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Rifleman Q&A: M1 Garand Vs. M1 Carbine Rebarrels
It seems to me that few World War II-vintage M1 Garand rifles retain their original barrels today, whereas most M1 Carbines of the same era I have seen still have the original barrels?
NRA Gun of the Week: Kimber 84M Pro Varmint
On this week’s “Gun of the Week” video preview, watch as American Rifleman staff take a short-action Kimber 84M rifle to the range for discussion.
NRA Museums: 85 Years Of Preserving The Past For The Future
In June 1923, the Official Journal of the National Rifle Association became The American Rifleman, a bi-monthly publication with a staff that included Maj. Julian S. Hatcher, Lt. Col. Townsend Whelen, Capt. Charles Askins, Sr. and a host of others whose names read like a who’s who of legendary gun writers and experts.
Record Setting Participation In USA Clay Target League Fall Season
This fall season of the USA Clay Target League has reached new heights, with a record breaking 651 high school and college teams, equating to 11,783 of the young enthusiasts, participating.
Rifleman Review: Smith & Wesson Performance Center Ported M&P9 Shield M2.0
Watch this American Rifleman Television segment of "Rifleman Review" from 2019 to learn more about the Smith & Wesson Performance Center Ported M&P9 Shield M2.0 handgun.
Savage A17: The Semi-Automatic .17 HMR Rifle
Introduced in 2015, the Savage A17 rifle line was one of the first semi-automatics to be chambered for the tiny but hot .17 HMR cartridge.
Preview: Holosun HE507K-GR X2
In addition to the standard red version, the Holosun 507K X2 is now being offered with a green reticle—providing a high-contrast aiming point that is equally suited to rapid target acquisition in both daytime and low-light conditions.
Review: Nosler M48 Mountain Carbon
At 6 lbs. even, the Nosler Model 48 Mountain Carbon is a definite lightweight, but with carbon fibers reinforcing both its barrel and its stock, this high-country specialist is designed to outpunch its weight class.
Leupold Acquires Anodize Solutions
Leupold & Stevens announced this week that it has acquired Anodize Solutions, an Oregon-based firm that provides services to several manufacturers across North America.
PenFed CEO James Schenck Receives AUSA's John W. Dixon Award
PenFed Credit Union President and CEO James Schenck received the John W. Dixon Award at this year's annual meeting of the Association of the United States Army.
RCBS: Handloading’s Helping Hand
According to RCBS, there are about 4 million handloaders, and that number grows every year. RCBS is a go-to resource for those crafting their own cartridges.
Book Review: 'The FN-49–Last Elegant Old-World Military Rifle'
Loaded with new information, and nearly double the size of his previous work, Author Wayne Johnson is back with more hardbound facts surrounding the FN-49 self-loading rifle.
The Armed Citizen® Oct. 11, 2021
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
Preview: Hard Ready Full Blade Kit
Hard Ready’s HR-1 is a lightweight, minimalistic personal-defense blade designed for convenient concealed carry, and the company’s Full Blade Kit comes complete with an HR-1, a blunt-tipped aluminum trainer and an IWB molded Kydex sheath.
The Rifles of Cecil Brooks
From the archives of American Rifleman, read about legendary gunmaker Cecil Brooks, who will forever be revered for his humble nature, exquisite skill and devotion to American freedoms. As Charlton Heston said upon receiving a Brooks rifle in 1989: "From my cold dead hands!"
The FÉG AMD-65: A Hungarian AK In Afghanistan
Originally developed as a Hungarian adaptation of the Kalashnikov in the 1960s, the FÉG AMD-65 lived on past the Cold War, and, up until recently, was used in large numbers by the Afghanistan National Security Forces.
Chiappa Rhino: A Modern Revolver With A Twist
In 2010, the Italian manufacturer Chiappa unveiled an unusual revolver design where the barrel is located lower in the frame and the bottom cylinder is the one to fire, the Chiappa Rhino.
The Armed Citizen® Oct. 8, 2021
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: Taurus GX4
On this week's "Gun of the Week" video preview, American Rifleman has a micro-compact 9 mm from Taurus USA to talk about and shoot.
Rifleman Q & A: ’03 Springfield Magazine Cut-off
From the American Rifleman archives, read about why the U.S. employed a magazine cut-off feature on M1903 service rifles.