American Rifleman
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"Protection" Cited As No. 1 Reason For Gun Buys, As 911 Delays Increase
Year-over-year studies have demonstrated a significant increase in emergency response times, indicating a growing insufficiency of emergency services when ultimately needed.
Stoeger STR-9MC On The Range
Stoeger Industries has rounded out its STR-9 handgun lineup with its STR-9MC, a micro-compact variant with a competitive magazine capacity and an attractive price point.
Preview: N8 Tactical Magna-Clip Magazine Carrier
For many folks, the idea of adding a spare magazine to their EDC setups is a non-starter, because of the added bulk and possible discomfort of a magazine carrier.
Mastering The Shotgun: 5 Simple Drills To Improve Your Game
Despite their larger shot pattern, shotguns still require good fundamentals and coordination in order to consistently hit clays or birds. Here are five drills designed to develop a shotgunner.
New For 2023: Taurus TS9
As a result of a manufacturing overrun, Taurus USA is making a limited number of TS9 pistols available in the United States, allowing U.S. consumers to experience a Taurus model previously made only for international customers.
Gun Of The Week: Henry Homesteader
Watch American Rifleman staff on the range in this week's video to learn about the Henry Homesteader, a 9 mm Luger-chambered pistol-caliber carbine is something of a departure from Henry’s traditional lineup.
The Armed Citizen® Oct. 13, 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.
America’s Early Gunmakers
Before the big gunmakers of today were founded, several manufacturing pioneers in early America revolutionized the concept of gunmaking, and in so doing, they changed the very nature of production.
Remington Ammunition Raises $15K For Arkansas Children’s Foundation
Breaking clays to beat childhood cancer and disease, participants and sponsors raised more than $15,000 for the Arkansas Children’s Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing children’s hospitals and disease research.
Rifleman Review: Leupold Patrol 6HD 1-6X 24 mm Riflescope
In the marketplace of low power variable optics, the Leupold Patrol 6HD 1-6X 24 mm riflescope stands out as a versatile, rugged, general-purpose optic designed for quick target acquisition and use at extended ranges.
New For 2023: Lionheart Vulcan 9
Lionheart Industries is keeping the double-action/single-action semi-automatic handgun concept alive with its modification of the South Korean Daewoo K5 service pistol. This commercial variant is the Vulcan 9.
Review: Ruger Security-380
Ruger's latest entry in the concealed handgun market, the Security-380, has been designed to take the proven qualities of its LCP II and LCP Max and put them into an even easier-to-handle and softer-shooting system.
Elvis’ Revolver Sells For Nearly $200K
An expertly engraved and embellished Smith & Wesson Model 53 revolver belonging to Elvis Presley sold for nearly $200,000 at Rock Island Auction, far above the gun's initial estimate.
Preview: Determinator Effective Range Targets
A rifle shooter’s capacity to group tightly from a stable bench actually reveals very little about his or her ability to place accurate shots on game from less-ideal field positions, and that reality is what makes Determinator Effective Range Targets such a great idea for pre-hunt training.
I Have This Old Gun: Astra 600/43
Although the Astra Model 600/43 may not sit at the top of the list of the most collectible German World War II pistols, that is exactly what the first 10,500 are. Read on:
The Armed Citizen® Oct. 9, 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.
Hammerli & International Handgun Competition
Today, Hammerli's innovative designs live on through Walther Arms and Umarex, but the company was once recognized as a major player in the world of international handgun competition.
Franchi Momentum All-Terrain Elite On The Range
American Rifleman staffers were able to get the Franchi Momentum All-Terrain Elite on the range and discuss its features with company product managers at a shooting event earlier in 2023.
Product Preview: First Lite Men’s Furnace Hoody
Built from heavyweight Merino-X fabric, a 95/5 blend of merino wool and spandex, the newest addition to First Lite’s Furnace line is a hooded sweatshirt that is warm yet comfortable.
The Resurgence Of Firearm Engraving
Once a proud pastime with its heyday in the 19th and early 20th centuries, firearm engraving is seeing something of a revival as consumers look for ways to put personal touches on production firearms.