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The Swan Song: Col. Charles Askins, Jr.'s Last Column
Col. Charles Askins, Jr. contributed to American Rifleman from 1926 until his retirement in 1987.
Gun Of The Week: Davidson’s Exclusive Ruger PC Carbine FDE Takedown
We’re back with another Gun Of The Week video, and this time, we’re taking a closer look at a Davidson’s Exclusive Ruger PC Carbine. Except this isn’t your run-of-the-mill PC Carbine. This version comes outfitted with Magpul’s FDE-colored Backpacker stock.
Review: Athlon Helos BTR 1-4.5X 24 mm Riflescope
Following the 2016 NRA Service Rifle competition rule-change, Athlon Optics released an affordable riflescope, the Helos BTR 1-4.5X 24 mm, expressly built to cater to this type of competition.
The Armed Citizen® June 16, 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: Springfield Armory Saint Victor Carbine In 9 mm Luger
Once known as the dominant maker of M1A rifles used in high power rifle competition at Camp Perry, Springfield Armory is now known for a much broader line of guns, including its Saint Victor 9 mm carbine.
Favorite Firearms: An Heirloom Single Action Army
In 1986, Colt celebrated its 150th anniversary with an “Engraved Sampler” option on several models. That year, I accompanied my father to an upscale gun show in St. Charles, Ill.
Taurus Issues Safety Notice For GX4 Pistols
Taurus issued a safety notice for certain GX4 pistols assembled and sold in the United States just before Memorial Day weekend and, in an abundance of caution, is asking owners to immediately stop using the guns.
Rifleman Review: KelTec P17
The KelTec P17 is one of the most affordable rimfire handguns on the market, with an MSRP of just $199. Don't think that the low price means you're not getting a whole lot, because there are many different elements in this unique rimfire pistol.
Send A Gun To Defend A British Home
In the years leading up to America’s involvement in World War II, national defense and preparedness were the watchwords of NRA and expressed through the pages of The American Rifleman.
New For 2023: Dan Wesson 1911 Specialist Optics-Ready Pistol
The Specialist Optics-Ready Pistol is Dan Wesson’s first foray into the off-the-shelf optic-ready M1911 market.
Review: CZ USA 712 G3
The CZ 712 G3 is a fine example of a company adhering to cookie entrepreneur Debbi Fields’ maxim, “Good enough never is.” By improving on an established design, CZ offers consumers a rugged, reliable semi-automatic suitable for nigh all shotgunning tasks—all for less than $600.
On Safari With The 7 mm PRC
There’s no proving ground like an African plains-game camp to take the measure of a new hunting cartridge, and with seven hunters pursuing four or five animals apiece, ours was a fast-track to meaningful observation.
Hoppe’s Celebrates 120 Years
Hoppe’s, the industry’s oldest gun-cleaning-supply brand—and still one of the top choices among enthusiasts—is celebrating its 120th anniversary this year.
Low-Profile High Powers: EAA’s Girsan MCP35 PI & Ops
The most modern take yet on one of the most widely distributed military pistols of all time proves that a classic warhorse can become a sleek new thoroughbred —one that prances with all the bells and whistles.
Editor’s Choice: Hornady 7 mm PRC
Hornady's latest cartridge, the 7 mm Precision Rifle Cartridge (PRC), drives a comparatively long, heavy-for-caliber, high-ballistic-coefficient (BC) 0.284" bullet to 3,000 f.p.s. with a 1:8" rifling twist.
The Armed Citizen® June 12, 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.
Nebraska Recognizes Constitutional Carry—But Trend Will Slow
Nebraska's recognition of Constitutional Carry is good news, bringing enrollment in the rights-recognizing club up to 27 of 50 states. But even dead voters understand the trend will slow as it approaches the perimeter of the "Blue Curtain’s" fortified defenses.
Preview: BihlerFLEX ShockStrap
As anyone who has hauled material or equipment in a pickup bed or on a trailer knows, typical tie-down straps eventually loosen under load due to stresses and vibrations, making for an unsafe condition.
New For 2023: TriStar Arms LR94
Recently, several companies have begun to offer a lever-action shotgun in .410 Bore, including TriStar Arms with its LR94.
The .30-40 Krag: History & Performance
Given the transformational jump from blackpowder to smokeless powder, the .30-40 Krag was a remarkable improvement for a first-generation smokeless cartridge.