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2024 Pioneer Award: Brandon L. Maddox, Founder/CEO Silencer Central
Silencer Central Founder and CEO Brandon Maddox revolutionized the suppressor-buying industry, and his efforts have spurred greater suppressor ownership in the United States.
Review: Beretta APX A1 Full Size Tactical
The Beretta APX A1 Tactical is a second-generation iteration (available in both Full Size and Compact versions) of the company’s APX pistol line that launched in 2017.
Favorite Firearms: Garand Memories of World War II
From the pages of June 2024's American Rifleman, read about NRA member Roy Seifert and his M1 Garand.
Project ChildSafe Program Celebrates 25 Years
Project ChildSafe has raised awareness about safely handling and securely storing firearms when they are not in use, along with educating children about firearm safety.
Calling In The Specialists: Silencer Central’s Banish Backcountry & Speed K Suppressors
While its previous suppressors were designed for flexibility, Silencer Central’s Backcountry and Speed K are the first of a new breed of application-specific models.
In Memoriam: Mack Gwinn, Jr.
Captain Mack W. Gwinn, Jr., U.S. Army Special Forces soldier and founder of Gwinn Arms, which later became Bushmaster Firearms, passed away on March 11, 2024. He was 79.
The Armed Citizen® June 17, 2024
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
Woke RAF Cadets To Stop Using "Marksman" Term
The United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force Cadets (RAFC) and their instructors have been ordered to stop using the term “marksman” in reference to the organization’s shooting badges.
Gun-Owning Americans Face Fines, Jail Time Overseas
The recent arrests of Americans overseas highlight the importance of double-checking every bag you travel with for ammo, guns or parts along with understanding firearm and ammunition regulations at the destination and locations between, including flight layovers.
Preview: WDR NILE Silicon Carbide Rail Panels
These NILE rail panels from Walker Defense Research are lightweight, durable M-Lok rail covers that provide added grip to a rifle fore-end while also guarding against radiant heat emanating off a hot gun barrel.
Walther PDPs: Polymer vs. Steel Frame
The Performance Duty Pistol (PDP) series from Walther Arms has grown to include several options, with frames available in both polymer and metal. Here are the pros and cons of each.
New For 2024: ZRODelta FKS-9
The ZRODelta FKS-9 takes the basic design of the Gen3 Glock and builds in some unique features that make it versatile and compatible with a wide range of parts, optics and accessories.
Preview: Nightstick TCM-10
The TCM-10 by Nightstick is a Picatinny rail-mounted compact weapon light that is compatible with countless pistol models thanks to a set of five included modular rail inserts.
Supreme Court Overturns Bump Stock Ban
In a 6-3 decision, the United States Supreme Court ruled that a standing ban on bump stocks is unlawful.
Gun Of The Week: Davidson’s Exclusive Springfield SA-35 & Knife Combo
Join American Rifleman staff this week on the range with a unique Davidson's Exclusive package from GalleryofGuns.com: the Springfield SA-35 High Power and matching Civivi EDC knife.
The Armed Citizen® June 14, 2024
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
Almost Portable: The German MG08/15
The MG08/15 was not a good design for a “light machine gun,” but it was a design that was available when it was needed, and it was the first step in the German progression toward a universal machine gun.
Gun Industry Taxes Paid $17 Billion Toward Wildlife Conservation Since 1937
The National Shooting Sports Foundation announced in May 2024 that firearm and ammunition manufacturers have paid more than $17 billion in excise tax contributions to the Wildlife Restoration Trust Fund (WRTF) since its inception in 1937.
Rifleman Review: Silencer Central Banish 46 Suppressor
One of the most versatile options in Silencer Central's own line of suppressors is the Banish 46, rated for use on rifles chambered for .458 Win. Mag. or less.
New For 2024: Rock Island Armory 5.0E
Rock Island Armory's 5.0E is an "enhanced" version of its original 5.0 handgun introduced at the 2023 SHOT Show.