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2023 Southern Vermont Primitive Biathlon
You won’t be seeing any exotic bolt-actions chambered in .22 LR winning Olympic gold if you attend the Southern Vermont Primitive Biathlon and Winter Shoot, which takes place February 11-12 at Skinner Hollow Farm in Manchester, Vt.
Favorite Firearms: A Sentimental Colt Single Action Army
My favorite firearm is a .45-cal. Colt Single Action Army that I purchased new in 1980. The old Colt exudes Western adventure, both real and imagined.
Review: ATN ThOR LT 320 3-6X
Whether it be in smartphones or sport optics, the natural evolution of technology follows a path that usually results in lighter, less-expensive options eventually being made available to the consumer. Optic company ATN has been aggressively working to mitigate this shortcoming, and its ThOR LT 320 3-6X demonstrates its progress.
Preview: BulletSafe VP3
Far less cumbersome than traditional plate carriers laden with ceramic plates, the Vital Protection 3 (VP3) is a soft-armor bulletproof vest from BulletSafe that can be painlessly donned and doffed in only seconds.
Remington Recalls Premier AccuTip Slug Ammunition
Remington Ammunition has determined that some boxes of Remington Premier AccuTip Slugs may contain shells loaded with an incorrect propellant. Owners of the ammunition should not use them until they check to determine those they have on hand are not part of the limited number included in this safety recall.
New For 2023: Benelli Super Black Eagle BE.S.T. 28 Gauge
Benelli announced the expansion of its highly prized third-iteration of the Super Black Eagle shotgun line to include 28 gauge and its durable BE.S.T. finish.
'Limited Standard': The M1919A6 Machine Gun
The U.S. M1919A6 machine gun was a modification of the M1919A4 intended to give a single trooper comparable firepower in a lighter-weight package. It was a compromise gun, and like many such designs, it could not do everything well.
Preview: Osprey Compact 3-9X 42 mm
True to its name, the Compact 3-9X 42 mm riflescope from Osprey Global measures 3" shorter than most scopes on the market of similar magnification range and objective diameter.
New For 2023: Savage Arms 110 Carbon Predator
Announced at the 2023 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, Nev., the new 110 Carbon Predator builds upon a legendary design with noteworthy components that make for a lightweight and fully capable hunting rifle.
New For 2023: KelTec KSG410
That’s right, KelTec has unveiled its latest iteration of its innovative KSG-series shotgun for 2023 with an exciting and light-recoiling chambering option for home defenders nationwide: .410 bore.
The Armed Citizen® Jan. 23, 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.
All Choked Up: The Screw-In Solution
Once considered a gimmick, interchangeable chokes have revolutionized the art of shotgunning.
New For 2023: Rock River Arms Ascendant Series AR-15s
Designed primarily for hunting use, Rock River Arms' Ascendant series comes with every upgrade needed for a field-ready rifle, including a riflescope.
New For 2023: Uberti 1866 Yellowboy Deluxe
Uberti USA is keeping the past alive in a visually stunning way, with its 1866 Yellowboy Deluxe lever-action rifle.
Prep Time: A Challenging, Low Round-Count Accuracy Drill
With fours string of fire and a need for only 10 rounds during an exercise, the Prep Time drill is a useful practice that can help develop and maintain handgun motor skills without taking a lot of time or money to execute.
New For 2023: Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol
The world’s oldest gunmaker, Beretta, announced a compact and duty-ready defensive shotgun for the 2023 tactical shotgun market, a design that builds upon the brand’s proven A300 scattergun.
New For 2023: IWI US Carmel
IWI US has announced it will be offering its highly coveted Carmel rifle in a semi-automatic format for the U.S. consumer market.
Rifleman Q&A: M43 Replacement Sight Elevator
Where can I find a rear sight and elevation ramp for a Model 43 Winchester? Or will a buckhorn style for a Model 94 work?
The Armed Citizen® Jan. 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: Browning X-Bolt Target Max
Browning has optimized its X-Bolt for 2023 and long-range target shooting with the new X-Bolt Target Max. With all the right upgrades for top-tier performance, this latest X-Bolt iteration is ideally suited for competitive shooting right out of the box.