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New for 2020: Springfield Armory XD-M Elite 3.8 Compact
Springfield Armory incorporated all of the benefits of its Elite series pistols into a carry-ready package in the XD-M Elite 3.8" Compact.
2020 Gun Sales Exceed 2019 Numbers
As of Sept. 1, more guns had been sold in 2020 than in the entirety of 2019.
The Armed Citizen® September 8, 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: Pulsar Thermion XG50 Thermal Riflescope
The latest generation of Pulsar night-vision optics is out, and the capabilities of the Thermion XG50 thermal riflescope are impressive.
High Standard: Gone But Not Forgotten
High Standard was a prominent company in the mid-20th century and had many great models, and those designs deserve to be remembered.
This Old Gun: Russian RPD
Watch this episode of "I Have This Old Gun" from a past episode of American Rifleman TV to learn about the Russian RPD light machine gun.
Book Review: 'Carvings from the Veldt: Part Two'
In this book review we take a look at "Carvings from the Veldt: Part Two" by David C. George detailing the carving found on Boer era firearms.
The Henry Single-Shot Shotgun: A Top Seller in Its Category
The Henry Single Shot Shotgun is one of the top five sellers in the single-shot category on GunBroker.
NRA Gun of the Week: Rock River Arms BT9 R9 Competition
On this week’s “Gun of the Week,” American Rifleman staff take a close look at an enhanced pistol-caliber platform from Rock River Arms.
A Hunter's Guide to Trap & Skeet Shooting
Want to wingshoot better this fall? Then get to the trap and skeet range today! If sporting clays is “golf with a shotgun” then trap is the driving range and skeet the putting green—practice fields where you can work on parts of your game.
The Armed Citizen® September 4, 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.
Review: Ruger Super GP100 Competition 9mm Revolver
In this review we take a look at the Ruger Super GP100 Competition revolver chambered for the rimless 9 mm cartridge.
Geissele Donates 250,000 Masks for 2021 SHOT Show
the National Shooting Sports Foundation is going full steam ahead with SHOT Show in 2021, and this mask donation makes it possible.
Origins of Pistolcraft: The Development of the 'Modern Technique'
Over the time that I worked as a police officer and then as a gunwriter, I have informally tried to determine where, when and by whom fighting pistolcraft began.
'Over There:' Stalemate, Fighting & Firearms on the Western Front
Watch this American Rifleman TV segment "Over There Part One" to learn about the impact that German weaponry during World War I and the human cost of battles like Verdun.
Kel-Tec KSG: A Top-Selling Pump-Action Shotgun
The Kel-Tec KSG snagged one of the top-selling slots on GunBroker's sales platform in 2019, highlighting its popularity.
The Shooter’s Guide To The Browning Hi Power, Revised Edition
This revised edition of "The Shooter's Guide to the Browning Hi Power" is a must-have for practical users of this famous John Browning design.
New for 2020: Lipsey's Glock Pistole P80
In a faithful reproduction of the first Glock handgun introduced in the 1980s, Glock and Lipsey's partnered in the creation of a retro Pistole P80.
Handloads: .25-35 Winchester
Most every used-gun rack contains at least several Winchester Model 94s. Most are chambered in .30-30 Win., but a surprising number are chambered in .25-35 Win. Actually, quite a few rifles have been made to fire .25-35.
Firearm Industry Goes Virtual During COVID-19
Due to the social-distancing requirements in place to limit the spread of coronavirus, many industry events are moving to a virtual space.