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Preview: PepperBall Personal Defense Compact Launcher
On this American Rifleman Preview we take a look at the brand-new, pocket-size personal defense launcher from PepperBall: the Compact.
Range Review: Glock G44
The first rimfire handgun in the company's lineup, Glock released the G44 as a range and training gun with a host of features. Check out our range review to learn more.
New for 2020: Escort BTS Bullpup
American Rifleman Staff takes an overlook of the new BTS bullpup shotgun series from Escort.
Retro Review: Smith & Wesson LadySmith Revolvers
Smith & Wesson made a concerted effort to appeal to women gun owners as early as the 1980s, as this review of the company's LadySmith revolver line illustrates.
NRA Great American Outdoor Show Underway
Interested in seeing some of the latest firearms and gear items on the market? Check out the NRA Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, Penn.!
The Armed Citizen® February 3, 2020
A firefighter (also a reserve deputy constable) was working on his home under construction May 2018 in Zachary, La., at 3:30 a.m. when an armed male, 23, approached him while riding a bicycle.
Customizing The Ruger Precision Rifle
Solid as it is straight from the box, the modular nature of Ruger’s Precision Rifle opens it up to a wide variety of customizations that can increase the functionality of the platform.
Leupold Expands VX-Freedom Riflescope Lineup in 2020
Leupold expanded its affordable VX-Freedom riflescope lineup in 2020 with models designed for use with the popular .223 Rem.
My Favorite Firearm: Winchester Model 200 Ted Williams Edition
I was a teenager when my dad and I bought my first firearm. He worked at Sears & Roebuck, so we purchased the Winchester Model 200 Ted Williams edition 12-ga. pump-action that they sold there.
10 New-for-2019 Products Worth Revisiting in 2020
Too often, the firearm industry looks forward to see what's coming, leaving good guns and gear items in the dust, even though it's less than a year old! Here are 10 great items we saw last year.
Deliberate Practice: Set Stretch Goals in Your Shooting Sessions
Do you have goals to reach when you're shooting? If not, here are a few reasons why you should consider adding stretch goals in your shooting sessions.
Fight Smart: Study Attacks & Build Your Self-Defense Skills
While it's important to build your defensive-shooting skills at the range, Sheriff Jim also highlights the fact that armed citizens should study what happens in criminal attacks, too.
NRA Gun of the Week: Grand Power P11
For this week's NRA Gun of the Week American Rifleman examines the P11 from Grand Power, a 9 mm semi-automatic pistol with multiple modes of operation.
The Armed Citizen® January 31, 2020
A 23-year-old masked man allegedly entered a Fort Wayne, Ind., apartment March 31 at 4 p.m. after breaking down the front door.
The Keefe Report: What Consumers Want in a Concealed-Carry Pistol
There's one product on the market that perfectly illustrates what consumers are asking for in a concealed-carry pistol: the Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield EZ.
Review: Magnum Research 'Thunder Snub' BFR in .45-70 Gov't.
A snub-nose revolver chambered in .45-70 Gov't.? Is such a thing possible? With Magnum Research's customizable BFR line, it is. Check out our results here.
Preview: Phlster Floodlight Holster System
Designed for appendix or strong-side IWB carry by either a right- or left-hander, the Phlster Floodlight is a modular holster system that allows for a wide range of user adjustment and customization.
Classic Guns: Webley Mk V Revolver
Webley provided revolvers for the British military for close to 30 years. Today, the Webley Mk V that hasn’t been rechambered for .45 ACP is the most collectible.
Review: Smith & Wesson M&P9 Shield EZ
Easy to rack, easy to load and easy to clean, the S&W M&P380 Shield EZ rapidly became one of the Massachusetts maker’s top-selling pistols. Now, it's offered in 9 mm Luger.
Video—Rifleman Review: Navy Arms Centennial Model 1873 Winchester Presentation Model
For the centennial anniversary of the Buffale Bill Center of the West, in Cody, Wyo., Winchester released their Navy Arms Cetennial Model 1873 Presentation Model.