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Springfield Armory Supports First Responders With FIRSTLINE Program
Springfield Armory announced the launch of its new FIRSTLINE program, which offers discounts on 38 specific firearm models from the company to America's first responders.
Review: POF-USA Rogue
As a .308 Win.-chambered carbine built on an AR-15-length receiver set, the Patriot Ordnance Factory’s Rogue boiled-down concept is intended to benefit hunters, our findings consider it to be a formidable a defensive arm as well.
Favorite Firearms: A Norwegian Gun Of Freedom
My father owned a 6.5x55 mm Krag Jorgensen—a so-called “boy’s carbine”—designed for rifle training in the Norwegian high schools in the early 1900s. He used this gun for hunting and target shooting. My favorite thing was to show off this gun to my friends and show how to take it apart.
Review: Staccato 2011 P Optic Ready
Building off the improvements to the 1911 that were developed by STI, the Staccato 2011 P Optic Ready offers a modernized rendition of the classic design, geared for duty use and made ready to accept micro red-dot optics.
Heckler & Koch Mark 23
Heckler & Koch began developing its Mark 23 in response to U.S. Special Operations Command request for a standardized pistol.
Editor’s Choice: Winchester Repeating Arms Super X4
Winchester Repeating Arms has given southpaw wingshooters reason to rejoice, as, for the first time ever, the company is now producing left-ejecting versions of its 12-ga. Super X4 semi-automatic shotgun.
The Armed Citizen® April 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.
Rifleman Q&A: Springfield M1903 And M1903A1 Stocks
A reader inquires about stock configurations for M1903 and M1903A1 Springfield bolt-action rifles.
NRA Gun Of The Week: Diamondback Firearms Sidekick
Though there are several affordable rimfire revolvers on the market, the Sidekick from Diamondback Firearms has a few unique features that make it stand out. Watch here to see the gun in action.
Preview: Forrest Tool Company MAX
Like a traditional pioneer kit, but with the versatility of a pocket multi-tool, the MAX by Forrest Tool Co. is so capable that it is standard-issue on Army Light Tactical Vehicles.
The .204 Ruger: History & Performance
Created as a collaboration by Hornady and Ruger to deliver a light recoiling and flat shooting rifle cartridge for varmint hunters, the .204 Ruger has a relatively short history but plenty of performance as explored by Dave Campbell.
Apex Issues Mandatory Safety Recall
Apex Tactical Specialties has announced a mandatory recall of a limited number of Apex Action Enhancement Kits for the Slim Frame Glock pistols (G43, G43X, G48), sold between October 2021 through March 2022.
Editor’s Choice: Silencer Central Banish 46
For for 2022, Silencer Central is stepping up into the realm of the big bores with its Banish 46.
Rifleman Review: Colt King Cobra Target
Watch this American Rifleman Television segment of "Rifleman Review" from 2020 to learn more about the Colt King Cobra Target revolver chambered in .357 Mag.
Armscor: Three Generations And Counting
Armscor is among the global leaders in the firearm industry today, producing popular lines of handguns, rifles, shotguns and more than 400 million cartridges annually.
Federal Premium Ammunition: A 100-Year Legacy
Federal Premium, one of the United States’ largest ammunition manufacturers, celebrates its 100th year of doing business in 2022, and its best may be yet to come.
New For 2022: Walther Arms PDP F-Series
Walther Arms introduced its PDP F-Series as the first handgun "specifically designed for a woman's hand." The new series introduces two 9 mm Luger-chambered handguns built for self-defense, law-enforcement use, target shooting and competition.
Preview: Skinner Merit “Iris” Aperture
The only thing better than an excellent set of iron sights is one with an adjustable aperture.
Review: Bergara BMR Carbon
As the sport of competitive rimfire continues to grab hold, more manufacturers are offering .22 rifles capable of superb precision. Many times, these guns mimic centerfire platforms to provide the shooter with an affordable means of training, as was the case for Bergara’s .22 Long Rifle-chambered B-14R and its centerfire B-14 HMR counterpart.
Ruger Issues SR22 Safety Bulletin
Ruger is advising owners of its SR22 pistols that a small number of the guns may have shipped with their right and left frame inserts improperly secured together.