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A Conquistador’s Cannon Unearthed
Certainly the oldest firearm ever found in the continental United States, and possibly the oldest-known firearm produced in the New World, a rampart gun recently discovered in Arizona is one of six associated with Francisco Vázquez de Coronado’s famous search for the “Seven Cities of Gold.”
Mauser 125th Anniversary Commemorative Rifle
It is one of the world’s most recognized designs, and it remains the basis for some bolt-action rifles even today.
The Armed Citizen® April 3, 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.
New-Cartridge Trend Shows No Signs Of Slowing Down
The pace of new cartridge introductions from major manufacturers has increased dramatically in the past five years, and the trend shows little signs of slowing.
Product Preview: JMac Customs HUB Extended Blast Shield
The JMac Customs HUB Extended Blast Shield (EBS) is designed to reduce the concussion of muzzle devices by redirecting the blast forward through its 4" long tube.
In Memoriam: Charles E. Petty, Jr.
Longtime American Rifleman contributor Charles Emory Petty, Jr., passed away on Nov. 30, 2022. He was 83 years old.
Cold War Combatants: 5.45x39 mm vs. 5.56 NATO
Of the two prime combatants of the Cold War, the Soviet Union and United States, each armed their infantry troops with two unique but similar cartridges. Here's how they compared to each other.
Product Preview: OTTO Engineering NoizeBarrier Micro
Proudly made in America and powered by a rechargeable battery system, the NoizeBarrier Micro from OTTO is an inside-the-ear protection system capable of providing up to 40 dBs of impulse noise protection.
New For 2023: Rock Island Armory LI380
Rock Island Armory expanded its concealed-carry handgun lineup in 2023 with its LI380, a double-action, compact pistol chambered for the .380 ACP cartridge.
Gun Of The Week: Walther PDP F-Series
Watch American Rifleman staff on the range in this week's feature video with the Walther PDP F-Series, a unique, duty-grade handgun designed specifically to fit a woman's hand. It turns out, though, that it fits some men's hands well, too.
Vietnam War Group To Host ‘Welcome Home’ Ceremony For Vets
Established under the secretary of defense in 2012, the U.S. Vietnam War Commemoration group has spent years recognizing and honoring the service of Vietnam veterans.
The Armed Citizen® March 31, 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.
Evolution Of The BM-59
John C. Garand's gas-operated M1 rifle changed very little from its start as the T1 in 1927 until the end of its official production run in 1957, but then something unexpected happened. As a result of the confrontational politics of the Cold War and the subsequent divisions it created, the M1 rifle continued to evolve on another continent.
Ruger Named Friends Of NRA Guardian Sponsor For 2023
Ruger is the exclusive 2023 Guardian Level Corporate Sponsor of the Friends of NRA program, a sponsorship that will help support firearm training and educational programs, ensuring the continuation of America’s proud shooting and hunting heritage for generations to come.
Making Modern Colt Revolvers
Colt re-entered the modern double-action revolver market in a big way, bringing back legacy designs like the Cobra, Python and Anaconda. These guns aren't made the old way, though. They're produced using the latest in cutting-edge manufacturing technology.
New For 2023: EAA Girsan MC 14T
European American Armory Corp now imports Girsan's MC 14T, a compact, .380 ACP-chambered handgun that can be easily loaded and unloaded, thanks to its tip-up barrel design.
Updating An M1 Carbine
Many M1 carbine owners would never consider such modifications to a wartime gun with significant provenance, those who have run-of-the-mill arsenal-rebuilt or commercial examples, and who are willing to experiment, are likely to find that the M1 carbine can provide service comparable to modern PDW-type platforms.
Editor’s Choice: BamBeds For Toyota Tacoma Trucks
Designed by a mechanical engineer, BamBeds is a multi-purpose sleeping and gear storage system for '05-present Toyota Tacoma short- and long-bed pickup trucks that lends the popular platform even greater utility for the hunter or camper.
In Memoriam: John Linebaugh—1955-2023
John Linebaugh, inventor of the .500 and .475 Linebaugh cartridges and custom pistolsmith, died March 19 at his home in Clark, Wyo. The road that led him to a permanent place in gunmaking history was far from a typical one.
Review: Rock Island Armory TM22
In 2021, Rock Island Armory shook things up in the defensive-pistol world when it launched the aluminum-based STK100, and in 2022 the company continues its commitment to “Total Metal” firearm construction with the TM22 rimfire rifle.