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New For 2022: CZ Scorpion 3+ Pistol
CZ USA announced the release of a new and improved version of its Scorpion line of large-format pistols with the introduction of the new Scorpion 3+ Micro.
Preview: Viktos AlphaDawn
The Viktos AlphaDawn is a hooded, zip-up jacket that, thanks to its highly compressible, ripstop polyester construction, can function equally well on its own or as a middle layer when the temperatures dip.
Great Guns Of The American West
Beyond their utilitarian function, firearms have been admired over the centuries for their intrinsic artistic form and, often, their lavishly applied decoration. Pictured here are guns belonging to one of America’s foremost collectors with provenance to legendary figures such as Bat Masterson, George Armstrong Custer, Tom Horn, Tom Mix and Jesse James.
Shooting The Icons Of An Empire: Victorian Riflemen Springtown Match
Compared to most marksmanship competitions today, those held in Springtown, Penn., every year are for more unusual and dated firearms. Follow Kenneth L. Smith-Christmas as he recounts the experience of a "Victorian Riflemen" match.
Ruger Rare Guns Auctions Raise $820,000 For Charities
Some of the rare firearms sold to benefit the SSSF include a striking Ruger Vaquero revolver that featured a hand-engraved western scroll design.
The Armed Citizen® March 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: 6 mm PPC Handloading Dangers?
A reader inquires about the potential dangers associated with handloading a popular 6 mm rifle cartridge.
NRA Gun of the Week: SCCY Industries DVG-1RD
On this “Gun of the Week” video preview, the American Rifleman staff examines a concealed-carry pistol from SCCY Industries that features striker-fired operation, an optic-equipped slide and more.
The Guns You Don't See: Five Types Of Firearms That Rarely Make It Stateside
Though the U.S. is one of the largest markets for civilian firearms in the world, certain types of guns rarely make it to our shores. Follow Jeremiah Knupp as he explores five types of firearms you won't find being imported for the U.S. market.
Barrett Firearms Celebrates 40th Anniversary
From its first shoulder-fired .50 BMG-chambered rifle to switch-barrel Precision Sniper rifle systems, Barrett Firearms continues to make history, this year with its 40th year of business.
ARTV: Behind The Scenes At Rock River Arms
Watch this feature segment of American Rifleman Television from 2018 to get an inside look at Rock River Arms, along with the history of the Colona, Ill., company.
IWI's Jericho 941: Alive And Well
Despite a few name changes since its U.S. introduction in 1990, the IWI Jericho 941 continues to be a top-choice semi-automatic.
New For 2022: Rock Island Armory VR82
Following up on the success of the 12-ga. VRBP-100 and VR80, Rock Island Armory has now introduced a 20 gauge to its catalog of box-fed, semi-automatic, tactical shotguns—the VR82.
Henry Donates Rifles To Aid 4-Year-Old Cancer Patient
Henry Repeating Arms has donated custom rifles to raise funds for 4-year-old Milah Schevenius of Decatur, Ind., who was diagnosed with a rare tumor at only 3 years old.
Favorite Firearms: A Bear-Country Blackhawk
In the early 1990s, I packed everything that I owned into an old Toyota Celica and moved to Juneau, Alaska, where I had taken a job flying seaplanes for the summer.
Marlin Firearms: Back In The Saddle
Marlin Firearms founder John Marlin liked the 1890 Frederic Sackrider Remington painting so much that he asked Remington to produce a copy focusing on the cowboy, and that painting, “Danger Ahead”—shown here—appeared on Marlin’s 1900 catalog cover.
The Armed Citizen® March 7, 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 Keefe Report: True Velocity's Leap
NRA Publications Editorial Director Mark Keefe spent time on the range with True Velocity's polymer-cased .308 Win. ammunition and learned a bit more about the capabilities of this new commercial offering.
Preivew: Competition Electronics Pocket Pro II
From the makers of the original Pro Shot timer, Competition Electronics has updated its highly regarded and American-made Pocket Pro.
DIY Workbench: 7 Simple Steps
Whether you simply clean your guns, handload, do basic chores—such as mounting a riflescope—or more advanced gunsmithing, a good, solid workbench is a must. So, why not build one yourself?