American Rifleman

NRA Outdoors Announces 3-Gun Training Dates

Wed, 03/16/2016 - 08:58

The National Rifle Association has announced the 2016 dates for its NRA Outdoors 3-Gun Introduction Schools.

Fear & Loading: The Semi-Automatic Pistol’s Sweet 16

Wed, 03/16/2016 - 07:45

If U.S. gun manufacturers squared off in NCAA basketball tournament fashion, BATFE’s Annual Firearms Manufacturing and Export Report would, undoubtedly, be the selection committee’s bible. The 2014 edition was recently released, and here’s how the hypothetical semi-automatic pistol bracket shapes up for that year.

Stag Arms Acquired by White Wolf Capital

Wed, 03/16/2016 - 05:33

A new chapter in the history of Connecticut gunmaker Stag Arms opened on Feb. 29, 2016, when it was announced that it had been acquired by White Wolf Capital, LLC.

Video: Smith & Wesson Model 66 Revolver

Wed, 03/16/2016 - 01:35

Watch this "Rifleman Review" segment from a recent episode of American Rifleman Television as Mark Keefe look at the Smith & Wesson Model 66 .357 Magnum.

Blue Book of Gun Values Announces 37th Edition

Wed, 03/16/2016 - 01:00

Whether you’re curious about the dollar value of your AR-15 rifle purchased during the platform’s recent buying frenzy, or looking to buy, sell or just put a value on a family heirloom, your resource for accurate information is the 37th Edition Blue Book of Gun Values by Blue Book Publications, Inc.

ATI Stock Kit for Ruger 10/22 Takedown Rifle

Tue, 03/15/2016 - 05:02

Advanced Technology International (ATI) has announced a new AR-22 Stock Kit for the Ruger 10/22 Takedown platform.

Book Review: 101 Classic Firearms

Tue, 03/15/2016 - 04:47

A compilation of 101 articles written by author John Marshall over the years, 101 Classic Firearms moves forward in time through the course of its pages to provide readers with detailed histories and fascinating trivia concerning some of the most seminal and interesting firearms of the past 150 years.

Winchester 150th Anniversary Commemorative Model 1866 Rifles

Mon, 03/14/2016 - 05:48

As part of its ongoing celebration of its 150th anniversary in 2016, Winchester is offering a series of 10, pre-production riles, chambered in 44-40, from the “One of Five Hundred” Model 1866 “Yellow Boy” commemorative rifle collection.

Video: Rasheed Carbine

Mon, 03/14/2016 - 04:22

Watch this "I Have This Old Gun" segment from a recent episode of American Rifleman TV as editors examine the Egyptian Rasheed carbine.

The Armed Citizen® March 14, 2016

Mon, 03/14/2016 - 04:08

What goes through the mind of an armed citizen when he or his family is threatened? A North Carolina businessman who lived through that type of situation said he hated to have to kill a man, but said he couldn’t take a chance because his wife was being chased by a gunman.

Versatile Shooting Rests

Mon, 03/14/2016 - 03:24

In backyards or at ranges with no permanent benches, establishing rock-steady rifle shooting platforms often means making due with rickety picnic furniture or investing in dedicated benchrests that are too often over-engineered.

Keefe Report: Seriously, Is the .40 S&W Dead?

Wed, 03/02/2016 - 09:27

Is the .40 S&W dead? It sounds like an inflammatory newsstand gun magazine blurb from the 1980s. But it’s a topic that is been circulating around the firearm industry as of late.

Solutions to 8 Common Problems With AR-15 Rifle Upgrades

Wed, 03/02/2016 - 08:47

Freshly minted AR owners need to be aware of a few important points before they start swapping out components.

Ruger's First Target Pistol

Wed, 03/02/2016 - 08:41

Soon after launching his company with the Standard Model, which quickly became America’s most popular and best-selling .22 handgun, Bill Ruger had his sights set on a more precise goal: a design that became known as the Mark I Target Pistol.

Tonight on American Rifleman TV: S&W Performance Center; Winchester XPR Rifle

Wed, 03/02/2016 - 05:43

Watch this American Rifleman TV preview as the staff visits the Smith & Wesson Performance Center in Springfield, Mass.

Video: Chinese Type 56 Rifle (AK-56)

Wed, 03/02/2016 - 04:00

Watch this "I Have This Old Gun" segment from a recent episode of American Rifleman TV as the experts discuss the most popular of AK-47 variants, the Chinese Type 56 (AK-56) rifle.

Fear & Loading: Official State Gun Suggestions

Tue, 03/01/2016 - 09:52

Now that Tennessee has an official state rifle, other states should be taking their shot. Guy Sagi offers some tongue-in-cheek suggestions to avoid angst by anti-gun politicians by going with options that reflects the region, its history or even traditions.