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Fiocchi USA Announces New CEO
After the retirement of current Fiocchi USA CEO Anthony Acitelli, David Blenker will take over the position.
Reading A Rifle: The Story Of One Mosin-Nagant
Here's the story of one well-traveled, Mosin-Nagant rifle that had been born in one country, fought for another country and then fought for two more countries over a short span of only thirty years.
Companies Announce Spring Savings Deals
The new year, 2023, is beginning to turn a corner into the vernal equinox, and manufacturers are starting to announce their Spring sales events nationwide, so it's a great time of year to get in on the savings and out to the range.
Winchester Awarded NGSW Tracer Contract
The U.S. military has awarded a $9 million manufacturing study contract to Winchester Ammunition for the purpose of exploring tracer-ammunition production for the Army’s new 6.8 mm Common Cartridge outlined in the Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) program.
Rifleman Review: Smith & Wesson M&P12
In 2021, Smith & Wesson introduced its M&P12 bullpup shotgun, validating the concept of a compact 12-ga. shotgun with heightened capacity, thanks to dual magazine tubes running underneath the barrel.
Beretta's U22 Neos: A Legacy Gun Not Forgotten
The Beretta U22 Neos launched in 2002, and its racy looks were different, unexpected and a breath of fresh air in a market dominated by clones and lookalikes of .22 LR repeaters. It’s a shame the millions of first-time gun owners that purchased in the last few years will never experience the U22 Neos as an original owner. They can, however, still find them on the used market.
Product Preview: TriggerTech AR Safety
Although primarily revered for its superb drop-in bolt-action and AR-platform triggers, TriggerTech also offers a safety selector upgrade for AR-15 rifles that incorporates a number of convenient features.
Review: Savage Model 110 PCS
Sometimes a long-barreled firearm is called for when the shooter wishes to squeeze every little bit of ballistic performance out of a cartridge.
SAAMI Accepts And Standardizes 360 Buckhammer
Remington Ammunition announced that the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI) has accepted the 360 Buckhammer rimmed-rifle cartridge.
Product Preview: LaCrosse Lodestar 400G
The Lodestar 400G from LaCrosse Footwear combines nubuck leather uppers and Gore-Tex waterproof liners with Thinsulate Ultra insulation to create a hiking boot that remains durable and comfortable.
Inside The Fiocchi Mystique
A recent trip to Italy as a guest of Fiocchi afforded me an inside look at where and, more importantly, how Fiocchi ammunition is made. As our small cadre of gun writers entered the hallways leading to the boardroom in the company’s headquarters in Lecco...
The Armed Citizen® Feb. 20, 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: Full Forge Gear Hurricane
With a storage capacity of roughly 1,850 cubic inches, the lightweight but durable Hurricane is an economical pack that is equally suited for either a trip to the range or a morning hiking the trails.
Shotgunning 101: The Perfect Gun Mount
When it comes to hitting birds or breaking clays, it all starts with a proper gun mount. Follow this advice and practice these drills, and you’ll see better results on the range or in the field.
8 Smallest Handguns You Can Own
If the need for something little is a high priority, then take a look at these petite pistols.
The 'Made In America' Industry Trend In 2023
The number of international companies that produce firearms or related gear that are opening factories or expanding in the United States has accelerated in recent years. There’s no doubt stateside demand is the primary motivation, along with the advantages of streamlined shipping and the American enthusiasts’ preference for “Made in U.S.A.” labels.
Rifleman Q&A: St. Louis Arms Co. Shotgun
I have had a hammer shotgun in the closet for many years, 40 or more. Recently, I installed a new stock to replace the broken stock, polished the barrels and brought the Damascus back to life along with new springs for the lever and hammers. The original stock was highly figured English walnut. Can you tell me more about it?
The Armed Citizen® Feb. 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.
Rifleman Review: Taurus G3X
Taurus USA's G3x combines the frame of the company's full-size G3 with the slide and barrel from the compact G3c. The result is a handgun that can be shot easily and carried comfortably.
The .243 Winchester: History & Performance
Based on the .308 Win. cartridge of the post-World War II era, a 6 mm cartridge emerged shortly thereafter and has become one of America's favorite hunting rounds. The .243 Win. provides today's hunter and long-range shooter with versatility that is tough to beat.