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NRA Publications 20th Anniversary Golden Bullseye Awards
NRA Publications has announced the winners of the 2022 Golden Bullseye Awards naming the top products voted on by the staff of four of NRA Publications’ award-winning brands in up to seven different categories.
Review: SDS Imports 1911 A1 US Army
The word “classic,” when applied to pistols, often brings to mind the iconic M1911A1, a gun that nearly all enthusiasts would love to have in their collection.
Preview: Liberty Coasters 'Spirit of Freedom' Pack
Featuring 18 coasters packaged inside a custom gift box, the Liberty Coasters “Spirit of Freedom” pack features three original, double-sided designs that showcase some of the iconic animals associated with American liberty.
The Armed Citizen® Dec. 20, 2021
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: Savage Arms Stance Micro-Compact Handgun Line
Savage Arms announced the new Stance micro-compact handgun line in 9 mm, made specifically for self defense and concealed carry, which is offered with several customizable features.
Ruger Reintroduces Marlin 1895 SBL Lever-Action Rifle
Ruger-made Marlin lever-action rifles are back with a bang, as the company announced the launch of its all-new Model 1895 SBL.
Preview: Swagger Bipods SFR10 QD
Quite a departure stylistically from the large, boxy housings of its Hunter Series models, the new SFR10 QD from Swagger Bipods nonetheless retains a similar flex-leg design that greatly enhances the user’s ability to track a target’s movement without the need to reposition the rifle.
Rifleman Q&A: Custom M1903 Carbine?
From the archives of American Rifleman, after spotting an unusual gun in a World War II-era photograph one NRA member writes the editors with questions about the U.S. military's use of cut-down M1903 Springfield rifles.
Forgotten U.S. Infantry Rifles Of World War I
While the M1903 and M1917 service rifles were the main rifles used by the United States, four other rifles were utilized during World War I in roles that are largely forgotten today, as explored by Jon Krisko.
Scorpion EVO S3: CZ's Modern Pistol-Caliber Carbine
Building off the legacy of the Skorpion pistols made by CZ during the Cold War era, the CZ Scorpion EVO S3 is a compact large format handgun chambered in 9 mm that offers light weight and plenty of customization.
The Armed Citizen® Dec. 17, 2021
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: Wilkinson Arms Linda 9 mm Carbine
For this week’s “Gun of the Week” preview, American Rifleman staff examine a pistol-caliber carbine from Wilkinson Arms.
2021 Shotgun of the Year: Rock Island Armory VRBP-100
Of the myriad rifles introduced and tested by your American Rifleman, Rock Island Armory (RIA) and its VRBP-100 shotgun earn the top honor for 2021 as Shotgun of the Year.
Federal Offers Monthly Subscription For Online Ammunition Purchases
Federal Ammunition has announced a new subscription program in which consumers can receive five boxes of ammunition delivered to their doorstep every month.
ATF To Launch New Electronic Form 4
In December 2021, the ATF announced it would move to an electronic filing system designed to speed up transfer approval of NFA items.
Favorite Firearms: The General’s Beretta
Every time I pick it up, I think of my dad, his service to our country and the critical role firearms play in securing our freedoms.
Century Arms Draco: A Popular AK Pistol Made Stateside
Based off the full-size Kalashnikov rifles, the Century Arms Draco pistol is a popular large-format pistol that is offered in both 9 mm and 7.62x39 mm.
Rifleman Review: Colt King Cobra
Watch this American Rifleman Television segment of "Rifleman Review" from 2020 to learn more about the Colt King Cobra in .357 Mag.
The Art of Gold Damascening
What, never heard of it? Rarer and more expensive than engraving, some of the world’s most beautiful guns are gold damascened. These exquisite arms were adorned for the very rich, kings, presidents and even dictators. How was it done and by whom?
U.S. Army Awards Winchester $13 Million Contract
The U.S. Army recently awarded Winchester, the largest manufacturer of small-caliber ammunition for the U.S. military, with a $13 million contract for the development of manufacturing processes for the 7.62 mm NATO cartridge.