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Preview: Maven RS.2 2-10X Riflescope
Maven’s lightweight RS.2 is a 5X riflescope designed for affordability and well-suited to a variety of short-to-medium-range hunting pursuits.
Review: Smith & Wesson SW99
Two of the world’s best handgun makers―one from the “Old” and one from the “New”―have partnered to make one of the best semi-autos of all time: the SW99.
Taking The Long Shot: Bergara and CVA New Products 2021
Bergara and CVA, both owned by BPI Outdoors, hosted several "Long Shot Tour" events to show off new bolt-action and muzzleloading rifles for 2021.
Best Seller: Ruger Precision Rimfire
The Ruger Precision Rimfire, chambered in .22 LR, .22 WMR and .17 HMR, was the fourth most purchased bolt-action rifle of 2020.
Legendary Gunsmith Chip McCormick Passes Away
Chip McCormick, one of the firearm industry's leading innovators and a top competitor, passed away in early June 2021.
NRA Gun of the Week: Ruger MAX-9
On this week’s “Gun of the Week” video preview, American Rifleman editors take to the range Ruger’s new pocketable 9 mm that is built for optics and increased capacity.
The Armed Citizen® June 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.
McMillan Stocks Founder Kelly McMillan Passes Away
Kelly McMillan, founder of McMillan Stocks and a giant in the shooting-sports industry, passed away on June 1, 2021.
Good Ammo & Good Reloads: Starting With Once-Fired Brass
Factory ammunition is better than it has ever been, but it still doesn't beat handloads. See what this Barrett MRAD in .300 Norma Mag. is capable of with custom-crafted handloads made from once-fired brass.
News Brief: EMF Celebrates 65th Anniversary
Early and Modern Firearms, a manufacturer of replica Western and Civil War era firearms, is celebrating its 65th anniversary in business.
Best Seller: Smith & Wesson Model 642
The Smith & Wesson Model 642, a classic J Frame design, was the fourth most sold revolver of 2021.
I Have This Old Gun: Dutch Luger
In this American Rifleman TV segment of "I Have This Old Gun," we take a look at the features and history of one of the German designed P08 Luger semi-automatic service pistol as used by the Dutch military.
Preview: Meprolight Mepro MOR PRO
Meprolight’s latest Multi-Purpose Reflex Sight provides professional operators and civilians alike with a battlefield-inspired, optical sighting system that is fully capable and optimized for low-light work.
Gun Sales Decrease, Ammunition Reappearing In Stores
With the fall of overall firearm sales in May of 2021 as compared to a year prior, as reflected off FBI NICS check numbers, popular caliber of ammunition are new starting to reappear at distributors.
Good To Go: EAA's Girsan MC9 Pistols
European American Armory has introduced a pair of affordable and accurate 9 mm pistols from Girsan that come ready for work or the range with micro red-dot optics included from the factory.
Preview: SB Tactical SB22 Chassis System
SB Tactical developed its SB22 chassis system to enhance the utility and versatility of Ruger's popular 10/22 rifles and Charger pistols.
The Armed Citizen® June 7, 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.
Rifleman Q&A: An Auger Gun In The Civil War?
From the archives of American Rifleman, read about Wilson Ager's "Coffee Mill Gun" from the June 2004 magazine.
Preview: Adaptive Tactical EX Performance Tactical Light Forend
Adaptive Tactical released a newly redesigned shotgun fore-end complete with a built-in light that's designed for use on today's popular Remington and Mossberg pump-action shotguns.
Best Seller: Rossi R92 Lever-Action Rifle
The Rossi R92, based off the classic Winchester Model 1892 lever-action rifle, was the fourth-best-selling lever-action rifle of 2020.