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The 10 mm Auto: History & Performance
Despite the fact that most shooters think that the history of the 10 mm Auto cartridge was conceived by Col. Jeff Cooper and invented in 1983, the round actually began breaking the performance mold in the early '70s.
Benelli Helps Fund BSA Shooting Sports Facility
Benelli USA recently partnered with the Baltimore Area Council, Boy Scouts of America to raise funds for range improvements.
Rifleman Review: Rock River Arms Assurance Carbine
While designed for law-enforcement and government use, the Rock River Arms Assurance Carbine is available in semi-automatic format for the commercial market.
Rifleman Q&A: Shotshell Shelf Life
What is the usage life of shotshells, and what is the best way to dispose of old ammunition?
New For 2023: Springfield Armory Model 2020 Redline
Springfield Armory expanded its Model 2020 bolt-action rifle series with an all-new option in the form of the Redline. This field-ready hunting rifle is designed to shed weight wherever possible.
Favorite Firearms: A Rifleman Pedigree
Had I not stumbled across this little gem in my late father’s collection, I wouldn’t have learned about U.S. Army Capt. K.K.V. Casey and his extraordinary shooting ability in the early 20th century or how he’d won several competitions, one of which earned him this Remington Model 11 12-ga. semi-automatic shotgun.
Kahr Arms Issues Shooting Challenge
Kahr Arms is challenging shooters to take on the Air Marshal Qualification Course with a Kahr pistol. The first 50 people to successfully complete the course and submit a video of their performance will win a Kahr P9-2 pistol.
FN Reflex: A Micro-Compact For The Masses
For decades, FN America’s firearms have catered to the premium tier of gun owners. Now the company is appealing to the wider firearm market with a well-developed CCW gun that is reasonably priced.
Editor’s Choice: Longshot HAWK Smart Scope
For shooters and hunters, Longshot produces its HAWK Smart Scope, a compact and portable camera system that is app-enabled for easy viewing on Bluetooth-capable devices
The Armed Citizen® July 17, 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.
Short End Of The Stick: The Reising Submachine Gun
The submachine gun designed by Eugene Reising was used by Marines in the early, pivotal battles of the Pacific. It soon developed a reputation for being unreliable in the field—a reputation that may have been exaggerated over time.
Product Preview: Jackson LeatherWork Holsters
man John Jackson makes a wide variety of holsters and magazine pouches using European single bend leather, the best part of a hide, vegetable-tanning them so as to preserve a firearm’s finish.
In The Field With Federal’s Gold Medal Match Load
Hitting targets at extreme distances requires much skill and precision on the part of the rifleman and his gear, but it would all be lost if the ammunition didn't match.
Handloads: A Faster .35 Whelen
Handloaders are always on the watch for new bullets or propellants that improve the performance of their favorite cartridges, and the following recipe makes the .35 Whelen shoot 250-grain bullets at a velocity of 2,709 f.p.s. from 66.2 grains of Alliant Power Pro 2000-MR.
Product Preview: Evolution Outdoor President Series Rifle Case
The President Series is an elegant-looking but economical rifle case from Evolution Outdoor that measures 48" long and is tall enough to accommodate most optics, making it compatible with a large number of scoped bolt guns.
Gun Of The Week: Springfield Armory Echelon
Watch American Rifleman staff on the range this week with a striker-fired handgun from Springfield Armory called the Echelon—a feature-rich semi-automatic design chambered for the ubiquitous 9 mm Luger cartridge.
The Armed Citizen® July 14, 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.
.45 Colt/.410 Bore Handguns Versus Non-NFA Shotguns
Building handguns that can safely fire revolver and shotgun cartridges is a tricky business made necessary by current federal regulations.
Bushnell Celebrates 75th Anniversary
Since its founding in 1948, Bushnell has remained committed to its mission of providing top-notch options that deliver exceptional performance.
Federal Ammunition Protests Minnesota DNR Lead Ban
In an open letter to the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Jason Vanderbrink, Vista Outdoor president and CEO of sporting products, condemned the agency's order banning the use of lead ammunition on some state lands and requested that the rule be withdrawn.