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NRA Gun of the Week: Ruger AR-556 Rifle
There is still a market for no-frill, standard M4-style rifles, and Ruger offers just that.
Giving Ugly Guns a Second Chance
One way or another, those of us who are devoted to shooting will eventually end up with at least one ugly handgun.
The Armed Citizen® April 8, 2016
Criminals who think they can get off the hook by hiding the evidence after committing an armed assault, take note.
Editor's Choice: Alien Gear Cloak Mod Holster
Best known for its multi-layer, synthetic IWB holsters, Alien Gear has applied its ingenuity to a paddle-style OWB rig
Tested: Federal Premium 3rd Degree Turkey Loads
Did Federal Premium create the Holy Grail of turkey loads? After testing its new 3rd Degree at both close and long range, the longtime goal of “tighter is better” might be a trend of the past.
Rifleman Q&A: Remington Model 51
Q: I recently purchased a Remington Model 51 from a friend’s estate. Unfortunately, he never gave me any background info on this pistol, and his wife knew nothing about it.
Fear & Loading: New Place to Shop
Last week Fresh Market announced it doesn’t want customers to bring their guns into its stores. Although the grocery store chain admits it has been in discussions with members of the anti-self-defense organization Mom’s Demand Action, the statement claims the decision was not the product of special-interest-group pressure.
The M1911: The Greatest Pistol in the World
When the Colt 1911 was adopted by the U.S. military for combat use, the precursor to American Rifleman dubbed it The Greatest Pistol in the World.
I Have This Old Gun: Mauser Model 1871/84
During the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71, the adversaries principally carried single-shot breechloaders that chambered paper or paper/linen cartridges.
“Carbine” Williams Myth & Reality
Inventor David Marshall “Carbine” Williams has become a folk hero for “designing” the M1 Carbine, and he was immortalized by Hollywood for his “invention” of the gun. Recently discovered documents from Winchester’s Edwin Pugsley cast new light on Williams’ and Winchester’s contribution to the M1 carbine. It turns out the story of “Carbine” Williams is part truth … and part “urban legend.”
The Other Great Guns of John Browning
Dozens of other famous firearms would never have existed were it not for Browning. He was the most prolific and innovative gun designer during the early years of what we know as the modern-day firearm.
Remington Retools
Building good guns for a changing world doesn’t happen automatically just because a company is entering its third century. Coming off a rough stretch, Remington appears to be back on track.
5 Cool Caliber Conversions from Bond Arms
Take advantage of this pistol’s affordable caliber conversion barrels chambered for rimfire, revolver, semi-automatic and .410 shotshell cartridges.
200 Years Of Remington Highlights
Eliphalet “Lite” Remington, Jr.’s first rifle was a flintlock half-stock muzzleloader. It is thought that for the first 30 years of business, Remington produced only rifled barrels at the forge in Ilion.
The Armed Citizen® March 18, 2016
Police in Decatur, Ill., have determined that an 82-year-old woman’s armed response to a break-in was proper.
200 Years of Remington Country
America’s oldest gunmaker celebrates its 200th anniversary this year, and the company has left an indelible mark on both the sporting and military worlds, through its rifles, shotguns, handguns and ammunition. Here’s a snapshot of two centuries of guns that bear the Remington name.
Video: Model 1871 Mauser Rifle
Watch this "I Have This Old Gun" segment from a vintage episode of American Rifleman TV to learn the German Mauser Model 1871's role in what is known as the Easter Rebellion.
How The Irish Saved ... NRA?
In 1871 William C. Church used an editorial in The United Sates Army and Navy Journal and Gazette of the Regular Forces and Volunteer Service to promote the idea that "An association should be organized ... to promote rifle shooting on a scientific basis
Tested: Rock Island Armory "Baby Rock" M1911 A .380 ACP Pistol
This little pistol is loaded with features typically reserved for more expensive 1911s.
Guns of the Easter Rising
In April 1916, Irish rebels rose up against the British Crown. Armed with a motley collection of obsolete and modern rifles, as well as handguns and shotguns, they resisted the might of the British Empire for five days before final defeat. The rebellion set in motion events that would lead to Irish independence.