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Rifleman Q&A: IDing an Unknown Side-By-Side Shotgun
An American Rifleman reader wrote into the magazine, asking for more information on this nearly unmarked side-by-side shotgun. Here's what we learned.
Range Tested: Daniel Defense DDM4 PDW
Today’s self-protection firearms, whether rifles or pistols, emphasize light weight and compact dimensions, while still offering ample magazine capacity for full-power ammunition.
Review: RISE Armament Watchman
RISE Manufacturing emerged with a solid reputation in the aerospace, gas and defense industries, and it continues to build its reputation with launches like the Watchman AR-15.
Marlin Celebrates 150th Anniversary
Officially established in 1870, Marlin Firearms celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2020, and the company is celebrating with limited-edition models.
CZ-USA All American: Best-Selling Over-Under Shotgun of 2019
Taking top honors in the GunBroker.com sales rolls of 2019 for best-selling over-under is the All American from CZ-USA.
Review: M48 Nosler Custom Handgun
Built from the ground up for accuracy, the Model 48 Nosler Custom Handgun really delivers. So, just how well does it shoot? How do groups as small as a quarter-inch sound?
The Armed Citizen® April 20, 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: Federal Premium Terminal Ascent
Is it possible to have the best of all worlds in one bullet that accomplishes a range of tasks? Federal Premium seems to have done it with its Terminal Ascent round.
Handload Ladder Testing: 5 Reasons to Avoid It
A popular method to determine the best load for a rifle is to develop a "Ladder Test." Here's why you should consider a different path.
Editor’s Choice: Rock River Arms MRK 20
Glock-style handguns have emerged as some of the most popular options on the market, and Rock River Arms offered a new take on the design in 2020 with its MRK 20 pistol.
My Remington Model Seven: A Faithful Family Friend
The author bought his Remington Model Seven back in the early 1980s, and it has served as a solid rifle through generations.
Springfield 944 Series A: Top Single-Shot Shotgun of 2019
With an incredible number on the market and the affordable price of the gun, it's no surprise the Springfield 944 Series A took honors as the best-selling single-shot shotgun of 2019.
Army Corps of Engineers Considering Expanded Firearm Policy
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is accepting comments on a proposal to expand its firearm policy in order to better-recognize the right to self-defense.
American Guns: 10 Firearms That Shaped Our Nation
Firearms are a crucial part of American culture, so it's no surprise that they've played an essential role in shaping American history. Here are 10 of the most important.
NRA Gun of the Week: Marlin Firearms Model 336 Dark
Did Marlin turn out the lights on its latest carbine? We examine the 336 Dark for this latest NRA Gun of the Week feature video.
The Armed Citizen® April 17, 2020
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for tales of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
Reading a Shotshell Box: What You Need to Know
Ranging from arcane and obsolete to practical—and possibly lifesaving—what’s printed on the side of a box of shotshells can tell you most of what you need to know.
ATF Issues Drive-Through Gun Transfer Clarification
As the United States deals with a nationwide shutdown over COVID-19, the ATF clarified the ability of gun dealers to do business outside their store fronts.
New for 2020: Nighthawk Custom Tactical Ready Series
Nighthawk Custom expanded into the double-stack world in 2020 with the launch of its TRS Series of guns.
Handgunning in the 1920s: The Techniques of W.E. Fairbairn
William Ewart Fairbairn—best known for the Fairbairn-Sykes fighting knife—was one of the pioneers of gunfighting with the “one-hand gun.” In this article, Fairbairn sets out the philosophy and techniques he developed when he was with the Shanghai Police.