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Constitutional Carry Gaining Steam
On July 1, residents with a clean criminal history of legal age in Florida will be able to carry concealed without a permit. When the law goes into effect, the state will be the 26th that recognizes the right.
Preview: One Hundred Concepts ScopeCap
A simple, low-profile cap designed to cover scope lenses, the One Hundred Concepts ScopeCap is easily installed on a wide range of magnified optics and is durable, thanks to its polymer construction.
Review: SIG Sauer MCX Spear-LT
Firearms like the MCX- SPEAR LT represent a pinnacle where reliability, modularity and ease of use have been maximized.
New For 2023: Henry Big Boy Revolvers
Henry is elevating its product lineup in 2023 with the introduction of the Big Boy revolvers, classically styled companions for the company's collection of lever-action rifles.
76th Director Election Results Announced
One additional Director has been elected for a one-year term by those members present and voting at this Annual Meeting of Members.
New For 2023: Winchester 400 Legend
Winchester Ammunition has introduced an all-new cartridge for the 2023 hunting season with the big-bore, straight-wall 400 Legend.
The Armed Citizen® April 14, 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: FMK Firearms 9C1-G3 Elite
Watch American Rifleman staff on the range this week to learn about an all-American-made, optics-ready, striker-fired 9 mm from FMK Firearms.
Suppressor Retailers To Showcase Innovation At NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits
Among the buzz of new firearm and gear announcements at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Ind., the most silent of booths are set to offer the most exciting news at this year's NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits.
The Misunderstood .45 Colt +P
This lesser-known, high-pressure revolver cartridge provides a top-notch balance of performance and more manageable levels of felt recoil.
Randy Kozuch Appointed Interim NRA-ILA Executive Director
The National Rifle Association of America has announced Randy Kozuch as interim executive director of the NRA-Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA).
NRA Launches 'Law Enforcement: Service, Competition & Training' Booklet
In this booklet, NRA celebrates all police officers that compete, recognizing their hard work and dedication in keeping our communities safe, and how NRA has supported law enforcement competition since the beginning.
Rifleman Review: Springfield Armory Hellcat RDP
One of the options in Springfield Armory's popular Hellcat lineup of micro-compact handguns is its Hellcat RDP, or Rapid Defense Package, which provides a few helpful extras to get and stay on target.
Editor’s Choice: Fightlite Herring 2024 Advanced Lever Action
FIGHTLITE, known for its conventionally stocked, AR-compatible Sport Configurable Rifle (SCR) and belt-fed MCR, now swings into even more rarified territory with its Herring 2024 Advanced Lever Action.
New For 2023: Ruger Super Wrangler
Following the success of its .22 LR-chambered Wrangler single-action revolver, Ruger has expanded its lineup to include the Super Wrangler, which is capable of handling .22 WMR.
New For 2023: FN 15 Guardian
The FN 15 Guardian is an all-new carbine from the R&D team at FN America that’s aimed squarely at a market space previously left open in the company’s catalog of products.
Review: Trijicon 1-8X 29 mm VCOG SCO
Within the realm of optics, few names are as trusted as Trijicon. After all, the company’s U.S.-made products have been field-proven by U.S. armed forces and law-enforcement personnel—along with civilian devotees, who top their trusted firearms with Trijicon-branded units for self-defense, competition and hunting.
Tips & Techniques: Advanced Stickology
Three-legged shooting sticks are almost universally used in African hunting. They get you above low vegetation and off the ground, away from thorns and creepy-crawlies.
New For 2023: FN Reflex
FN America has announced an all-new handgun platform it will offer in 2023 that dovetails advanced ergonomics and hammer-fired functionality within a micro-compact stature for ease of carry and everyday personal protection.
The Mauser Model 98: Truly Great
April 2023 marks the 125th anniversary of the German military adoption of Paul Mauser’s Gewehr 98 bolt-action rifle. Its seminal design formed the basis for the most widely distributed family of military arms of their type in history and still influences commercial rifle manufacture to this day. So, what, exactly, made the Model 98 so incredibly successful?