise, the aptly named Right & Wrong Drill consists of two strings of fire focused on technically correct execution of the fundamentals for maximum accuracy.
Gun Of The Week: Colt MSR Carbine Model CR6762
We’re headed to range today with a modern sporting rifle from Colt, but this one is chambered for one of the world’s most prolific centerfire rifle cartridges: 7.62x39 mm.
The Armed Citizen® Jan. 10, 2025
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: Taurus Deputy
Though the Single Action Army design is more than 150 years old, companies like Taurus are still offering affordable clones of the classic single-action revolver. The Deputy is just the latest in the lineup.
Academy Recalls Redfield 12- and 18-Gun Safes
Academy Sports + Outdoors has announced the recall of the Redfield 12-gun and Redfield 18-gun fireproof gun safes that were sold at its stores from February 2024 through August 2024, inclusive.