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ARTV Preview: NRA Rules for Safe Gun Handling, Hornady 6 mm ARC and the Soviet DP-28
On this week's episode of American Rifleman TV, NRA's Larry Quandahl walks us through the NRA rules for safe gun handling. We'll also take a look at the Hornady 6 mm ARC and the Degtyaryov DP-28 light machine gun.
2020 Firearm Sales Hit All-Time High
Multiple sales records were set during 2020, which saw more guns sold than any other year on record.
RIA BBR 3.10: A Compact, Hard-Hitting 1911
The frequent argument between 9 mm Luger and .40 S&W is often ended with the interjection of “.45 ACP.”
Power Couple: Wilson Combat Southpaw Protector Series AR In .300 HAM’R
The .300 HAM’R from Wilson Combat is a highly capable cartridge for hunting or home defense, and it’s available in a new version of the company’s Protector Series AR perfect for left-out lefties.
New for 2021: CZ TS2 Competition Pistol
CZ USA announces the release of the Tactical Sport 2, the latest edition in its well-regarded lines of all-metal framed semi-automatic competition and target pistols.
The Armed Citizen® January 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.
Preview: zBones Mossy Oak Headphones
Bone-conduction headphones from zBones provide users with high-quality sound and situational awareness in an attractive and comfortable package.
The Original Ruger Hawkeye: A Handgun That Didn't Fly
Everyone knows the Ruger Blackhawk and Redhawk revolvers, but there was a lesser-known handgun model called the Hawkeye. Here's what it did.
A Little Piece of History: My 1924 Colt Police Positive
Though it didn't cost much, this circa-1924 Colt Police Positive gave one of our contributors a chance to experience a small piece of the past.
Midland Arms Backpack: A Simple Single-Shot for Field Use
If you're in the market for a simple, affordable shotgun, it's hard to go wrong with the Midland Arms Backpack.
NRA Gun of the Week: AREX Defense Rex Delta
On this week’s “Gun of the Week,” American Rifleman staff check out a DAO pistol imported to the U.S. from AREX Defense of Slovenia.
Review: Benelli 828U Sport
When Benelli introduced its 828U shotgun over-under at the 2015 SHOT Show, some wondered if it wasn’t a gun too far. How wrong they were.
The Armed Citizen® January 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.
In Country: Small Arms of the Vietnam War
It was more than half a century ago that American troops stepped up ground operations in the Republic of Vietnam. Here are some of the guns used by the guys on the ground.
Remington Offers Jobs Back Amid Union Concerns
Remington has offered jobs back to nearly 200 of the 585 employees let go at the company's Ilion, NY, plant.
World War II German Sniper Systems: Rifles, Optics & Ammo
Throughout World War II the Germans used and developed several variations of sniper optics and rifles that evolved throughout the course of the war.
New for 2021: Heritage Mfg. Barkeep Revolver
Heritage Mfg. expanded its line of single-action revolvers with the Barkeep, inspired by the Colt Storekeeper's model of the 19th century.
Beretta A300 Outlander: A Budget-Friendly Semi-Auto Shotgun
While it's not as well-known as other Beretta shotguns, the A300 Outlander is friendly to the wallet and performs well when needed.
'Over There': U.S. Soldiers Under British Command In WWI
Watch this American Rifleman Television video segment "Over There! Part 7: No Finer Troops" to learn about U.S. soldiers of the 27th and 30th Infantry Divisions who fought on the Western Front under British command using British arms.
Rifleman Q & A: Cartridge Nomenclature
I see ammunition listed all sorts of ways—.22 cal., .223 Rem., .44-40, 32-30, .38-40, 7.62 mm NATO, .30-’06 Gov’t, .25-3000, etc. Can someone please explain rifle ammunition nomenclature. What do the numbers mean?