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The Armed Citizen® Feb. 7, 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.
The Model of 1941 Johnson Light Machine Gun
Overshadowed by the Browning Automatic Rifle, Melvin Johnson’s Model of 1941 Light Machine Gun served elite Marine Parachutists and the Army’s Special Service Force with distinction during some of the toughest fighting of World War II.
Preview: Caldwell Portable Range Kit
Pairing Caldwell’s Portable Target Stand with one of the company’s AR500 8" Caldwell C targets, the Portable Range Kit is an economical and easy-to-set-up way to add the auditory and visual feedback offered by steel to your outdoor range.
First Look: Elite Survival Systems Avenger GunPack
The Avenger GunPack from Elite Survival Systems is designed to be carried in multiple ways while providing an easy-to-access, off-body storage solution for your concealed-carry handgun.
Smith & Wesson: A Classic Name In American Firearms
First started in 1852, the company founded by partners Horace Smith and Daniel B. Wesson has a storied place in American firearm history and is still one of the premier American firearm manufacturers today.
Review: A Remington Model 1917 From Royal Tiger Imports
Among the many arms imported into the U.S. recently by Royal Tiger Import is one of the least-appreciated service rifles in U.S. history, the Model 1917. Here, we take a closer look at one of these Model 1917 rifles, along with a brief look at the platform's history.
The Armed Citizen® Feb. 4, 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.
New For 2022: Pietta GWII Posse II Revolver
The all-new Posse II single-action revolver from Pietta is built with a short, octagonal barrel, case-hardened frame and a bright brass trigger guard.
NRA Gun of the Week: Henry Big Boy Color Case Hardened Side Gate
On this week’s “Gun of the Week” video preview, American Rifleman staff examines a lever-action repeater from Henry Repeating Arms featuring a color-case-hardened steel frame, a side loading gate and removable magazine tube.
Rifleman Q&A: Types of Rifling
From the May 2005 issue of American Rifleman, John Treakle answers an NRA member's question regarding rifling types.
Favorite Firearms: A First Firearm From Western Auto
I grew up in the Schuylkill County area of Pennsylvania. It was a rural and predominantly poor area. My father was a hardworking coal miner, with not a lot of extra money on hand as he was raising a family of five. Despite that, I did receive a Daisy pellet rifle for Christmas at an early age.
Remington Cutlery Relaunches
Remington has announced that its line of cutlery has been reintroduced, and will soon be available for purchase in-store or on the company's website.
12 Popular Micro Nines For Concealed Carry
Join B. Gil Horman as he goes over some of the best and latest 'Micro Nine' handguns, which are designed specifically with self defense and concealed carry in mind.
Preview: TandemKross Game Changer PRO Squared
TandemKross recently introduced a revamped version of its Game Changer PRO—the Game Changer PRO Squared—a stainless-steel rimfire pistol compensator with a more angular, less rounded appearance than its predecessor.
The APX: Beretta's 21st Century Service Sidearm
Originally conceived and designed to the requirements of the U.S. Army's Modular Handgun System competition, the Beretta APX line is now a popular striker fired, polymer-framed pistol design on the civilian market.
Rifleman Review: Taurus G3
Watch this American Rifleman Television segment of "Rifleman Review" from 2020 to learn more about the Taurus G3 pistol in 9 mm Luger.
This Old Gun: Poly Technologies M-14/S
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then a lot of firearm flattery has emanated from the People’s Republic of China. While developing some of its own unique firearm designs, the country is also known for making copies of everything from C96 Mauser “Broomhandle” pistols to Thompson submachine guns.
Preview: FAB Defense GL-CORE M Stock
The GL-CORE M from FAB Defense is a telescoping polymer buttstock that can accept and store a spare AR-15 magazine, much like the previous FAB Defense GL-Mag stock.
SAAMI Certifies First Composite Cased Round
True Velocities' 6.8 mm TVC composite cartridge, developed for the U.S. Army's NGSW Program, has been approved by the SAAMI board and will soon be amiable for commercial sales.
The Timeless Winchester Model 54
Born out of post-World War I demand for bolt-action sporting rifles, Winchester’s Model 54 proved to be a successful marketplace competitor—one that still performs well.