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Volquartsen Firearms: From Tinkering To Rimfire Specialization
Passion for excellence and basement tinkering led Tom Volquartsen and his family to become a well-respected name among rimfire enthusiasts, specializing in the widely popular Ruger 10/22 repeating action.
Rifleman Q&A: Dram Equivalent
Looking at the variety of shotgun ammunition available at my local gun shop, I have noticed that some boxes list “dram equivalent” along with shot size and shell length. Can you explain the term’s significance?
The Armed Citizen® Aug. 26, 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: IWI Tavor 7
Watch American Rifleman staff on the range with the Tavor 7, a bullpup rifle similar in layout and function to the company’s earlier designs but upsized for the short-action 7.62 NATO cartridge.
Defending Canadian Homes: The Missisquoi 'Red Sashes' Of 1870
After their farms were raided by Fenian invaders in 1866, Canadian residents of Quebec’s Missisquoi region formed their own militia called the "Red Sashes," which fought against a second Fenian incursion in 1870.
New For 2022: Rock River Arms All Terrain Hunter
Rock River Arms has unveiled a new line of AR-style rifles geared specifically for hunters seeking an all-weather, semi-automatic hunting rifle.
Silencer Central Makes The 2022 Inc. 5000 Annual List
Silencer Central, America’s largest suppressor dealer, claimed slot No. 1309 on the annual “Inc. 5000” list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.
North American Arms Now Employee-Owned
As of April 26, North American Arms officially became employee-owned, as 30-year president and owner Sandy Chisholm sold the company to an employee stock ownership trust.
I Have This Old Gun: Japanese Type 3 Heavy Machine Gun
Watch this American Rifleman Television segment of "I Have This Old Gun" from 2020 to learn about the Japanese Type 3 heavy machine gun, the predecessor of the World War II-era Type 92 "woodpecker."
Heckler & Koch P30: Full-Size Security
It initially launched with a P3000 label, but the name changed quickly to the now-familiar P30. The double-action/single-action pistol has an exposed hammer and standard magazine capacity of 15 cartridges. At slightly more than 7" in length and weighing more than 23 ozs., the P30 pistol is tailored for duty.
Preview: Trijicon Dual Defense Kit
Pairing a micro red-dot (MRD) with a set of suppressor-height irons provides an easy backup sighting solution for defensive pistols, and Trijicon now offers such a complete sighting system in its Dual Defense Kit.
Favorite Firearms: Grandpa’s Well-Traveled Iver Johnson
My grandfather, a civil engineer for the Russian Tsarist government, obtained this Iver Johnson Safety Automatic .32-cal. blackpowder revolver sometime in the early 1900s on one of his trips to Finland or Britain.
TriStar Viper G2 Bolt Lock Product Safety Recall
TriStar Arms has recently discovered a potential safety issue with certain TriStar Viper G2 .410 Bore shotguns, which may lead to serious personal injury and/or damage to the shotgun.
Review: Mossberg 940 Pro Turkey
The 940 Pro Turkey is not only the first 940 model designed around the harvesting of gobblers, but also the first extension of the new Mossberg line to feature an optics-ready receiver.
Preview: 43rd Edition Blue Book Of Gun Values
Now in its 43rd year, the Blue Book Of Gun Values has been updated and expanded with a number of new manufacturers and models.
The Armed Citizen® Aug. 22, 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.
National Military Women's Memorial
Located within the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., the National Military Women's Memorial honors the service of more than three million American women who have served in the armed forces.
Introducing The M1911 To Service
Despite its enduring popularity today, the M1911 was an adjustment for U.S. servicemen when it was first introduced.
SCCY Firearms: Guns For Everyday Carry
The company’s exclusive focus is on producing budget-friendly and reliable pistols for concealed carry. Its first gun—the CPX-1—appeared in 2005, at about the time permit applications were just beginning their dramatic increase.
Rifleman Q&A: Swedish Nagant Revolvers
I have a Husqvarna double-action revolver that I cannot find any information on. It has a three-digit serial number, and all parts are numbered. The octagonal barrel is 35⁄8" long and the six-shot cylinder has tapered chambers.