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Review: Mantis Blackbeard
The Blackbeard is an automatic trigger-reset system designed for the AR-15 platform, and it greatly accelerates dry-fire sessions by removing the need to re-charge the gun following each pull of the trigger.
Preview: Dirty Bore Bio CLP
An odorless cleaner/lubricant/protectant (CLP) made from non-toxic, bio-based ingredients, Dirty Bore’s Bio CLP is strong enough to tackle thick fouling, carbon build-up and more.
Ruger Defies 2021 Sales Trend
Gun sales nationwide in 2021 dropped when compared to 2020—estimated at 18,515,188 and 20 million, respectively—but Ruger’s sales grew.
Hornady's Zombies In The Heartland 3-Gun Match Returns
Zombies are preparing to invade Nebraska once again for the Zombies in the Heartland 3-Gun Match on June 2 to 5, at the Heartland Public Shooting Park in Grand Island, NE. Match registration has already opened and the few slots available are filling up fast.
Preview: CMMG FourSix
A true industry first is the CMMG FourSix, an AR-style PDW platform chambered for the 4.6x30 mm HK cartridge, the first such offering on the U.S. commercial market.
Editor's Choice: Colt Python 3"
The Hartford, Conn., company revived interest in the classic “snake” gun in 2020 by bringing it back in 6"- and 8"-barreled versions. Now it is available in 3" and 4.25" versions as well.
The Armed Citizen® March 28, 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 Report: Personal Choice
We encourage you to communicate your enthusiasm and support for firearms to your family, friends and coworkers and to the businesses and governmental entities that serve you. Together, we can preserve the great American tradition of choice—expressed most effectively through individual liberty, which is buttressed by firearm ownership.
Preview: Millennium Treestands TU0100 Field Pro
Turkey hunting is great fun—but sitting still on the ground backed up against a tree for extended periods can become painfully uncomfortable.
Blackpowder Basics: How To Shoot An Old-School Muzzleloading Rifle
Muzzleloading rifles and muskets using blackpowder are a fun and intriguing throw back to the earlier days of firearm technology, but also have a more involved process than simply loading a cartridge.
Walther Arms: Beyond A Century In Business
Carl Walther established gunmaking legend Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen—better known today as simply Walther—in 1886. The small factory was located in Zella-Mehlis, Germany, and specialized in producing target and hunting rifles.
NRA Gun Of The Week: Franchi USA Momentum Elite Varmint
On this week's "Gun of the Week" video preview, American Rifleman is on the range with a bolt-action rifle from Franchi USA with dedicated features for varmint shooting.
The Armed Citizen® March 25, 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: M1903 Arsenal Repairs?
A reader inquires about modified and repaired gunstocks used on surplus M1903 bolt-action rifles that were sold by the CMP.
The .38 Smith & Wesson: History And Performance
Introduced in 1877, the .38 Smith & Wesson proved to be a popular revolver cartridge at the end of the 19th century, and was extensively used by the British well into the 20th century.
Henry Repeating Arms Celebrates 25 Years
From modest beginnings to one of the country’s largest long-gun manufacturers, Henry Repeating Arms is officially celebrating its landmark 25th year in business this year
Ruger Single-Six: The New Model Family
One of William Batterman Ruger’s best-timed and most ingenious introductions was the Ruger Single-Six.
Rifleman Review: Rock River Arms RUK-9BT
Watch this American Rifleman Television segment of "Rifleman Review" from 2020 to learn more about the Rock River Arms RUK-9BT large-format pistol in 9 mm Luger.
Preview: Dayton Traister Mauser Speed Lock Kit
The Dayton Traister Mauser Speed Lock Kit allows for the conversion of standard, cock-on-close Mauser Model 93 and Swedish Model 96 rifles to cock-on-open operation.
Review: Zastava USA M91
By the 1990s, Zastava Arms—formerly the Yugoslavian national arsenal and now located in the country of Serbia—began designing an updated version of the M76. While it uses a long-stroke design, the new rifle, called the M91, differs by using a stamped-steel receiver and firing the 7.62x54 mm R cartridge.