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Savage Renegauge: Diversifying The Portfolio
Having met the desired result with utilitarian hunting models, Savage Arms has extended its Renegauge shotgun line with the planned, purpose-specific Competition and Security.
Preview: Plano Stealth EVA Shotgun Case
Striking a balance between soft gun socks that offer little protection and weighty, hard-sided cases that take up too much space is Plano’s Stealth EVA Shotgun Case.
The Armed Citizen® Dec. 12, 2022
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
Preview: MultiTasker M:4 Stock Tool
Designed in conjunction with B5 Systems, the MultiTasker M:4 is a one-piece multi-tool intended for use on AR-platform rifles.
The First 50 Years Of Ruger's 'Flat Top' .44 Mag. Revolver
Introduced in 1956, Sturm, Ruger & Co., brought to life the .44 Rem. Mag through its storied “Flat Top” revolver, the Blackhawk. Read along as Field Editor Wiley Clapp chronicles 50 years of the Blackhawk along with field testing of special 50th anniversary edition of the New Model Blackhawk.
Cartridge Comparison: Old Rounds & Their Modern Counterparts
While some century-old rifle cartridges are still used and popular today, there are modern counterparts that match or best them. Here is a comparisons between five cartridges that are more than 100 years old and their modern counterparts.
Shotgun Sales Shifting, Trending Upward, Analytics Reveal
America's interest this year in shotguns is on the rise, market analytics show, including purchase trends shifting from tactical to field-grade guns.
The Armed Citizen® Dec. 9, 2022
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
Rifleman Q&A: U.S. 'Trench Gun' Finishes
I’ve been looking to buy an all-original World War II Winchester trench shotgun. I’ve been offered a Parkerized Model 12 stamped “U.S.”, and it has the Ordnance Corps bomb on it. All of the other all-original guns that I have examined were blued. Were any World War II U.S. military shotguns originally Parkerized?
NRA Gun Of The Week: Davidson's Weatherby Vanguard First Lite Cipher
Watch American Rifleman staff on this Gun Of the Week to see the Weatherby Vanguard First Lite Cipher, a specially outfitted rifle for fall hunting, thanks to its unique camouflage pattern and lightweight construction. And this rugged, camo-clad, bolt-action rifle is available exclusively from Davidson's.
The .45 ACP: History & Performance
Spurred by the need for a more powerful cartridge from the experiences of the Moro Rebellion in the Philippines, the .45 ACP has enjoyed extensive popularity in both military and commercial circles for more than a century.
Brownells Donates $100K To Special Operations Wounded Warriors
The Brownells donation will allow Special Operations Wounded Warriors (SOWW) to continue its mission of providing therapeutic outdoor experiences, professional therapy and other services to wounded veterans.
The Taurus Judge Story
Originally started as a gimmick by Taurus with its .45 Long Colt revolvers, the Judge line has established itself in the market as a potent compact package with its .410 bore chambering.
Federal Custom Shop Offers Custom Loads For Springfield Model 2020 Waypoint
Federal's Custom Shop now offers handcrafted ammunition designed particularly for use in Springfield Armory's Model 2020 Waypoint rifle.
Rossi's Model R92: A Popular Brazilian-Made Lever-Action
The Rossi USA R92 line—based on the Winchester Model 1892—continues that tradition with versions that satisfy everyone from traditionalists who insist on the warmth of wood, to gun owners who demand modern touches.
Preview: Breek Arms Warhammer Micro Mod2 Charging Handle
Breek Arms recently introduced a Micro version of its Warhammer Mod2 AR-15 charging handle, with shortened bilateral latches that measure 2.4" across both handles.
Favorite Firearms: Granddad’s Winchester Model 62A
Once his grandfather's gun, a pump-action Winchester Model 62A became a personal favorite for NRA member Mike Shoemake.
Post-Black Friday 2022 Industry Deals
There is no shortage of post-Black Friday deals. Judging by the ongoing deals, gun and gear makers have no intention of losing that momentum for the 2022 holiday season.
Original & New: 100 Years Of FN CCW
In 1922, Fabrique Nationale unveiled the result of efforts to modernize its Model 1910, providing a cutting-edge handgun that, at the time, was expected to attract military and police contracts across Europe.
LC Carbine: Ruger Doubles Down On The 5.7x28
Ruger refers to the LC Carbine as a pistol-caliber carbine (PCC), and from the company’s very specific perspective—the LC being a derivative of and companion to its Ruger-5.7 pistol—it is.