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The Keefe Report: Be a Mentor to a New Shooter
With millions of Americans taking advantage of their right to keep and bear arms, it's time for gun owners to share information with those learning how to shoot.
Review: Strasser RS 14 Evolution Tahr
Use of straight-pull bolt-action rifles by hunters in the U.S. has traditionally been limited. These designs are quite popular in Europe, however, and can offer several benefits over traditional turnbolt designs.
The Armed Citizen® August 10, 2020
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for tales of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
New for 2020: EAA Churchill 220 Field
The new Churchill 220 Field shotgun from European American Armory Corp is an affordable semi-automatic shotgun ready for your next hunt.
The 1895 Nagant Revolver: A Look Back
A look back at the brainchild of the French Nagant brothers for the Russian Tsar's army, the 1895 Nagant Revolver in 7.62x38 mm R.
Preview: Briley 360Click Quick-Change Choke System
Has Briley Manufacturing revolutionized the way choke tubes are installed within the barrels of shotguns?
Henry Issues Voluntary Recall of Single Shots
All H015-series single-shot shotguns and single-shot rifles made before July 1, 2020, have been recalled due to a potential safety hazard.
Review: Big Horn Armory AR500
Big Horn Armory blends the power of a .500 Smith & Wesson into the frame of an AR-15 pistol with its AR500 chambered in .500 Auto Max.
Review: Rock Island Armory M206 Revolver
This budget priced M206 from Rock Island Armory may not be the prettiest gun on the market, but it is a smooth operator.
The Armed Citizen® August 7, 2020
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for tales of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
NRA Gun of the Week: CVA Cascade
On this week’s “Gun of the Week,” NRA’s American Rifleman staff discuss the Cascade, a bolt-action rifle from CVA.
Origins of the 'Trapdoor' Springfield: The Allin Conversions
Though little known today, the “Allin Conversions” and the other early “Trapdoor Springfields” represent an important part of the evolution of U.S. military small arms.
Review: Cimarron 1862 Pocket Navy Conversion
Reviewed and tested here is the Cimarron imported Uberti 1862 Pocket Navy replica converted to take modern .380 ACP cartridges.
Merwin Hulbert & Co. Guns: Forgotten Western Revolvers
Merwin Hulbert revolvers were innovative in design and beautifully made, but the company was plagued by bad business decisions.
Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s Issues Team Member Bonuses
To reward its team members working through the COVID-19 pandemic, Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's issued a multimillion dollar round of bonuses based on job role and seniority.
Smith & Wesson's 629: A Top-Selling Revolver
Smith & Wesson's Model 629 was one of the best-selling revolvers in 2019, according to GunBroker's sales rankings.
This Old Gun: Ruger Mini Thirty
Taking a look back at the Ruger Mini Thirty, which took the Mini-14 design and combined it with the 7.62x39 mm cartridge.
Book Review: Foundations Of Sniper Marksmanship
Author and law enforcement sniping instructor John C. Simpson undertook his 123-p., 6"x9" softcover Foundations Of Sniper Marksmanship mainly because of the frequency with which he encountered students who lacked even a minimal knowledge of riflecraft.
ARTV Preview: SIG Sauer P Series Pistols; Colt King Cobra Target; Colt U.S. M1917 Revolver
In this week's episode, we'll explore the history of the SIG Sauer P Series and the Colt M1917 revolver, as well as test the Colt King Cobra Target.
Federal Awarded $13.8 Million Army Ammo Order
The contract specifies Federal Premium's frangible ammunition lineup, which will be used by the U.S. Army for training purposes.