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Savage Partners with the Canadian University Shooting Foundation
Savage Arms announced it will sponsor the Canadian University Shooting Foundation, which sustains competitive shooting sports between Canadian universities and colleges.
Winchester’s Super X Pump: Legendary Lineage & Superlative Speed
The most recent line of pump-action shotguns from one of America’s oldest names lives up to the reputation for reliability and handling of its forebears—at a fraction of the cost.
The Armed Citizen® Sept. 6, 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: Steinert Sensing Systems NeoPod
Weighing less than 3 ozs., the NeoPod from Steinert Sensing Systems is a superlatively light bipod that can be affixed aboard a wide variety of firearm designs.
The Armed Citizen® Sept. 3, 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.
Back To Basics: Cartridge Cases
Without ammunition, a firearm is no more than an inefficient club. For this reason, much of the technological development effort in firearms history was devoted to ammunition.
NRA Gun of the Week: Browning X-Bolt Pro McMillan Long Range
On this “Gun of the Week” video preview American Rifleman staff examine a purpose-built bolt-action rifle from Browning that features McMillan’s Game Scout Stock and comes chambered for .280 Ackley Improved, a once wildcat cartridge designed for flat, long-range performance.
New For 2021: CZ P-10 M
CZ USA released a new compact version of the striker-fired P-10 that is even smaller and slimmer than the P-10S, the P-10 M.
The NRA In WWII: 'Good For A Free America'
This year marks the 150th celebration of your National Rifle Association. In celebration, and to learn more about your NRA, take a look back at the cover of the October 1943 American Rifleman featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning staff artist Jim Berryman and a 1945 letter from the White House.
Volkssturmgewehr: The German VG1-5 'People's Storm Rifle'
While many are familiar with more widely known examples of late World War II German small arms like the MP44 and Gewehr 43, few know of the simplistic "People's Storm Rifle" designed and built specifically for use by the conscripted Volkssturm, the VG1-5 Volkssturmgewehr.
Winchester Aids Scholastic Clay Target Program
Winchester will continue to serve as the official ammunition sponsor of the Scholastic Clay Target Program through 2024.
New For 2021: Mossberg 940 Pro Field & Waterfowl Shotguns
Mossberg and professional shooter Jerry Miculek came together to create the Mossberg 940 Pro semi-automatic shotgun, now the company has expanded its 940 Pro line for 2021 to include the Pro Field version at a reduced cost and outfitted for hunters and target shooters alike.
Preview: nomadiQ Gas Grill
The nomadiQ portable, propane-powered grill—at 12 lbs., 5 ozs. and with a folding clamshell design, integral carry handle and shoulder strap—can be toted conveniently wherever it’s needed.
ArmaLite AR-18: The Forgotten AR
Developed off the 7.62 NATO AR-16, the ArmaLite AR-18 was an inventive 5.56 NATO assault rifle much like the firm's famous AR-15, and though over shadowed, its short-stroke gas piston system has inspired many current generation designs.
Rifleman Review: Walther CCP M2
Watch this American Rifleman Television segment of Rifleman Review from 2019 to learn more about the Walther CCP M2 pistol, with its improvements over the original Walther CCP.
Favorite Firearms: A Stevens Model 311 For The Country Cabin
In 1980, I was living in the District of Columbia, but needed some “country time,” so I bought a small cabin in Orange County, Va.
Gun Companies Seeking New Hires
There are a number of job opening currently in the firearm industry at several large manufacturers.
ARTV Preview: Colt Pistols Today, Winchester Wildcat And The British Brunswick Rifle
This week on American Rifleman Television, we take a look behind the scenes at Colt, examine the Winchester Wildcat in .22 LR and look back at the history of the British Brunswick rifle.
Remington Ammunition's Redemption
The Vista Outdoor acquisition of Remington Ammunition came as welcome news for workers and for the future of America’s oldest firearm brand. Can it also help reverse the nation’s lingering ammo shortage?
Preview: 1791 Gunleather Ultra Custom Belt Holster Compact
Featuring the same Memory-Lok technology that allows the company’s original IWB Ultra Custom holster to be molded by the user to fit his or her specific firearm, 1791 Gunleather’s Ultra Custom line now includes OWB belt holsters.