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The Armed Citizen® Sept. 2, 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.
NRA Gun Of The Week: Stoeger STR-9C Optic Ready
Watch American Rifleman staff on the range to learn about a compact pistol from Stoeger Industries.
The .38-40 Winchester Center Fire: History & Performance
Developed from the larger .44-40 Winchester Center Fire, the .38-40 WCF was introduced in the late 19th century as a lighter-recoiling alternative for lever-action rifles and revolvers.
New For 2022: Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy
Springfield Armory has unveiled a new double-stack, 9 mm-chambered, M1911-style option to its lineup of handguns, with the introduction of the 1911 DS Prodigy.
Winchester Ammo Commits $125,000 For Folds Of Honor Scholarships
Winchester Ammunition announced a $125,000 pledge for the Folds of Honor Foundation, which provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of fallen or disabled service members of the U.S. armed forces.
New For 2022: Ruger LC Carbine
Ruger announced the launch of its LC Carbine in 2022, giving consumers a lightweight, compact platform chambered for the unique 5.7x28 mm cartridge.
Preview: Dan Wesson TCP 1911
For 2022, Dan Wesson offers its Tactical Compact Pistol (TCP) 1911 pistol, in either 9 mm Luger or .45 ACP.
I Have This Old Gun: Bergmann MP28
Watch this American Rifleman Television segment of "I Have This Old Gun" from 2020 to learn about the German-made Bergmann MP28 submachine gun.
Whitney Wolverine: Hillberg's Space-Age Rimfire Pistol
Gun designer Robert Hillberg was a big fan of the football program at the University of Michigan, precisely why he named the .22 Long Rifle-chambered, semi-automatic pistol he created the Wolverine.
New For 2022: Taurus GX4XL
Taurus expanded its GX4 lineup with the new GX4XL, which provides a longer slide, barrel and sight radius while still remaining easy to conceal.
Rifleman Report: Advocates For Freedom
Let’s be clear: We are the good men and women of America. We are parents, military veterans, law-enforcement officers, first responders, teachers, union workers, truck drivers, home owners and armed citizens ready to stand up against evil. We are the law-abiding who support law and order. We are the backbone of the USA!
New For 2022: Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 Metal OR
Smith & Wesson has unveiled a new addition to the M&P9 M2.0 series, with the M&P9 M2.0 Metal OR featuring a metal frame and optic-ready slide.
Remington Renews Support For Youth Shooting Programs
Remington Ammunition has announced it will be continuing its legacy as a podium-level sponsor with the MidwayUSA Foundation for the second year in a row.
The Guns Of Guadalcanal
The six-month-long campaign to re-take Guadalcanal—which began 80 years ago this month—would prove to be a pivotal victory in the battle to turn back the Empire of Japan during World War II. So, which firearms were used and who carried them?
Preview: Magpul PRS Lite
Magpul’s PRS, now in its third generation, has long stood as a benchmark in our industry for precision-style AR-pattern stocks, and the new PRS Lite offers many of the same features as its predecessor.
The Armed Citizen® Aug. 29, 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.
The Boys Anti-Tank Rifle In U.S. Service
The Boys rifle saw service with U.S. Marine Raiders during the Makin Island Raid of Aug. 17 and 18, 1942. “Carlson’s Raiders” used their Boys rifles to dispatch two Japanese float planes. It was likely an unenviable task to lug the massive bolt-action through the jungle.
Preview: Duck Max Strength Reusable Tie Straps
Deceptively simple in design yet remarkably effective in use, Duck Max Strength Reusable Tie Straps are flexible cinching ties that hold all manner of items in place.
Review: VERSA Rescue Knife
With a number of potentially life-saving tools integrated into its design, the VERSA is a handy multipurpose rescue knife.
Erin’s Hope: The Fenian Needham Conversion Rifle
During the second invasion of Canada in 1870, the Fenian forces relied on several thousand Needham breech-loading converted rifle-muskets to go up against Canadian defenses. Just how well did these Needham conversions work?