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Review: Trijicon RMRcc
Ten years ago, it was rare to encounter a handgun with an optic mounted atop it, but today it is a far more common thing to see. Many semi-automatics now leave the factory with some sort of provision with which to mount a micro red-dot, and Trijicon’s RMR is one of the most prominent pistol-compatible optics on the market to be developed for use with these guns.
Pat Garrett's Pistol Sells for Highest Price in History
The Colt Single Action Army revolver used by Pat Garrett to kill Billy The Kid sold at auction from Bonhams for more than $6 million dollars, in what is probably the highest price ever paid for a civilian firearm.
Preview: Maxpedition TT26 Backpack 26L
A part of the Maxpedition Prepared Citizen line of nondescript tactical nylon products, the TT26 backpack provides the EDC- or bugout-minded user a practical way to discreetly transport a firearm larger than the typical handgun.
Review: Kel-Tec’s Radical P50
Between its retro appearance and the 50 rounds of 5.7x28 mm FN ammunition on board, George Kellgren’s latest pistol design may be his most interesting to date. Is it the ultimate varmint blaster? You decide.
The Armed Citizen® September 13, 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: Mech Tech Pistol Conversion Unit
Featuring a 12" barrel, Gear Head Works’ Tailhook arm brace and flip-up iron sights, the Mech Tech Pistol Conversion Unit (PCU) preserves its host’s status as a handgun while offering increased cartridge velocity, firing stability and sight radius.
Rifleman Q&A: Correct WWII M1 Bayonets
From the American Rifleman archives, NRA member writes Dope Bag noting trouble with sourcing a proper-length bayonet to display with a personal World War II M1 Garand rifle.
PenFed Credit Union Honors 9/11 Heroes With Remembrance Dinner Featuring Military Service Members And First Responders
PenFed presents $50,000 in donations to salute today’s heroes serving in defense of our nation and communities.
The Keefe Report: Remembering The Heroes Of 9/11
Twenty years after the Sept. 11 attacks, NRA Publications Editorial Director Mark Keefe reflects on those who've been lost and have sacrificed in the global war on terror.
Kel-Tec PLR16: The Pistol-Size SU16
First released in 2005, the Kel-Tec-Tec PLR16 has most all of the features of the earlier Kel-Tec SU16 chambered in 5.56 NATO, but configured as a large-format handgun.
The Armed Citizen® September 10, 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.
Gun Cleaning For People Who Hate It
Many shooters despise gun cleaning, but if you do it right, with the best tools, time can be saved for more enjoyable shooting and training activities.
NRA Gun of the Week: Colt's Gold Cup Trophy
On this week’s “Gun of the Week” video preview, American Rifleman takes to the range a modernized classic from Colt, the 1911 Gold Cup Trophy in .45 ACP.
August Gun Sales Down But Demand Continues
The number of firearms sales for 2021 have dropped from what it was in 2020, but the demand from the market is still high.
The Canadian Ross Rifle in Ireland
Of all the firearms in the hands of the Irish Republican Army during the “Irish War of Independence”, the Canadian Ross rifle was probably the oddest, and it was indeed used in small numbers as explored here.
Preview: ALPS Mountaineering Pinnacle Quilt
Save valuable pack space with a more lightweight and conveniently totable alternative to standard, mummy-style sleeping bags with the Pinnacle Quilt. Made from 20-denier 380T nylon and down insulated, the Pinnacle Quilt manages to weigh only 1 lb., 8 ozs and stretches 75" long.
Desert Eagle .50 AE: The Semi-Automatic .50-Cal. Handgun
Becoming a fan favorite of the silver screen and the magnum handgun community in the late 1980s, the Desert Eagle chambered in .50 AE is still one of the largest semi-automatic handguns you can get.
I Have This Old Gun: Original Deringer
Watch this segment of American Rifleman Television's "I Have This Old Gun" to learn about the history and development of the original Deringer pocket pistols, and the latter Derringer copies that carried on the mis-spelled name.
Rifleman Q&A: 'Potsdam' Muskets
During the American Civil War, thousands of muskets came to U.S. shores imported by both the North and South, and some of them were referred to as "Potsdam" muskets.
Review: SIG Sauer 716i Tread
SIG Sauer has continued diversifying its Tread series lineup of semi-automatic rifles since 2018, now the company includes the 716i, an AR-10-style carbine outfitted with performance-enhancing features in a well-balanced package.