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New Guns & Gear For 2024
The National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers show (NASGW) is an opportunity for industry insiders to get a sneak-peek of new guns and gear for the upcoming year. Here are a few things we expect to see in 2024.
Jerry Miculek Sets NRA World Records At Smith & Wesson’s New Tennessee HQ
Jerry Miculek sets two NRA World Records for the fastest time to hit six plates from a draw with a 9 mm handgun (2.01 seconds) and a 9 mm revolver (1.88 seconds).
October 2023 Signals Swing In Gun Sales
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) estimates gun sales in October reversed a months-long decline by posting an 8 percent increase when compared to the same month in 2022.
I Have This Old Gun: Winchester Model 1907
At the turn of the 20th century, several companies began developing self-loading mechanisms for handguns and rifles, and one company at the forefront of semi-automatic innovation was Winchester Repeating Arms. Winchester's design, the Model 1907, had a number of unique features and saw some commercial success, as well as service in law-enforcement roles.
New For 2023: Pedersoli Model 86/71 Droptine
Italian manufacturer Pedersoli is taking John Browning's classic Model 1886 lever-action design and giving it a modern update, with its new-for-2023 Model 86/71 Droptine rifle.
Review: Hi-Point 3095 30 Super Carry Carbine
Hi-Point Firearms was founded in 1993 behind the simple, noble precept that no one should be excluded from the right to defend themselves for financial reasons.
Preview: Tyrant Designs NexGen Buttstock – AR15
With various components constructed of lightweight aluminum, carbon fiber, polymer and stainless steel, the NexGen Buttstock – AR15 from Tyrant Designs provides ruggedness in a compact package that weighs only 9 ozs.
90-Day Export Permit Halt Comes As A “Shock”
The halt in new permits to export firearms, ammunition and related components to certain nations posted on Oct. 27 by U.S. Department of Commerce came with no notification, despite the financial strain on affected firms.
Savage Takes On The M1911
The long, rich history of Savage Arms can be traced back to 1891 when Arthur William Savage received a patent for a repeating lever-action-rifle design.
The Armed Citizen® Nov. 6, 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.
The Israeli Galil: Then & Now
Since its inception in 1948, the Israeli Defense Force has worked to develop effective small arms that provide its soldiers with capable firepower. One of the most iconic guns to have seen Israeli service is the Galil.
Preview: ProMag Ruger Mini Thirty 50-Round Drum
You can more than double the capacity of the Ruger Mini Thirty semi-automatic rifle with ProMag’s 50-round drum magazine.
Jason Hornady Discusses Hornady Cartridge Development
While Hornady still focuses on making bullets, the company took its projectile-producing focus and spun that off into the development of entire cartridges. This process has resulted in some notable offerings today, particularly 6.5 mm Creedmoor and the more-recent 6 mm ARC.
Alexander McCormick Sturm: The Other Half Of Sturm, Ruger & Co.
Most firearm enthusiasts are familiar with Ruger Firearms and its namesake founder, William Batterman Ruger. Few are familiar with the other side of the Sturm, Ruger story.
Favorite Firearms: The Poker Gun
[G]randpa could weave a pretty good tale. True or not, the entire family knows the story, and I was fortunate to end up with the small collection. Read on:
New For 2023: Heritage Tactical Rancher
In the firearm world, “tactical” can also mean “practical” and this is the case with the Heritage Manufacturing Tactical Rancher, a traditional revolving carbine design updated with a few touches from the 21st century.
The Keefe Report: Why You Can’t Find Ammo Right Now
World events have an unusual affect on people like us. You see the horrors that occurred in Israel, and the full-blown war going on in Ukraine and these things tell us to not only be prepared, but that we, personally, also probably need more ammunition. What did you do about it?
Gun Of The Week: Dan Wesson DWX Compact
Watch American Rifleman staff on the range in this week's video to learn about the DWX Compact from Dan Wesson Firearms, a blending of the best elements of the M1911 with those of the CZ 75.
The Armed Citizen® Nov. 3, 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.
5.56 NATO Ammo Prices Rise, Inventories Dwindle
Inventories vanished and prices rose on 5.56 NATO cartridges after a social media post went viral this month, claiming 30 percent of the civilian supply was about to vanish.