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The Armed Citizen® March 15, 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: What Does My Garand Stock Stamp Mean?
Q: I have an M1 Garand rifle that has “SA/EMcF” on the left side of the stock. Is the marking from the inspection process, and is it possible to know who approved my rifle?
New for 2021: Smith & Wesson M648
Built on the company’s K-Frame, the Smith & Wesson Model 648 continues to supply the market in 2021 with an exciting, eight-shot double-action revolver chambered for .22 WMR.
Review: Christensen Arms MPR .300 Win. Mag.
Christensen Arms now offers a Modern Precision Rifle chambered in .300 Win. Mag. for long range shooters and magnum cartridge fans.
Preview: GPO Spectra 6X Riflescopes
German Precision Optics announced the launch of six new riflescopes designed to meet the demands of American hunters.
Smith & Wesson To Host First Virtual Event for Consumers
Consumers can take part in Smith & Wesson's first-ever virtual event on March 15 at 8 p.m. EST.
The Armed Citizen® March 12, 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 'Trench Gun' in World War I
During World War I American “Doughboys” went “over the top” with a fearsome, distinctly American arm—the trench shotgun.
NRA Gun of the Week: Desert Tech MDRX
On this week’s “Gun of the Week,” American Rifleman staff check out a multi-caliber bullpup from Desert Tech.
Review: Springfield Armory Ronin 10 mm
The Springfield Armory Ronin 1911 series now has a new chambering to go along with the existing 9 mm and .45 ACP options, 10 mm Auto.
S&W Sales Up, CEO Claims 'New Normal'
Smith & Wesson's quarterly reports were up more than 100 percent, leading CEO Mark Smith to claim that they're seeing a "new normal."
NRA & Police: More Than A Century Of Service
Arms & The Man, this magazine’s predecessor, published a landmark article by Frank J. Kahrs in 1916 calling for marksmanship training for our nation’s police. In 1923, the magazine would become The American Rifleman.
Rifleman Review: ATA Arms SP Over-Under Shotgun
On this episode of Rifleman Review, we take a look at the ATA Arms SP over-under shotgun chambered in 12 gauge.
Ruger AR-556: A Top-Selling Semi-Auto Rifle in 2020
Ruger's affordable and feature-rich AR-556 took runner-up position in GunBroker's sales rankings of the most popular semi-automatic rifles sold in 2020.
Preview: Gorilla Grip Veil Tac Gloves
Lightweight and breathable, yet also cut- and water-resistant, Gorilla Grip Gloves allow the wearer to maintain solid purchase on his firearm—or any other item—even in wet environments.
Preview: Taurus G3 & G3c T.O.R.O. Optic-Ready Handguns
Taurus USA has followed the trend for optic-ready handguns by unveiling Taurus Optic Ready Option versions of the G3 and G3c striker-fired handguns.
February Sees 79 Percent Increase in Sales Over 2020
February's gun-sales numbers are significantly more than they were last year, but is the pace slowing at all?
Handloads: .35 Remington
The .35 Rem. has been chambered in a variety of rifles during the past 100-plus years. I recently found one example—a pump-action Remington Model 141 manufactured in 1949—in the back corner of a small gun shop, and its Lyman 66 aperture rear sight sealed the deal.
The Armed Citizen® March 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.
New for 2021: Browning T-Bolt Target with Muzzle Brake
Browning has expanded its straight-pull, bolt-action lineup to include a target-ready rimfire with features hunters and plinkers will enjoy, too.