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Blue Book of Gun Values Announces 37th Edition
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
Advanced Technology International (ATI) has announced a new AR-22 Stock Kit for the Ruger 10/22 Takedown platform.
Book Review: 101 Classic Firearms
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
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
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
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
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?
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
Freshly minted AR owners need to be aware of a few important points before they start swapping out components.
Ruger's First Target Pistol
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
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)
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
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.
The Armed Citizen® Feb. 29, 2016
In Meridian, Miss., a woman was caught off guard when a man kicked in her front door while she was upstairs.
Crimson Trace Wood Lasergrips for M1911 Pistols
Although many 1911 enthusiasts have turned to alternative materials like polymers and resins for their grips, many still prefer the aesthetics of wood.
Video: Ruger Red Label Shotgun
Watch this "Rifleman Review" segment from a recent episode of American Rifleman TV as Mark Keefe takes a look at the Ruger Red Label shotgun.
Seven States With Official Firearms
Tennessee recently became the seventh state to pass a resolution proclaiming an official state firearm. Which six previous states made similar resolutions, and which were their chosen firearms?
Review: Alexander Arms Ulfberht Rifle
Since its founding in 2001, Alexander Arms has, time and again, challenged the status quo of firearm and cartridge design.
Fear & Loading: Gun Buybacks and Fiscal Reality
Guy Sagi filed a Freedom of Information Act request to determine exactly what was turned in when the Greenville, N.C., Police Department held a gun “buyback” in November that didn’t involve any cash exchange. The results don’t come close to justifying the manpower required to plan or man the event.
Editors' Picks 2016: Armscor XT-22 Pistol
Armscor had what may prove to be one of the most popular new guns available once it actually hits the market.