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The Armed Citizen® August 23, 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.
The .44 Special: A Big-Bore Favorite
The .44 Smith & Wesson Special has had a virtual cult-like following for most of its 100-plus-year existence and became a favorite of many western lawmen and self-defense practitioners.
Preview: 5.11 Tactical EDC K-USB
5.11 Tactical now offers a 150 Lumen rechargeable keychain light made for everyday carry, the EDC K-USB.
Browning T-Bolt: A Straight-Pull Rimfire Rifle
Straight-pull bolt-action rifles have long garnered curiously and praise from enthusiasts, and Browning's T-bolt rimfire rifle introduced in 1965 is no exception and is available again today after a 30-year pause.
The .416 Rigby: History and Performance
Designed from the ground up by William Rigby of the British firm John Rigby & Co., the .416 Rigby matched the power of the .404 Jeffery while also being compatible with bolt-action feed systems.
Preview: 'The Schmeisser Myth'
Martin Helebrant’s treatise, The Schmeisser Myth, is packed with in-depth technical information that expounds upon the M38 and MP40 submachine gun’s tale in great detail.
Rifleman Q&A: Clip vs. Magazine
An American Rifleman reader requests information about the difference between clips and magazines.
NRA Gun of the Week: Staccato P
On this week’s “Gun of the Week” video preview, American Rifleman staff take to the range and talk about the specifics of a unique 1911-style pistol from Staccato.
The Armed Citizen® August 20, 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.
2021 NRA Board Election Results
The National Rifle Association announced the preliminary results of the 2021 mail-in ballot elections for the NRA Board of Directors.
The .22 Hornet: History & Performance
Originally designed at the end of the 19th century during the blackpowder era, the .22 Hornet has evolved and lives on today, along with cartridges inspired by it, in an evolutionary history explored here.
Browning X-Bolt: The Short-Throw Three-Lug Browning Bolt Action
Since its release in 2008, Browing's X-Bolt bolt action rifle design has grown to include 30 different versions available in five different barrel lengths, with 10 chambering to choose from.
New for 2021: Kimber R7 Mako
Taking advantage of growing demand for a micro-compact, concealed-carry pistol, Kimber released its first-ever polymer-frame, striker-fired 9 mm handgun: the R7 Mako.
Kel-Tec Raises Base Pay During its 30th Anniversary
Kel-Tec Firearms, based in Cocoa, Fla., is celebrating 20 years in business, and as a part of the celebration, it announced a based pay increase for all its employees.
This Old Gun: United States Patent Fire Arms 'Tombstone' Buntline
Normally, 19th century firearm replicas never come close to achieving the value of the originals they emulate. One of the few exceptions is the Single Action Army replicas built by the United States Fire Arms Mfg. Co.
Preview: FAB Defense RAPS
As a replacement buttstock for precision AR-platform rifles with quick and easy length-of-pull and comb-height adjustments, FAB Defense’s name for its Rapid Adjustable Precision Stock (RAPS) tells its story.
The Armed Citizen® August 16, 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.
New for 2021: CZ 457 LRP
CZ USA expanded its 457 rifle lineup with a precision-oriented model that's purpose-built for today's long-range rimfire competitions. The CZ 457 LRP is loaded with the features you need to excel at distance.
The American Lewis Gun
Though an American design, it was used much more commonly by our British and Belgian allies in World War I. But the .30-’06 Lewis Gun delivered sterling performance to American soldiers, sailors and Marines in two world wars.
Making The Shot: Outdoor Solutions' Long Range School
At the Outdoor Solution Corp's Long Range Shooting School, student learn the skills necessary to make practical shots in the field with a Benelli Lupo while relying on modern tech and intuition.