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At the Range: Steyr AUG
The Steyr Armee Universale Gewehr or AUG was a gun ahead of its time. Here's some background on this innovative bullpup, as well as video of its operation.
The .500 S&W Magnum: Most Powerful Handgun Round In The World
In 2002, Smith & Wesson developed the .500 S&W Magnum, the most powerful handgun round in the world. Here's how it was done.
Review: Walther CCP M2 .380
Unlike most gas-operated systems, the Walther CCP M2 in .380 ACP uses gas to keep the slide locked under pressure.
Ruger Wrangler: A Popular Rimfire Revolver for Those on a Budget
Ruger's Wrangler rimfire revolver was in the top three of guns sold on GunBroker last year, and it remains a top option for those looking for a budget plinker.
New for 2020: Smith & Wesson Performance Center M&P 9 Shield EZ
Smith & Wesson now offers a Performance Center variant of its popular M&P 9 Shield EZ handgun.
The Armed Citizen® June 22, 2020
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for tales of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
Editor's Choice: Holosun HE509T-RD
HOLOSUN’s HE509T-RD provides all of the benefits of the company’s expansive lineup of red-dot sights while adding an enclosed titanium housing.
Review: ZRODelta Modulus
The ZRODelta Modulus looks and feels like a Glock, but its modular construction is a new concept entirely.
When Pigs Fly: The Heliborne M60 Machine Gun in Vietnam
The conflict in Vietnam is considered by many to have been an infantryman’s war. While that may be true, it certainly took a tremendous amount of support from the air and the sea to give American soldiers and Marines a competitive advantage in the harsh environment of Southeast Asia.
The Armed Citizen® June 19, 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: Bergara B-14 R
On this week’s “Gun of the Week,” NRA’s American Rifleman staff look closely at Bergara's feature-rich training rifle chambered for .22 Long Rifle.
Review: CMMG Mk 57 Conversion Kit
The innovative CMMG Mk 57 conversion kit allows AR owners to get in on the current 5.7x28mm craze.
U.S. Army Now Fielding New Sniper System
The Compact Semi-Automatic Sniper System based on the H&K G28 is now being fielded by the U.S. Army.
The Webley Mk VI: Construction & Disassembly
For owners of the Webley Mark VI revolver, disassembly can be a bit of a chore. Here's a walkthrough for getting your gun apart.
The Baker Rifle at Waterloo
Napoleon Bonaparte and the Duke of Wellington met at Waterloo more than 200 years ago, and the Baker rifle was on the field.
This Old Gun: Seymour Griffin Rifle
This Seymour Griffin rifle is one of the earliest known sporting rifles made off an M1903 Springfield, and its maker is well-known, too.
The MILO Range: A Virtual Firearm Training Experience
The American Rifleman TV crew headed to Ann Arbor, MI, to the home of MILO Range for an immersive and unique training experience.
The .22 Magnum: Good for Self-Defense?
Due to its light recoil, even a novice shooter can deliver six accurate shots in seconds from a lightweight, .22 Magnum (WMR) revolver.
NRA Resuming Sanctioned Club Shooting Matches
NRA's Competitive Shooting Division is now accepting tournament registrations for sanctioned matches starting on July 1, 2020.
CZ-USA Bobwhite G2: One of 2019's Top-Selling Side-by-Sides
Side-by-side shotguns continue to be popular with traditionalists, and the Bobwhite G2 offered by CZ-USA is one of the most popular of the bunch.