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MidwayUSA Donates Warehouse, Land to NRA Foundation
Larry and Brenda Potterfield of MidwayUSA donated a warehouse and nearly nine acres of land to The NRA Foundation in an effort to provide further support to the shooting sports.
The Two Sams: Walker & Colt
After Sam Colt's bankruptcy following the production of his initial Paterson revolvers, the design caught the attention of a Texas Ranger by the name of Sam Walker. The discussions between the two would see the birth of the largest handgun in the world at the time: the Colt Walker.
NRA Benefactor Michael Fuljenz Wins Prestigious Book of the Year Award
Named 2022 Best Investment Book of the Year, the reference work written by Dr. Michael Fuljenz, president of Universal Coin & Bullion, is about historic 19th-century U.S. gold coins.
Montana Rifle Company Returning In 2023?
The company's Model 1999 receiver, with its Mauser-style controlled-round-feed system of operation, laid the firm’s foundation solidly on performance, timeless function and looks to match. After closing its doors in early 2020, it appears the manufacturer is on the verge of making a comeback.
Review: Lone Wolf Arms LTD19 V1
Lone Wolf stepped into the factory-completed handgun market in 2021 by bringing its in-house components together to launch the Lightweight Tactical Defense (LTD) 19 pistol. Sold and distributed through the company’s Lone Wolf Arms division, these compact-size pistols have a Glock G19 footprint that is compatible with many of the same holsters.
Sightron Offers Instant Holiday Rebate On Select Riflescopes
Just in time for the 2022 holiday shopping season, Sightron offers instant rebates on some of its popular S-TAC riflescopes.
New For 2022: Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro FDE
Springfield Armory expanded its Hellcat literally to develop the Hellcat Pro, and this capacious variant of the company's dedicated micro-compact is now available with a flat dark earth finish.
New For 2022: Silencer Central Banish Backcountry
Designed for the ounce-conscious hunter, the latest addition to the Silencer Central Banish lineup of suppressors is the Backcountry.
The Rifleman Report: Self-Reliance
For the entirety of this nation’s existence, Americans have depended upon firearms to ensure our survival.
Preview: Viridian GDO 25
During bright, daylight hours, the human eye can distinguish the color green far more easily than red. Viridian has been putting this fact to good use for many years in its line of firearm-mounted laser sights, and the company is now extending that advantage to its series of unmagnified “red-dot” optics, as well.
The Armed Citizen® Oct. 31, 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: MagnetoSpeed RifleKühl
The Riflekühl from MagnetoSpeed is a battery-powered barrel cooler that forces ambient air through the device and down the bore of your rifle to greatly decrease cooling times.
Riflescope Ready: Sighting-In A Hunting Rifle
Properly sighting-in a rifle before embarking on a big-game hunt is as fundamentally important as buying a license. If you forget or choose to ignore the process, you simply deserve to miss.
The UD M.’42: America’s Clandestine Submachine Gun
While the Thompson and the M3 “grease gun” served with great acclaim during World War II, a lesser-known design saw service across the world in the hands of the OSS and SOE.
The Interarms G33/50: A Shootable Swedish Cavalry Carbine
Chambered for the light recoiling and readily available 6.5 mm Swedish cartridge, and with fine build and finish quality, The InterArms Co. G33/50 carbine is an excellent choice for collectors who want a bolt-action surplus rifle to shoot.
SAAMI Muzzle Thread Specs Will Promote Safety, Reduce Frustrations
The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Institute (SAAMI) published new standards that will improve safety and reduce owner frustration while improving performance of muzzle devices.
The Armed Citizen® Oct. 28, 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.
NRA Gun Of The Week: Savage Arms Stance
Watch American Rifleman staff on the NRA Tech Range with a concealed-carry gun from Savage Arms that is chambered for 9 mm Luger and loaded with special features.
Rifleman Q&A: 'U.S.-Parts Count’ Explained
I was looking at a foreign semi-automatic rifle at a gun show recently and overheard some people nearby talking about a “U.S.-parts count.” What does this have to do with an imported rifle, and why is it a concern?
Review: Primary Arms GLx 2x Prism Scope
With an illuminated, etched ACSS reticle, multiple caliber calibrations, the ability to use existing ACOG-style aftermarket mounts and an economical price point, the Primary Arms GLx 2x is a capable prism scope option for a wide range of modern sporting rifles.