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Preview: Irish Setter VaprTrek
Manufactured using U.S.-raised steer hides, the VaprTrek from Irish Setter is a comfortable, water-resistant, scent-blocking 8" full-grain leather boot with a multi-purpose camouflage pattern—making it a great choice for hunters putting in long days.
New For 2024: Wilson Combat NULA Model 20S
Wilson Combat's NULA Model 20S is based on the company's short-action Model 20, but this model is a micro-action sized for popular AR-15 cartridges.
Product Preview: Mission First Tactical EXD Metal Back Up Sights
Having back-up iron sights can keep a rifle going, and Mission First Tactical now has a rugged set in its EXD Metal design. The sights are CNC-machined from steel to fit Picatinny rails and then nitride treated.
Gun Of The Week: Extar EP9 Carbine
Watch American Rifleman staff on the range this week with an Extar EP9 pistol-caliber carbine, a unique, lightweight design that feeds from Glock pistol magazines.
The Armed Citizen® Aug. 23, 2024
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 TX22 Black T.O.R.O.
The latest TX22 model from Taurus, the TX22 Black T.O.R.O., combines features from all of the company's previous rimfire handguns.
The North-South Skirmish Association Mortar Match
One of the North-South Skirmish Association's skirmishes involves the use of mortars, and there are dozens of teams competing to be the most accurate gunners at the association's Fort Shenandoah range.
New For 2024: Davidson's Exclusive Pietta King Trio
Davidson's is kicking up the versatility of a .357 Magnum revolver up two notches with its Pietta King Trio.
Rifleman Q&A: The Last M1 Garand Ever Made?
American Rifleman editors recently received a letter questioning the last M1 Garand produced.
Federal Ammunition Awards 2024 Tom Knapp Memorial Scholarship
Federal Ammunition has awarded the 2024 Tom Knapp Memorial Scholarships to two 4-H shooting sports teen ambassadors—Jessica Laffey from Colorado and Kaeli-Gracyn Bourgoyne from Louisiana.
The Lever-Action Comes Of Age
While new offerings in the lever-action rifle market have emerged occasionally over the decades, the recent past has seen so many unprecedented options appear that it’s clear there’s been a shift toward modern, practically styled examples of this classic American long-gun design.
The Armed Citizen® Aug. 19, 2024
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
The Model 1911 Cycle Of Operation
Most of us may think we know how M1911s work, but this series of drawings shows us what really happens inside the venerable Government Model.
Product Preview: Urban Carry OWB LockLeather Holster
The OWB LockLeather from Urban Carry is an outside-the-waistband holster that offers both the security of Kydex and the comfort of leather.
Handloads: 00 Buck For Defensive Use
As the name “buckshot” implies, it was used in bygone days to shoot deer at close range. About its only current use, however, is short-range defense against those dangers that lurk in the shadows.
New For 2024: Springfield Armory Model 2020 Boundary
The Springfield Model 2020 Boundary is a traditionally styled bolt-action hunting rifle that joins several other variants in Springfield's bolt-action rifle lineup.
Gun Of The Week: FN 510 Tactical
Join American Rifleman staff on the range this week to learn about the FN 510 Tactical, FN’s first 10 mm Auto-chambered handgun. This offering from FN builds on the company’s extensively tested 509 platform and provides a hard-hitting, big-bore, optic-ready option for handgun fans.
The Armed Citizen® Aug. 16, 2024
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
NRA Celebrates National Shooting Sports Month
The National Rifle Association of America, in conjunction with the National Shooting Sports Foundation, encourages all gun owners to celebrate during the month of August by having some fun at the the range, acquainting a new person to the shooting sports, win prizes and more.
Why The AR-15 Might Not Be The Semi-Auto Rifle You Want
The AR-15 is the most popular rifle in America, and rightfully so. There’s a lot to like about the design, but don’t overlook other options just because they aren’t an AR-15.