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The Armed Citizen® September 28, 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.
Preview: SIG AIR Reflex Sight
The SIG AIR Reflex Sight gives SIG handgun owners a chance to train with a red dot without needing to go to the range.
Review: Savage Arms Renegauge
Sporting a unique gas-operation system and numerous proprietary upgrades, the all-new Renegauge shotgun from Savage seeks to reprise company history.
Sheriff's Tips: Reload High
In this week's "Sheriff's Tips", Sheriff Jim Wilson shares his thoughts on reloading a handgun from a higher position than the waist and its benefits for situational awareness.
New for 2020: American Tactical FXH-45M Moxie
American Tactical is shaking things up in 2020 with its latest American-made hybrid 1911-style pistol that is cut for optics.
The .32 ACP: History & Performance
In this review, we take a look at the developmental history and performance of the .32 ACP cartridge and some of the handgun designs that use it.
Review: Alchemy Custom Prime 1911
In this review, we take a look at the Prime 1911 produced by Alchemy Custom Weaponry, a division of Cabot pistols that offers premium quality with the classic look of a normal 1911.
Collier & Colt: The Origins of the Revolver
For years of writing about firearms, I had been working under an erroneous impression about the origins of the revolver. Really, credit should go to two men. Sam Colt and Elisha Collier.
Henry Repeating Arms Makes Best-Selling Lever-Action List
Some of the top-selling lever-action rifles in America come from Henry USA, according to this list of popular lever actions sold on GunBroker.
The Armed Citizen® September 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.
The .458 Lott: A Dedicated Cartridge for Dangerous Game
The .458 Lott, legitimized as a factory proposition by Ruger and Hornady, is a task-specific cartridge made for the business of taking on the world’s biggest—and most dangerous—game.
NRA Gun of the Week: Rock Island Armory VRBP-100
On this week’s “Gun of the Week,” American Rifleman staff delve into a bullpup-style shotgun by Rock Island Armory, the VRBP-100.
Vietnam: The Short-Range Shooting War
In 1969, Brig. Gen. S.L.A. Marshall took a comprehensive look at the state of marksmanship in the U.S. military and examined the use of small arms in Vietnam.
At The Range: M60 General-Purpose Machine Gun
Watch this American Rifleman "At The Range" video segment above to learn about the M60 general-purpose machine gun chambered in 7.62 mm NATO.
High Speed Gear Move Hints at Increased Demand for Accessories
A recent announcement from High Speed Gear seems to confirm that accessory sales are also peaking in 2020, in addition to firearm sales.
"Over There:" An American Army on the Western Front
Watch this American Rifleman TV segment "Over There Part Two" to learn about the Untied State's preparation and experience entering the fighting during World War I.
Favorite Firearms: A Walther PPK/S Honeymoon
Our featured "Favorite Firearm" is a Walther PPK/S that an American Rifleman reader fired for the first time on her honeymoon.
Remington Model 700: A Top-Selling Bolt-Action Rifle
The Remington 700 has been around for decades, but that hasn't stopped it from topping the sales charts on GunBroker.com.
Silencer Central: Suppressor Buying Simplified
Buying a suppressor is more complicated than it should be—discouragingly so—but by handling the paperwork and streamlining the process, Silencer Central has made it as stress-free as possible.
Boyds Gunstocks Receives Outstanding Employer Award
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem awarded an Outstanding Employer Award to Boyds Gunstocks for contributing to employment opportunities.