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Firearm Industry Sees Substantial Growth In 2021
On a year-over-year basis, the industry’s economic impact rose from $63.5 billion in 2020, to $70.52 billion in 2021. Jobs directly related to firearms, ammo and accessories increased by more than 33,000 in that 12-month span.
ARTV Preview: Walther Arms, Taurus G3X and Italian Bodeo Revolver
This week on American Rifleman Television, we tour Walther Arms in Ulm, Germany, test the Taurus G3X 9 mm pistol and examine the history of the Italian Bodeo revolver.
This Old Gun: Winchester Model 67
Winchester was one of the first manufacturers to jump into the low-cost bolt-action .22 market with its John Browning-designed Model 1900, a design that would carry on for subsequent generations of Winchester single-shot .22 rifles, including one of the most prolific, the Model 67.
Editor's Choice: Diamondback Sidekick
Diamondback Firearms has come to market with an unusual entry in an increasingly popular market segment: economical, cowboy-style, rimfire revolvers.
The Armed Citizen® April 11, 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: A Blade With No Name
We reached out to firearm expert Garry James to help one American Rifleman reader with identification of an unmarked bayonet. Read on to find out the answer.
Preview: Plano Rustrictor AW2 52" Rifle Case
The Rustrictor series of gun cases and field/ammunition boxes from Plano offer water-tight, pressure-controlled, rust-proof protection of your items, and the AW2 52" Rifle Case is the biggest of the lot.
A 'Gentleman’s' Rifle In The Trenches Of WWI
A single Holland & Holland weaves together a story of the Great War’s trenches, one of the world’s best gunmakers, Britain’s greatest 20th century soldier and the author of Gunga Din.
5 Reasons Why You Need A Suppressor
Often shrouded in misunderstanding and seen as a specialized item regulated through the NFA, suppressors offer a wide range of benefits to those who own them. Follow Jeremiah Knupp and he explains five reasons why you need a suppressor.
Heckler & Koch: From Mauser Beginnings To Global Protector
Heckler & Koch has operations in Germany, the United Kingdom, France and the United States. A recently expanded, state-of-the-art factory is located in Columbus, Ga.
Editor's Choice: Bushnell Shield Footprint Optics
Bushnell is offering two new micro red-dot pistol sights that fit the popular Shield footprint and come in at an excellent price point.
The Armed Citizen® April 8, 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: Derringer Rifles?
A reader inquires: Can you identify my rifle? The only markings on it are “U.S. Derringer, Philadelphia 1826.” Any information would be appreciated.
NRA Gun Of The Week: Sauer S-101 Highland XTC
Watch American Rifleman staff on the range to learn about an ultralight rifle from one of the world’s oldest gunmakers: J.P. Sauer & Sohn.
Perfecting Long-Range Shooting Inside 100 Yards
As fun and competitive long-range shooting is, not everyone has consistent access to long shooting ranges. Despite that, you can still build your long range shooting skills at 100 yards.
Speedy Delivery: BATFE’s eForm 4 Approval Process
National Firearm Act applications see accelerated processing times via electronic submission, in as little as one week, in some cases.
Editor's Choice: Winchester Copper Impact
Winchester Ammunition had previously offered its Copper Impact loads as a subset of the Deer Season XP series, but the manufacturer recently separated the two product lines while also introducing numerous new chamberings to the Copper Impact family.
Rifleman Review: Taurus G3c
Watch this American Rifleman Television segment of "Rifleman Review" from 2020 to learn more about the Taurus G3c compact pistol chambered in 9 mm Luger.
Olight Recalls M2R Pro & Warrior Mini Flashlights
Olight has issued a recall of its M2R Pro and Warrior Mini flashlights due to a small chance they may be turned on inadvertently and overheat while stored in a holster or a consumer’s pocket, posing a burn hazard.
Handloads: An Easy-Recoiling 8 mm Mauser
Most Americans identify it simply as the 8 mm Mauser, but it has also been referred to as 7.92x57 mm Mauser, 8x57 mm Mauser, 8x57 mm JS and 8x57 mm S.