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Gunsite Academy Honors Wiley Clapp With Training Room Re-Name
A recent celebration at Gunsite Academy recognized American Rifleman Field Editor Wiley Clapp for his many accomplishments in the firearm industry.
The .270 Winchester Short Magnum: History & Performance
Based off the earlier magnum cartridges like the .375 H&H Mag., Winchester developed a shortened magnum load for short-action rifles and introduced it in 2001 as the .270 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM).
New For 2022: Vudoo Gun Works Möbius M1911
Vudoo Gun Works has unveiled a new handgun to its lineup for 2022, with the release of the Möbius M1911 in either 9 mm Luger or .45 ACP.
Preview: XS Sights DXW2 Revolver Night Sights
Target-acquisition times with your favorite Ruger or Smith & Wesson revolver can be decreased by upgrading to a set of DXW2 night sights from XS Sights.
Operation Market Garden: 101st Airborne
Watch this segment of American Rifleman Television to learn more about the 101st Airborne Division troops who partook in Operation Market Garden and the firearms they used.
Noveske Rifleworks: Extreme-Duty ARs & More
From his garage beginnings to becoming a U.S. military supplier, the late John Noveske established a foundation for his namesake company to grow on, leading the prominent maker of semi-automatic carbines and aftermarket parts into the future.
New For 2022: Ruger Custom Shop Precision Rifle
Ruger has announced a new addition to its Custom Shop line for 2022 with the release of a new version of the Ruger Precision Rifle chambered in 6.5 mm Creedmoor.
Federal Ammunition 100-Year Celebration Sweepstakes Winner Announced
Federal Ammunition announced the winner of its 100-year anniversary celebration sweepstakes, who received more than 28,000 round of practice and training ammunition.
The Rifleman Report: American Tradition
The firearm industry has been a part of America since its founding, and while many companies have come and gone, a few have been on the scene for a century or longer.
Review: Winchester SX4 Left Hand Waterfowl Hunter
Winchester Repeating Arms added the Super X semi-automatic shotgun to its catalog back in 1974—a design that is now in its fourth generation—but it wasn’t until 2022 that the company produced a version that ejected to the left for use by the approximately 10 percent of the shooting public that is left-handed.
Remington Hosts Inaugural Shoot To Cure Fundraiser
The Remington Gun Club hosted the inaugural Shoot to Cure charitable fundraiser, a sporting clays event in support of the Arkansas Children's Foundation, on Friday, September 23, in Lonoke, Ark.
Preview: Streamlight BearTrap
The BearTrap from Streamlight is a rechargeable work light with a unique design that allows it to be used hands-free almost anywhere.
This Old Gun: Model 1907 Savage Automatic
Following many European militaries’ trend toward the adoption of semi-automatic pistols, in 1907, the United States Army held a series of trials with the aim of selecting a self-loader for its own forces.
The Armed Citizen® Oct. 3, 2022
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: Black Ops | The Life Of A CIA Shadow Warrior
After finding himself in the middle of a firefight at the age of seven, Enrique “Ric” Prado and his middle-class family fled the horrors of the Cuban Revolution with the hope of finding a better life in America.
Springfield Armory’s XD 45: The Wiley Clapp Review
Springfield’s 13-plus-one .45 ACP XD may prove to be the most popular offering in the company’s evolutionary polymer pistol line.
Federal's Big Celebration Between Friends
This summer, Federal Ammunition celebrated its 100th anniversary. John Zent, editor emeritus, had a chance to connect with two long-time employees and talk about their part of the journey.
Review: Taurus G3X Hybrid
Combining the compact slide of the G3c with the capacity of the G3, the Taurus G3X Hybrid offers the grip feel of a full-size gun blended with a subcompact slide-and-barrel assembly.
Rifleman Q&A: M1911 Cartridge Catcher
Q: I came across this photo of an M1911 pistol fitted with some sort of metal cage, presumably to catch the fired cartridge cases. Can you shed any light on this item?
The Armed Citizen® Sept. 30, 2022
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.