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2023 Accessory Of The Year: Silencer Central Banish 46
American Rifleman is pleased to announce Accessory Of The Year Award goes to Silencer Central.
The Armed Citizen® May 19, 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 Department Of Experiment: Shaping The U.S. Army's Inter-War Arms & Equipment
The Infantry School's Department of Experiment existed to identify any gap between any success in the laboratory or controlled workshop and the practical reality of that same item when placed in the hands of “soldiers of average intelligence” in simulated battlefield conditions.
U.S. Woman Arrested Overseas For Traveling With Golden Gun
In late April a U.S. resident was arrested in Sydney, Australia, after flying from LAX with a 24-karat gold-plated pistol in her baggage.
Rifleman Review: Springfield Armory Ronin M1911
In recent years, Springfield Armory has expanded and refreshed its lineup of M1911 pistols, and one of the new product lines is the 1911 Ronin. Here, American Rifleman's Brian Sheetz takes a closer look at its features.
New For 2023: Rock River Arms Operator DMR Series
Rock River Arms is expanding its AR lineup to include a set of enhanced Designated Marksman Rifles under the "Operator" name.
Review: Korth Carry Special
West German Willi Korth got into the manufacturing business in 1954 and started producing revolvers a decade later. His wheelguns quickly earned a reputation for high quality—and high price tags—and, through the decades, numerous importers have brought a trickle of Korth products into this country.
Favorite Firearms: The ‘Little Twenty’ Bought By Dad
I started with BB guns at an early age, but my passion for firearms really began the day my dad bought me a 20-ga. Winchester Model 37 single-shot at a gun show in 1962.
North Carolina Handgun Sales Skyrocket
Handgun sales in North Carolina saw a dramatic increase this year, nearly 3,000 percent, which came on the heels of North Carolina’s legislature overriding the governor’s veto—a measure that removed the requirement for residents to procure a permit from their local sheriff in order to purchase a handgun.
Getting Started In ‘Long-Range’ Rimfire Competition
The limited ballistic capability of the .22 Long Rifle cartridge makes it an interesting tool for simulating centerfire-rifle shooting at extreme ranges, and several competitive leagues have sprung up around this concept. Here’s a quick primer on how to get started.
Editor’s Choice: Franchi Momentum All-Terrain Elite
Franchi gains traction in its Momentum bolt-action rifle line with the All-Terrain Elite model. Featuring a free-floated 18" barrel, flip-up iron sights and an optic rail that extends well past the receiver ring, the All-Terrain Elite is aimed squarely at the general-purpose/scout-rifle/truck-gun crowd.
The Armed Citizen® May 15, 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.
First-Time Gun Owners More Diverse, Younger, Study Says
The face of gun ownership is changing fast, a welcome trend that accelerated significantly when millions of first-time gun owners joined the ranks during the pandemic and widespread violence.
Product Preview: Hornady Security Ammo Cabinet
The Ammo Cabinet from Hornady Security is a great option to both organize and secure your ammunition stash from unauthorized access.
3 Unique AR-15 Lower Receivers
Here's a closer look at receivers and accessories for America’s Rifle that accommodate folding stocks, helps cut costs or improves downrange accuracy.
Product Preview: Apertures ‘N’ More Rear Sight Replacement Parts
When individual parts from complex rear-sight assemblies go missing, they can be hard to replace because of proprietary features such as thread specifications.
New For 2023: CZ Scorpion 3+ Carbine
CZ first offered its Scorpion 3+ in a pistol version in 2022. Now, this year, the Scorpion 3+ is now available in carbine form.
2023 Optic Of The Year: Sightmark Wraith 4K Mini
Once priced well beyond the means of the average gun enthusiast, technology has now progressed to the point that highly effective night-vision devices (NVD) no longer need to be prohibitively expensive, as evidenced by the Wraith 4K Mini from Sightmark.
The Armed Citizen® May 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.
Gun Of The Week: CZ-USA 600 Trail
Watch American Rifleman staff on the range this week with the CZ 600 Trail rifle, an ultra-modern, bolt-action repeater from CZ-USA that is designed to be compact, rugged and ready for adventure.