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The Benelli Montefeltro: All-New For 2023
One of the more affordable shotguns in Benelli’s lineup is the Montefeltro, which has been a mainstay in the company’s lineup for years. The basic design, though, hadn’t been updated since 2004, so for 2023, Benelli decided to refresh the gun with a number of new features.
5 Alternate Uses For A Thermal Monocular
Thermal monoculars are one of those tools that are much more useful than you might think at first glance. Here, we go over several applications for thermal imaging you may not know about.
Preview: 2023 Traveler’s Guide To The Firearms Laws Of The Fifty states
With Constitutional Carry gaining steam across the country and other localities introducing new restrictions, it’s an important time to be informed about firearm laws across the nation.
New For 2023: Rock River Arms BT3 Operator ETR Carbine
Designed as the big brother of Rock River Arms' LAR-15 Operator ETR, the RRA BT3 Operator ETR carbine is built on the larger AR-10 platform and is chambered for .308 Win.
Gun Of The Week: Sauer SL5 Waterfowl
Watch American Rifleman staff on the range this week to learn about a 12-ga. scattergun from J.P. Sauer & Sohn: Meet the SL5 Waterfowl featuring brown cerakote and an old-school camouflage finish.
The Armed Citizen® Sept. 1, 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.
Preview: Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro 17-Round Magazines
Springfield Armory has now addressed the lack of an extended magazine for its Hellcat Pro, bringing out a 17-round extended box magazine that it will now ship with all new Hellcat Pro models.
Review: Magnum Research 'Custom Cowboy' BFR
Built on the Biggest Finest Revolver (BFR) frame from Magnum Research, this over-built wheel gun is soft shooting without sacrificing performance.
Savage Arms Continues Philanthropic Tradition
Founded in 1894, Savage Arms has a long history of supporting worthwhile causes around the industry and it has recently announced its continued partnership with Pass It On–Outdoor Mentors and more.
I Have This Old Gun: M1895 Nagant Revolver
In the 1890s, Imperial Russia embarked on an effort to modernize its military, adopting the M1891 Mosin-Nagant rifle and, later, the M1895 Nagant revolver. Unlike many other service revolvers of the time, the Nagant had a unique mechanism designed to get the most out of its cartridge.
75 Years Ago: School For Juniors
In a unique shooting school, a Michigan sporting goods dealer teaches the youngsters of his county how to handle firearms safely and accurately.
New For 2023: Weatherby 307 Series
Weatherby's new 307 series rifles are designed to allow users to customize to their heart's content, thanks to a Remington 700-compatible action that opens up a wide aftermarket of add-ons and upgrades.
PenFed CEO James Schenck Honored With Lifetime Service Award
James Schenck, president and CEO of PenFed Credit Union, has been honored with the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce 2023 Lifetime Service Award.
Rifleman Report: Building The Recipe
Publishing magazines can be a bit like cooking—or, perhaps more appropriately for a firearm journal, like reloading ammunition: Years of experience and an abundance of care are applied in a consistent manner using a series of quality “ingredients” or components to develop well-balanced “recipes” aimed at specific “tastes” or uses.
Favorite Firearms: A Treasured Colt DAA
James Payton, a special brother in the Lord, called me on a Sunday afternoon asking me to bring a box of .44 WCF cartridges to shoot an old Colt he had bought at the gun show.
Ruger Supports Youth Shooting Sports Through Online Auctions
Ruger's support of youth shooting sports was on display from January to July 2023 when it hosted 26 auctions at GunBroker.com, with all proceeds benefiting MidwayUSA Foundation.
Review: Taurus Raging Hunter 10" 460
In 2019, Taurus Intl. Mfg. Inc. introduced a successful series of big-bore double-action revolvers dubbed the Raging Hunters (RH).
Editor’s Choice: Savage Arms M1911
Savage is now in the M1911 pistol business with a range of .45 ACP and 9 mm Luger models that appear quite well-executed and display styling cues in concert with the company’s cutting-edge image.
The Armed Citizen® Aug. 28, 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.
Unofficial Enfields: The Gibbs Rifle Company Guns
Alongside the many variations of official Lee-Enfield service rifles, in the United States, there exist a number of unique "unnofficial Enfields" that have been created by stateside importers.