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Tonight on American Rifleman TV: Hornady American Gunner; Weatherby Orion

Wed, 01/06/2016 - 05:51

American Rifleman's Joseph Kurtenbach spent time with the Hornady engineers at their Nebraska manufacturing facility to get a closer look at its new American Gunner line.

Keefe Report: Executive Order Not So Smart for Police and Soldiers

Wed, 01/06/2016 - 04:44

Among his other anti-gun, politically motivated executive orders, under “Shaping the Future of Gun Safe Technology” Barack Obama has imposed an imperial dictum to “Issue a Presidential Memorandum directing the Department of Defense, Department of Justice, and Department of Homeland Security to take two important steps to promote smart-gun technology.

How Many is 3 Million? December NICS Checks, to Start

Tue, 01/05/2016 - 09:07

More than 3 million NICS checks conducted in December helped elevate 2015 to an all-new gun sales record. Those numbers are lofty, so to put things in perspective for your watercooler conversations today, here are some other things that amount to roughly 3 million.

SIG Ammo for Pistols and … Rifles

Tue, 01/05/2016 - 07:27

These days, it seems there is no shortage of quality defensive ammunition offerings from a few well-known—and many lesser-known—manufacturers.

The Truth About Gun Shows

Tue, 01/05/2016 - 04:53

Attacks on American gun shows are not about law enforcement of punishing the guilty, they are about exploiting a lack of knowledge on the part of the general public and paving the way for universal firearm registration ... and, if history is anything to go by, confiscation.

Ultimag Smart Load by FAB Defense

Mon, 01/04/2016 - 09:30

Loading magazines is a manual task and it’s a pain. It’s tough on your fingers and if you are loading multiple mags, you end up with sore hands.

Product Preview: Sam Yang Big Bore 44 909 Light Hunter Airgun

Mon, 01/04/2016 - 07:23

Looking for heavy-hitting airgun performance on a budget? Check out the Sam Yang Big Bore 44 909 Light Hunter—a precharged pneumatic, single-shot air rifle with classic styling and an appetite for .45-cal. projectiles.

The Armed Citizen® Jan. 4, 2016

Mon, 01/04/2016 - 07:19

No charges will be filed against a Hamshire, Texas, man who shot and killed a 16-year-old burglary suspect.

SilencerCo Introduces the Hybrid

Mon, 01/04/2016 - 05:45

SilencerCo has introduced the Hybrid, a sound suppressor that can be used on multiple platforms.

Walther Announces PPS M2 Pistol

Mon, 01/04/2016 - 04:38

Walther Arms has introduced the PPS M2 personal-protection pistol chambered in 9 mm.

Savage Arms Introduces Model 42 Takedown Series

Mon, 01/04/2016 - 04:14

Already considered an ideal grab-and-go survival gun, Savage Arms has converted its utilitarian Model 42 combination single-shot into an even more portable Takedown version.

NRA Gun of the Week: SIG Sauer P320 Pistol

Fri, 01/01/2016 - 23:59

American Rifleman's Joseph Kurtenbach takes a closer look at the editors' Golden Bullseye choice for 2016 Handgun of the Year, the SIG Sauer P320 pistol.

Fear & Loading: Top Ten 2016 Headline Predictions

Fri, 01/01/2016 - 11:31

It’s the time of year when we reflect, plan for the future, count all of those blessings we so often overlook and set long-term goals. Undoubtedly, the next 365 days hold unexpected surprises, but the sky’s the limit when it comes to dreaming, so here are 10 headlines I hope to write in 2016.

The Armed Citizen® Jan. 1, 2016

Fri, 01/01/2016 - 00:02

A 79-year-old Tennessee homeowner was determined to have acted in self-defense when he shot two would-be burglars who broke into his home and came into his bedroom late one night.

Proving the Importance of Safety Rule No. 2

Thu, 12/31/2015 - 04:56

There are a number of reasons the NRA’s No. 2—and golden—firearm safety rule is to keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot. The human body’s quirks are chief among them, and rather than regurgitate the scientific reasons, here are three exercises that demonstrate how quirky our bodies, minds and hands can be.