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2024 Ammunition Product Of The Year: Federal Force X2 Shorty
What’s not to like about an effective but soft-recoiling buckshot load that separates into two segments upon impact, simultaneously doubling the resulting wound channels while reducing the risk of over-penetration? That's why we picked the Federal Force X2 Shorty as our ammunition product of the year.
Review: Browning X-Bolt Target Lite Max
Long-range competitive shooting requires a demanding skillset that can only be capitalized on with proper equipment. The Browning X-Bolt Target Lite Max was built specifically to fit in this box.
New For 2024: Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro Comp OSP
Springfield Armory expanded its Hellcat Pro line of handguns with the Pro Comp OSP model, featuring a single integral compensator machined into the top of the barrel and slide.
NRA’s Political Victory Fund Endorses President Donald J. Trump
NRA-PVF Chairman Randy Kozuch at the 2024 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Dallas, Texas, recognized President Donald J. Trump’s unwavering support of the Second Amendment and his dedication to protecting the constitutional right of Americans to defend themselves and their families.
Marching To Their Own Beat: Smith & Wesson M&P Tempo Pistols
With two new M&Ps—a centerfire in 5.7x28 mm FN and a rimfire in .22 WMR—Smith & Wesson proves that the capacious, small-bore semi-automatic is a number worth pursuing.
The Armed Citizen® June 3, 2024
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: Verifi Smart Safe S6000
Verifi’s S6000 can enroll up to 40 fingerprints within its active memory, allowing these authorized individuals access to the safe’s contents in only about three seconds.
Summer 2024 Industry Deals In Full Swing
Summer sales season is upon us, and value-conscious consumers can now take advantage of serious savings from some of the trusted names in the firearm industry.
New For 2024: Colt Viper
Colt continues to expand its second-generation line of "snake guns," and the Colt Viper is the latest introduction to the collection.
3rd Annual Ruck-Up Hosted By HAVA And VETS
Honored American Veterans Afield (HAVA) and Veterans Equine Therapeutic Services (VETS) recently hosted the 3rd Annual Ruck-Up event, a gathering of veterans and active-duty service members aimed at fostering camaraderie, skill-building and fellowship.
New For 2024: Tisas PX-5.7
Turkish manufacturer Tisas is joining the recent resurgence of the 5.7x28 mm FN cartridge with its PX-5.7, a design based largely on its PX-9 pistol.
Preview: TandemKross Tempest
Compatible with most versions of the Ruger Mark IV 22/45 platform the TandemKross Tempest consists of an enlarged, flared magazine well and a pair of aggressively textured stock panels.
Gun Of The Week: FN Reflex MRD
Join American Rifleman staff in this week's video as we look at and shoot the Reflex from FN America, a micro-compact handgun chambered in 9 mm Luger and designed for daily carry.
The Armed Citizen® May 31, 2024
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: Alchemy Custom Weaponry Quantico HiCap
Inspired by the guns used by the FBI's Hostage Rescue Team, the Quantico HiCap from Alchemy Custom Weaponry take the duty-ready M1911 concept to the next level.
Hornady Introduces Patented Drag Variability Reduction Technology
Hornady announces its newly patented, cutting-edge bullet-tip design that increase uniformity of bullet drag for unrivaled consistency thanks to Dopplar radar and Schlieren imagery.
Preview: Viridian C5L
Viridian has reintroduced its entire C Series of pistol-mounted green laser sights and lights, and—as the only SKU incorporating each of these elements—the C5L represents the lineup’s most versatile offering.
I Have This Old Gun: M1/M1A1 Thompson Submachine Gun
As World War II developed, engineers found ways to simplifying the Thompson submachine gun, and later M1 and M1A1 Thompsons were easier and less-expensive to produce.
New For 2024: Legacy Sports SCSA Taipan X
A straight-pull, pump-action design developed by an Australian firearm company, the SCSA Taipan X is now being imported into the U.S. by Legacy Sports International.
2024 Optic Of The Year: Trijicon RCR
American Rifleman is pleased to announce the 2024 Optic Of The Year Award goes to Trijicon.