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ARTV Preview: The Smith & Wesson M&P Series; Heritage Rough Rider Rancher; Bren LMG

Tue, 08/18/2020 - 02:04
In this week's episode, we'll explore the Smith & Wesson M&P series, test the Heritage Rough Rider Rancher and look back at the British Bren gun.

Preview: SilencerCo SCO15 Receiver

Mon, 08/17/2020 - 06:41
Known for its ability to create high-quality sound suppression devices, SilencerCo now offers a feature-rich AR-15-style lower receiver.

The Armed Citizen® August 17, 2020

Mon, 08/17/2020 - 06:41
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for tales of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.

Power Pair: FN 509C and 503 Review

Mon, 08/17/2020 - 03:54
The 509C and 503 are both worthy entries in the concealed carry market—the first as a full-featured compact that borders on subcompact territory, and the second as a capable, single-stack micro.

New for 2020: PROOF Research Conviction Ti

Sun, 08/16/2020 - 07:06
The latest rifle from PROOF Research, the Conviction Ti, is designed as one of the lightest precision rifles on the market.

Preview: Strikehold Force5 Gun Lube

Sun, 08/16/2020 - 03:59
Designed as a do-it-all cleaner, lubricant and preservative, Strikehold's Force5 Gun Lube is the perfect addition to your range bag or workbench.

Savage Arms 110: A Top-Selling Bolt-Action Rifle

Sat, 08/15/2020 - 07:04
The Savage Arms 110 bolt-action rifle line is versatile, which means that it's a hot seller among bolt-gun enthusiasts.

Review: SAR USA B6C

Sat, 08/15/2020 - 05:41
Tested here is the SAR USA B6C compact semi-automatic 9 mm handgun based on the CZ-75, an affordable option for self defense.

Rifleman Q&A: Clips, Chargers & Magazines

Sat, 08/15/2020 - 03:50
What is the difference between a clip, a stripper clip and a magazine? These terms seem to often be used to describe the same thing.

The Armed Citizen® August 14, 2020

Fri, 08/14/2020 - 07:25
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for tales of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.

Sniping in Vietnam: An Inside Look at USMC Snipers in 1967

Fri, 08/14/2020 - 03:37
Against one or two of the enemy, mortar fire is is ineffective. The military's answer to the problem is snipers.

NRA Gun of the Week: Benelli 828U Sport

Fri, 08/14/2020 - 03:07
On this week’s “Gun of the Week,” American Rifleman staff take a close look at an over-under shotgun from Italy’s Benelli.

DIY Bolt-Gun Build: A Howa 1500 in a McMillan Stock

Thu, 08/13/2020 - 05:38
The Howa 1500 bolt-action rifle series can be customized to the user's preferance through the available part options offered by Brownells.

The East German Makarov: A Cold-War Collectible

Thu, 08/13/2020 - 05:24
The Cold War-era Makarov is a common pistol, but within the hundreds of thousands made, the East German variants are the most desirable.

Mid-2020 Gun Sales Eclipse All of 2019 Sales

Thu, 08/13/2020 - 04:14
More guns have been sold in the first seven months of 2020 than in the entirety of 2019.

Rifleman Review: Colt Cobra Revolver

Wed, 08/12/2020 - 04:33
Taking a look at the Colt Cobra double-action revolver, chambered in .38 Spl. and designed in 2016, in this segment of "Rifleman Review."

Lee-Enfield No. 5 'Jungle Carbine:' An Exploded View

Wed, 08/12/2020 - 02:55
During World War II, the British military concluded that they needed a rifle shorter and lighter than the standard-issue No. 4. Thus was born the No. 5 "Jungle Carbine."

Springfield Armory Saint: A Top-Selling AR-15

Wed, 08/12/2020 - 02:27
One of the best-sellers in the semi-automatic rifle category last year was the Springfield Armory Saint, one of the newer options in the company's lineup.

ARTV Preview: The Colt Python; Smith & Wesson Model 648-2; Pattern 1853 Enfield

Tue, 08/11/2020 - 04:20
In this week's episode, we'll explore the old and new Colt Python, test the Smith & Wesson Model 648-2 and look back at the Pattern 1853 Enfield.

Fiocchi to Expand Ammo Factory in U.S.

Tue, 08/11/2020 - 02:45
Fiocchi announced plans to invest in its Little Rock, AR., facility, creating a number of new jobs and expanding its production capacity.

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