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Review: Kel-Tec P17
Recently we’ve seen several new rimfire pistols chambered for .22 Long Rifle arrive on the market, many of which are competing for enthusiasts’ attention at around the $300 price point.
Preview: Federal Premium Punch .22 Long Rifle
Federal Premium introduced a first in its lineup. The Punch brand of defensive ammunition now has a dedicated option for .22 Long Rifle firearms.
Aero Precision Moves Out of Tacoma
Aero Precision is consolidating operations outside of Seattle, Wash., and moving away from the Tacoma-city area.
Over There: Sniper Rifles and Shotguns in World War I
Watch this American Rifleman Television video segment 'Over There! Part 8' to learn about the role of American snipers in World War I, the use of "trench gun" shotguns and the end of World War I.
The Beginnings of Marine Corps Marksmanship
The Marine Corps has long been regarded as some of the best marksmen in the United States Armed Forces, but that was not always the case. Here we look at the history and formation of the Marine Corps marksmanship practices.
Colt Python Earns Top-Selling Revolver Slot in 2020
The top-selling revolver sold on GunBroker.com in 2020 was the recently re-launched Colt Python, a highly anticipated reintroduction of an iconic design.
Preview: Trijicon DI Night Sights
Trijicon's new DI Night Sights lineup gives users the ability to change out fiber-optic inserts on their own.
Branching Out: Trijicon's Expansive Riflescope Lineup
Best known for advanced optics such as the ACOG, VCOG and RMR, Trijicon has waded into standard riflescopes in a big way with six new lines of variable-power riflescopes in traditional formats.
ARTV Preview: FN MAG and BAR, Colt Gold Cup Trophy and The Hall Carbine
On this week's episode of American Rifleman TV, we begin the top 10 machine guns of all time, starting with the FN MAG and BAR. We'll also take a look at the Colt Gold Trophy 1911 along with the Hall breech-loading rifle and carbine.
GSM Outdoors Acquires TruGlo
GSM Outdoors has built itself into a multi-faceted company with several recent acquisitions, the latest being TruGlo Sights.
The Armed Citizen® January 25, 2020
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: Taurus USA TX22 Competition
In 2019, American Rifleman sampled an innovative and affordable rimfire pistol from Taurus USA, and the company announced the latest upgrade in the semi-automatic series, the TX22 Competition.
Rifleman Q&A: What Is A Magazine Disconnect?
Sometimes there are some technical phrases that can be confusing to new shooters. One such term is the "magazine disconnect," a safety feature found on some firearms.
New for 2021: FN 509 LS Edge
FN America expanded its FN 509 pistol lineup with a tactical design that gives you more advantages at the range. The FN 509 LS Edge is designed for accurate, fast-action shooting.
The 7x57 mm Mauser: History & Performance
Developed in the early 1890s, the 7x57 mm Mauser was the high-speed, low-drag cartridge of its day, and it still holds its own more than a century after its adoption.
New for 2021: Kel-Tec P17
Introduced last year, the Kel-Tec P17 continues to make waves as one of the most exciting new rimfire pistols on the market.
New For 2021: Savage Arms Impulse Hog Hunter
If you know Savage Arms and its history, you’ll understand that the legacy brand is known for ditching the status quo in favor of “hot-shot” engineering. A famed design of the 1960s has lead the company in a direction that now positions itself to provide the American market with an action design the likes of which have never been seen before—the Impulse.
Review: 'U.S. Small Arms Of World War II'
Bruce Canfield's "U.S. Small Arms of World War II" is a rich tome complete with a wealth of information and impressive color photography.
Ammo Shortage Creating Lines at Gun Shops
Firearm enthusiasts are lining up and camping out at gun shops across the country just to get their hands on factory-fresh ammo.
Keefe Report: On the Front Lines of the Ammo Shortage
Federal Premium President Jason Vanderbrink addressed several of the questions regarding the ammo shortage in a recently released video.