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Czechoslovak Group Acquires Perazzi
Czechoslovak Group announced the acquisition of a majority stake in the family-owned Armi Perazzi brand, a well-known maker of sporting shotguns.
Barrel Cooling: 5 Things To Do While You Wait
Shooting for groups, especially in the hot summer sun, can effect the accuracy and longevity of a rifle, so it is imperative to cool that bore before successive shot strings. Follow along with firearms professional Frank Melloni's for his top-five tips for making the best of use time while a rifle barrel is cooling.
Applications For NRA Youth Education Summit (Y.E.S.) Due March 1
The Y.E.S. program's mission is to encourage students to explore the workings of our American government, the Bill of Rights and the U.S. Constitution. Y.E.S. is open to current high school sophomores and juniors across the country. Deadline to apply is March 1.
Rifleman Review: Springfield Armory XD-M Elite Compact 10 mm OSP
One of Springfield Armory's latest offerings is in its XD-M Elite line, a 3.8" barreled compact handgun chambered for the hard-hitting 10 mm Auto cartridge.
New For 2023: Marlin 1895 Dark Series
New for 2023, Marlin is giving the 1895 the “tactical lever-action” treatment with its Dark Series.
Walther’s P99 AS Final Edition: The Last Of The First
Remarkably advanced when introduced, adopted by police and military forces around the world, used by action heroes on the big screen, and always accurate, the Walther P99 handgun became a pistol of many firsts—but the AS Final Edition will be the last.
Preview: Midwest Industries .45-70 Cal. Muzzle Brake
The .45-70 Gov’t cartridge is a more potent hunting option than ever before, but the recoil it generates can be daunting even for the non-recoil-sensitive.
GOSAFE Magazine Locks Now Used By Minnesota U.S. Marshals Service
The United States Marshals Service, Minnesota District, has purchased GOSAFE Mobile Safes for its personnel. The units are intended for the off-person security of firearms and allow officers to quickly secure firearms when vaults and other non-portable storage solutions are not available.
New For 2023: Cabot Guns Insurrection
With the Insurrection, Cabot Guns officially enters the marketplace of double-stack, 9 mm Luger-chambered, M1911-style handguns.
Rifleman Q&A: Haemmerli & Hausch
I have an interesting .22-cal. that appears to be a target rifle of sorts, but I can’t find information on it. The Blue Book Of Gun Values does not even contain information. Can you help?
The Armed Citizen® Dec. 11, 2023
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
RCBS Celebrates 80 Years
Started by Fred Huntington in the back room of his father’s laundry-cleaning service in Oroville, Calif., in 1943, reloading giant RCBS is celebrating 80 years in business in 2023.
Preview: Alps Outdoorz Zero-Gravity Layout Blind
All-day waterfowl hunting with customizable concealment is easy, thanks to Alps Outdoorz and its Zero-Gravity Layout Blind.
A Riflemaking Mecca—Lancaster County, Pa.
Lancaster County was the center of longrifle manufacturing for several decades and as such, offered employment for a great number of workers and saw the rise of great names in riflemaking. No real assemblage of early American firearms is complete without Lancaster-made rifles.
New For 2023: Walther Arms PD380
Walther rolled out its PD380 late in 2023, updating the company's previous PK380 handguns with design details borrowed from its popular PDP series of pistols.
Preview: Scent Thief 24-oz. Field Spray
For centuries, hunters have made remarkable advances to help them close the gap on their intended quarry, whether it be thoughtful camouflaging or well-contrived products and tactics.
Gun Of The Week: KFI Firearms Impala Plus NERO
Watch American Rifleman staff on the range in this week's video to see the details of the semi-automatic Impala Plus NERO shotgun, an affordable design with a dependable, proven action.
The Armed Citizen® Dec. 8, 2023
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
Review: Christensen Arms Modern Hunting Rifle (MHR)
Christensen Arms' Modern Hunting rifle is the company's latest bolt-action, designed to be easily customizable and made for use in the outdoors.
Remington To Close Historic Ilion Factory
After nearly two centuries of manufacturing in Ilion, N.Y., RemArms announced it will be closing its famed, brick-covered factory and moving operations to the LaGrange, Ga., headquarters site established in 2021.