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Will The Real Russian SKS Please Stand Up?
During the Vietnam War, many SKS carbines were recorded as being “Russian” in origin, but recent research by archivists and collectors has proven that licensed copies of the SKS from other countries were also brought into North Vietnam.
The Armed Citizen® Dec. 30, 2024
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
Where Sears Got Its Guns
The history of what was later to become the Meriden Fire Arms Co. is actually the story of Andrew Fyrberg & Co. of Worcester, Mass. The association of this firm with Sears, Roebuck & Co. formed the basis of what became a giant in the American sporting firearms industry.
Preview: Real Avid Blades Rav-5
From the firearm toolmaker Real Avid comes a sharp new subset within the company portfolio, the Rav series of liner-lock knives.
Review: Walther Arms PD380
Chambered for the easy-to-shoot .380 ACP cartridge, Walther's compact PD380 comes as a redesigned PK380 of which has been optimized for performance and duty use.
Preview: Nebo Bat Light 1500
The baton-shaped Bat Light 1500 from Nebo is a tactical flashlight that, in a pinch, can serve as a self-defense tool in and of itself.
Gun Of The Week: Davidson’s Exclusive Beretta 92XI SAO Corsa & Gara
Welcome to another American Rifleman "Gun Of The Week" video! We’re on the range today with a unique Beretta handgun that has been tuned specifically for competition use.
The Armed Citizen® Dec. 27, 2024
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
The "Privy" Musket: Uncovering The Story Behind A Forgotten Model 1816 Flintlock
On the grounds of the present-day Alexandria, Va., courthouse, an interesting Model 1816 contract musket produced by Marine Wickham was found, muzzle-down, in an abandoned privy during archaeological studies prior to the city's expansion and renovations during the mid- to late-20th century.
Silencer Central Applauds Suppressor Endorsement From Medical Professionals
Silencer Central, the nation’s leader in suppressor promotion and sales, applauds the recently announced official position on suppressors from the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS/F).
I Have This Old Gun: French Resistance No. 4 Lee-Enfields
Among all of the No. 4 rifles made throughout World War II, this relatively small batch of guns has a unique history that bears witness to some of the bravest fighters of the war: the French resistance.
New For 2025: Taurus 650
For 2025, Taurus re-introduced its "hammerless" revolver design with the 650, which provides double-action-only operation and a shrouded hammer for a seamless, snag-free profile.
I Have This Old Gun: Norinco Model 320
The Uzi submachine gun is one of the most iconic and recognizable firearms of the 20th century. As a highly successful design with more than 10 million produced to date, it has spawned numerous copies, licensed and otherwise, and has been manufactured everywhere from Belgium to southeast Asia.
Henry Repeating Arms Donates To First Responders Children’s Foundation
Henry Repeating Arms recently donated another $25,000 to the First Responders Children’s Foundation at a celebratory National First Responders Day event in New York City’s Times Square.
Review: Cimarron Cavalry Model Henry Nettleton
While the Colt Single Action Army (SAA), which celebrated its 150th birthday in 2023, is still being made by the company that first brought it into existence, the popularity of the design and its connection with martial and frontier history has created a vibrant market for derivatives, many of which are produced in Italy.
The Armed Citizen® Dec. 23, 2024
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
More Firearm Enthusiasts Shopping Online This Holiday Season, Retailers Say
The trend has been growing for years, but accelerated dramatically with pandemic-enforced social-distancing protocols. For those of us who still prefer to walk the aisles of an FFL and hold a conversation with knowledgeable staff, the extra room to breathe in a store during the holiday season is a welcome change.
Preview: Frankford Arsenal Wet/Dry Media Separator
Anyone who cleans brass knows how much of a mess it can be to separate brass from walnut shells or stainless-steel pins.
Review: Tikka T3x RoughTech Superlite
Tikka released the RoughTech Superlite model at nearly a pound lighter at 5.88 lbs versus the 6.6 lbs. of the standard T3x Lite model.