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Gun Of The Week: Marlin 1895 Trapper
This week, on the range, American Rifleman staff had a chance to shoot Marlin's new 1895 Trapper, a short, handy version of the company's longer SBL model, and like the first of the Ruger-made Marlins, this one performed admirably on the range.
Preview: 44th Edition Blue Book Of Gun Values
Blue Book Publications has announced the release of its 44th edition, providing readers and subscribers with more than 2,500 pages of updated firearm values.
Charter Arms .44 S&W Spl. Bulldog: The 'Wrong' Revolver For The Right Reasons
This old-school, snub-nose revolver may not be in trending style today, but it sure is comfortable to carry and still packs a punch.
MidwayUSA Foundation Supports Youth Shooting Programs With $4.6 Million
There are approximately 2,800 youth shooting teams and nearly 80 youth shooting sports organizations with a MidwayUSA Foundation endowment. Each are eligible to receive a five-percent cash grant each year.
Inside Silencer Central
Silencer Central has become one of the nation's preeminent retailers of suppressors, and thanks to founder Brandon Maddox's experience in the pharmaceutical world, it's also developed a novel buying process that allows for suppressors to be shipped right to a customer's door.
New For 2023: Zenith Firearms ZF-5
Zenith Firearms used to import roller-delayed blowback firearms, but now, the company is producing its ZF-5 pistol-caliber platform right here in the USA.
Rifleman Report: Enlightenment Through Discovery
Discovery is an inherently thrilling experience—after all, coming into contact with what you don’t already know is certain to stimulate the mind and excite the senses.
Rifleman Q&A: Why So Light With The M1 Carbine?
I know the M1 carbine was issued in large numbers during World War II but that it was considered to be under-powered. It seems our military would have been better served by a firearm of this type that had better performance. Why wasn’t this done?
Editor’s Choice: Colt CBX
COLT has entered an entirely new category with its CBX—a bolt-action precision rifle that, thanks to the Colt/CZ Group partnership, shares bolt geometry with the CZ Model 600.
2023 NRA Board Election Results
The National Rifle Association is pleased to announce the preliminary results of the 2023 Board of Directors election.
A Conquistador’s Cannon Unearthed
Certainly the oldest firearm ever found in the continental United States, and possibly the oldest-known firearm produced in the New World, a rampart gun recently discovered in Arizona is one of six associated with Francisco Vázquez de Coronado’s famous search for the “Seven Cities of Gold.”
Mauser 125th Anniversary Commemorative Rifle
It is one of the world’s most recognized designs, and it remains the basis for some bolt-action rifles even today.
The Armed Citizen® April 3, 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.
New-Cartridge Trend Shows No Signs Of Slowing Down
The pace of new cartridge introductions from major manufacturers has increased dramatically in the past five years, and the trend shows little signs of slowing.
Product Preview: JMac Customs HUB Extended Blast Shield
The JMac Customs HUB Extended Blast Shield (EBS) is designed to reduce the concussion of muzzle devices by redirecting the blast forward through its 4" long tube.
In Memoriam: Charles E. Petty, Jr.
Longtime American Rifleman contributor Charles Emory Petty, Jr., passed away on Nov. 30, 2022. He was 83 years old.
Cold War Combatants: 5.45x39 mm vs. 5.56 NATO
Of the two prime combatants of the Cold War, the Soviet Union and United States, each armed their infantry troops with two unique but similar cartridges. Here's how they compared to each other.
Product Preview: OTTO Engineering NoizeBarrier Micro
Proudly made in America and powered by a rechargeable battery system, the NoizeBarrier Micro from OTTO is an inside-the-ear protection system capable of providing up to 40 dBs of impulse noise protection.
New For 2023: Rock Island Armory LI380
Rock Island Armory expanded its concealed-carry handgun lineup in 2023 with its LI380, a double-action, compact pistol chambered for the .380 ACP cartridge.
Gun Of The Week: Walther PDP F-Series
Watch American Rifleman staff on the range in this week's feature video with the Walther PDP F-Series, a unique, duty-grade handgun designed specifically to fit a woman's hand. It turns out, though, that it fits some men's hands well, too.