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10 Little-Known Facts About Mausers
Most have heard of the name Mauser, but some facts are less well known than others. Here are 10 little-known facts about the company and its history.
The HK416: Heckler & Koch's Improved Fighting Rifle
The firearm’s most famous appearance to date was likely 2011 with SEAL Team 6, when Osama bin Laden’s compound was successfully raided.
Firearms Of Olympic Gold Medalist Lones Wigger Going To Auction
Firearms that came from the estate of the late Olympic gold medalist Lones Wigger will be going up for auction starting March 6, 2022.
The Armed Citizen® March 4, 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: Savage A22 Precision
On this "Gun of the Week" video preview, the American Rifleman staff is on the range with a precision rimfire rifle from Savage Arms.
Rifleman Q&A: Austrian Arms At Gettysburg
I need to identify this rifle. It is approximately a .71-cal. smoothbore musket fitted with a sling attachment on the trigger guard, but no forward sling attachment.
New For 2022: Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro
Springfield Armory built on its Hellcat lineup with the larger Hellcat Pro in 2022, providing more defensive capability in a more controllable package.
Preview: Real Avid 13-Piece Master-Fit Wrench Set
The heavy-duty Master-Fit 1/2" ratcheting torque wrench comes paired with a comprehensive assortment of 12 single-purpose crowfoot wrenches.
Twin-Barrel Conundrum: Side-By-Side Versus Over-Under Shotguns
Follow Aaron Carter as he compares and contrasts the attributes to consider when selecting a side-by-side versus an over-under shotgun.
Savage Arms Continues Support of Kids & Clays Foundation
Savage Arms has announced its 8th year of supporting Kids & Clays and the organization’s efforts to raise money for Ronald McDonald House Charities chapters (RMHC) through shooting sports.
NRA Prevails Over NYAG: Court Rules Association Cannot Be Dissolved
A New York court ruled that the New York Attorney General cannot dissolve the National Rifle Association or seize its assets.
Preview: Midwest Industries Upper Receiver Rod
The Upper Receiver Rod (URR) from Midwest Industries is an American-made, inside-the-receiver vice block that is designed to service AR-15-type carbines, handguns and rifles.
The FN FAL: Right Arm Of The Free World
To say the FN FAL arrived at the right time is understatement, a time when Communist Bloc global domination was a very real possibility.
The Men And Guns Of D-Day: Juno & Gold Beach
Watch this segment of American Rifleman Television "The Men And Guns Of D-Day" to learn more about the Canadian and British troops who landed on Juno and Gold Beach, their stories and the firearms they used during "The Great Crusade."
The Keefe Report: On The Range With An American Hero
NRA Publications Editorial Director Mark Keefe had a chance to sit down with Sgt. Omar "Crispy" Avila during SHOT Show 2022's Industry Day at the Range.
Rifleman Report: Freedom Through Personal Responsibility
Taking responsibility for your own personal safety has never been more important—nor, unfortunately, more unfashionable in some quarters. If the average person were to take at face value the discourse of many of today’s politicians, he or she might come to the conclusion that only big government has the answers to helping you avoid the nearly inevitable trouble encountered in everyday life.
Preview: Eagle Industries Operator Gun Belt With MOLLE
Eagle Industries offers its Operator Gun Belt (OGB) for waist sizes ranging from 29" to 49", featuring an internally stiffened design with MOLLE compatibility.
AMMO, Inc. Offers To Donate 1 Million Rounds To Ukraine Armed Forces
Ammo, Inc.'s offer to donate one million rounds of ammunition to Ukraine comes after Ukrainian President Zelensky's plea for ammunition in the face of Russian aggression.
The Guns Of Huế
The fight that developed in the streets of in 1968 would give the Marine Corps one of its most memorable victories—in a battle style for which the Marines had not been trained. The guns used during the conflict ranged from brand-new M16A1s and M40 sniper rifles to World War II leftovers.
Review: Axil GS Digital Earbuds
Between the fact that hearing loss, once suffered, is permanent and irreversible, and that loud, potentially destructive sound waves are part and parcel of firearm use, quality hearing protection should be an indispensable piece of every shooter’s kit.