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The Winchester Model 1897: A Look Back
Many features introduced in this shotgun remain standard in today’s modern pump guns.
ARTV Preview: The History of Winchester's Model 70; Taurus G3c Review; Soviet PPD-40
On this week's episode, we'll talk about the Winchester Model 70, the Taurus G3c and the Soviet PPD-40 submachine gun.
New for 2020: Springfield Armory Ronin Operator 4.25"
Springfield Armory announced the addition of a shortened, carry-ready 1911 in the form of the Operator 4.25" to its Ronin 1911 line.
Rifleman Q&A: Age of a Wooden Ammo Crate?
I found an old wooden box in my barn that once held Remington shotshells. Can you tell me anything about it and when it was made?
Uberti 1885 High Wall: A Top-Selling Single Shot
According to sales figures on GunBroker's Gun Genius rankings, one of the most popular single shots you can buy today is the Uberti 1885 High Wall.
Editor's Choice: Henry Repeating Arms X Model
HENRY REPEATING ARMS took a big step forward with its popular lever guns last year by introducing models with side loading gates in addition to the removable tubular magazine liner.
Barnaul Ammunition: Budget-Friendly Rounds from Russia
Barnaul allows American shooters to cut costs with this affordably priced steel-case ammunition. How does it shoot? Here's what we found.
The Armed Citizen® July 13, 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: Davidson's Exclusive 1873 Revolvers
Davidson's line of exclusive distributor offerings now includes two attractive single-action revolvers made by Pietta.
U.S. Army Patents New M4A1 Rifle Barrel
The unique spiral fluting invented by two engineers at the U.S. Army's Picatinny Arsenal is designed to enhance cooling and reduce the risk of barrel failure.
The .22 LR: History & Performance
While the .22 Long Rifle wasn't the first self-contained metallic cartridge, it's one of the oldest rounds in existence, and it remains popular today.
Henry Repeating Arms Pump: A Top-Selling Pump-Action Rifle
Pump-action rifles aren't the most common kinds of guns found on the market, but there are plenty available, and the Henry Pump tops the list.
2020 NRA Board Election Results
The National Rifle Association is pleased to announce preliminary results of the 2020 mail ballot elections for the NRA Board of Directors.
NRA Gun of the Week: Cimarron Firearms Bad Boy
On this week’s “Gun of the Week,” NRA’s American Rifleman staff examine a Italian-made revolver chambered for 10 mm Auto.
The Guns of NASA: WSTF's Hypervelocity Impact Testing Program
To test the materials used in space flight against high-velocity impacts, the Hypervelocity Impact Testing Program uses unique firearms that produce ballistic results far beyond any conventional rifle.
The Armed Citizen® July 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.
Navy Arms Offers 1895 Chilean Mausers
A limited number of reconditioned Model 1895 Chilean Mausers have been brought into the U.S. by Navy Arms and are now for sale.
June Gun Sales Set All-Time Record
The NICS Background Check system totaled nearly four million recorded checks in June 2020, more than any other month since recording began.
This Old Gun: Ruger Single-Six
The Ruger Single-Six came along at the height of popularity for all things Western in the 1950s, and it continues to sell today.
The 10mm Auto: History & Performance of a Potent Pistol Cartridge
Nearly four decades after it made its debut, the 10mm Auto is offered in more loads and guns than ever before, including four different M1911-based pistols.