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2024 Handgun Of The Year: EAA MCP35 PI Ops
American Rifleman is pleased to announce the 2024 Handgun Of The Year Award goes to European American Armory for its MCP35 PI Ops.
President Trump To Address 153rd NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits
President Donald J. Trump will address attendees at the 2024 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits (NRAAM) on Saturday, May 18 in Dallas, Texas.
Handloads: An Economical .410-Bore Recipe
If ever handloading shotshells can pay off, it’s in the loading of .410 bore. Prices of factory .410 2½" shotshells are about double that of factory 12-ga. shells, despite the fact .410s contain only half the shot and powder.
New For 2024: Springfield Armory Model 2020 Waypoint Long-Action Models
Springfield Armory expanded its Model 2020 Waypoint rifle family with the first long-action models, encompassing popular chamberings such as .300 Win. Mag., .30-'06 Sprg. and .270 Win.
Measuring Up: Wilson Combat’s NULA Model 20
The name New Ultra Light Arms, or NULA, is already well-known to discriminating riflemen, and now that it is part of the Wilson Combat brand, the phenomenon created by “the rifle wizard of West Virginia” appears set for a new lease on life.
The Armed Citizen® May 13, 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: DA-Targets Swinging Gong
Made in the U.S. of a patented, color-changing, self-healing material, Swinging Gongs from Double Action Reactive Targets are a new take on the polymer, reactive target.
Gun Industry Jobs Appearing In More States Than Ever
According to the last three “Firearm and Ammunition Industry Economic Reports” issued by the National Shooting Sport Foundation (NSSF), the industry-related job growth isn’t concentrated in one or two states—it’s spreading across the nation.
Preview: RIA 5.0E
Rock Island Armory introduced its initial 5.0 pistol in January 2023, and after some tweaking and production streamlining, the new 5.0E, with the “E” standing for “Enhanced,” launched earlier this year.
New For 2024: Global Defense SA-9
Made in Turkey and based on a local product designed for law-enforcement and military units, the Global Defense SA-9 features AR-15-style features in a compact, large-format pistol configuration.
Preview: American Ace: Joe Foss, Fighter Pilot
With its unique construction and rich illustrations, Hector Curriel’s American Ace: Joe Foss, Fighter Pilot provides a new angle on Foss’ early years and his military service.
The Armed Citizen® May 10, 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: Mastermind Tactics Appendix Carry Pillow
The Appendix Carry Pillow from Mastermind Tactics is a DIY upgrade for any Kydex AIWB holster.
Gun Of The Week: Ruger Super Wrangler
Ruger's Super Wrangler, a spinoff of the Single-Six revolver, takes what made the original Wrangler fun and exciting and cranks it up a notch with a convertibility feature for .22 WMR.
Range Tested: EAA Girsan MC9 Disruptor
While European American Armory Corp. is known for its affordable handguns, the MC9 Disruptor has been designed to provide as many features as possible at an incredibly affordable price.
Review: Fletcher Rifle Works 11/22 Action & Manticore X Upgrade
This lightweight carbine, blending a custom Fletcher Rifle Works 11/22 receiver and a Manticore X lower housing, provides a do-it-all platform with a host of welcome upgrades.
Outdoor Channel Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary
From humble beginnings in the early 1990s to a television powerhouse today, Outdoor Channel has continuously evolved, bringing the best in hunting, shooting, fishing and adventure into viewers’ homes.
I Have This Old Gun: Whitworth Rifle
Sir Joseph Whitworth, an engineer tasked with solving production problems related to the Pattern 1853 Enfield, elected to create an entirely new rifle musket. His Whitworth rifle, while never officially adopted, provided remarkable performance for its era.
New For 2024: Cimarron Firearms 1847 Walker Company A
Colt's Walker revolver is one of the most legendary firearms ever made, and Cimarron Firearms is honoring the original manufacturing run with a faithful reproduction of the Company A revolvers made for the U.S. military.
Review: Colt King Cobra .22 LR Target
The return of Colt’s iconic series of “snake gun” double-action revolvers to the shooting sports marketplace began in 2017 with the re-introduction of the Cobra series, but one niche that remained unfulfilled until 2022 was a model chambered for the popular .22 Long Rifle rimfire cartridge: the King Cobra Target.