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The 6.5 Creedmoor: Its Origins, Development & Future
American Rifleman TV headed to Grand Island, Neb. to chat with ballisticians at Hornady about the origins of the 6.5 Creedmoor.
The NRA: Your Resource for Firearm Training & Knowledge
When it comes to an all-encompassing resource for firearm training and knowledge, there's only one option: the National Rifle Association.
Editor’s Choice: Springfield Armory Ronin Operator
Springfield Armory expanded its lineup of 1911s in 2020 with the feature-rich Ronin Operator series of guns, making our list of Editor's Choice guns for this year.
Rifleman Q&A: Did Savage Arms Make Lee-Enfields?
One American Rifleman reader wrote in, asking about a Savage-marked Lee-Enfield rifle he saw at a gun show. Here's the backstory.
CEO Provides Financial Aid for Camping World Employees
Marcus Lemonis, CEO of Camping World Holdings, announced a unique aid package to Camping World and Gander staff impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.
Defining the 'American Rifleman:' Three Traditions of Riflery
Long-held forms of American riflery—precision, classic and defensive—reveal the specialized tools and skills that form the basis of success for anyone seeking to become a better rifleman.
The Armed Citizen® April 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: FN 509 Midsize MRD FDE
FN America announced the addition of an FDE-finished FN 509 Midsize handgun in mid-2020.
Editor’s Choice: EAA Churchill 812 and 512 series
We take a look at the Churchill 812 Sporting ORCAP in 12 gauge made by Akkar, being imported by European American Armory.
The Mauser C96: A Look Back
In this installment of "A Look Back," we're checking out the Mauser C96 "Broomhandle," one of the earliest semi-automatic handguns.
NRA Gun of the Week: SIG Sauer P365 XL
Watch our NRA Gun of the Week video about an up-sized micro-compact handgun from SIG Sauer chambered for 9 mm Luger.
The Armed Citizen® February 28, 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 Sponsors 25th Annual National Gun Collector's Show
The 25th Annual NRA National Gun Collectors Show will take place at the Westgate Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nev., February 28 to March 1, 2020.
The Model 1895 Lee Navy: Background & Value
Considering the trends in U.S. military firearm technology during the 1890s, the country’s selection of a proprietary straight-pull rifle like the Model 1895 Lee Navy is extraordinary.
Trijicon 1-8X VCOG Selected as USMC Squad Common Optic
Trijicon announced that its VCOG 1-8x28 mm has been selected by the U.S. Marine Corps for use as its Squad Common Optic.
Review: Uberti 1851 Navy Conversion in .38 Spl.
Uberti USA’s “Outlaws & Lawmen” series creates the gun that "Wild Bill" Hickok might have packed, had he not been dealt the Dead Man’s Hand in Deadwood.
Products & Projects: Javelin Lite Bipod
Spartan Precision Equipment—a UK-based maker of durable, ultralight, quick-detach carbon-fiber bipods and shooting supports—is offering customers a stripped-down version of its flagship Javelin Bipod at a much reduced price.
ARTV Preview: British 1st Airborne at Arnhem During Operation Market Garden; Marlin Model 1894 in .44 Magnum; Bergmann MP-28 Sub-Machine Gun
This week on on American Rifleman TV we continue with Operation Market Garden during WWII, focusing on the exploits of the British 1st Airborne in their attempt to capture the bridges over the Rhine River at Arnhem.
The .17 HMR Cartridge: Exploring Its Performance Potential
The .17 HMR cartridge has an interesting background, currently available platforms and load options, so it's worth looking at all on its own. Here's some of what it offers.
Smith & Wesson 460XVR Revolver Review
This X-Frame big bore gets tuned up and trimmed down for potent protection against dangerous game. Check out our experience with the Smith & Wesson 460XVR from the company's Performance Center.