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Cartridge Production Up 40 Percent At Vista
President of Vista Outdoor Ammunition Brands Jason Vanderbrink said Federal, Speer and CCI factories are now producing 40 percent more cartridges than it did before the shortage.
Underappreciated: Benelli’s Convertible M3 Shotgun
Despite a versatile hybrid design that allows it to operate as a pump-action or as a semi-automatic with a flick of the wrist, Benelli’s convertible M3 has yet to receive its due in the American market
The Armed Citizen® Nov. 8, 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.
Preview: HEVI-Shot HEVI-XII
HEVI-Shot's HEVI-XII, a high-density tungsten shotshell load with increased performance over steel shot, is now available in 12, 20 and 28 gauges.
Weatherby Mark V: History & Disassembly
The Weatherby Mark V represented a new direction for the company in 1954. While earlier Weatherbys had been built on outsourced actions, Weatherby now had its own proprietary design.
The AR-556: Ruger's Dependable MSR
Launched in 2014, the AR-556 rifle line continues to be a popular offering from Ruger, and is still a top-seller among other Modern Sporting Rifles.
5 Tips For Better Handloads
Although people get into handloading for many different reasons, the most common one is to save money. Here are five recommendations on how to save when developing loads.
NRA Gun of the Week: EAA Girsan MC28 SA-TV
On this week’s “Gun of the Week” video preview, American Rifleman staff editors take a look at the optic-included Girsan MC28 imported by European American Armory.
The Armed Citizen® Nov. 5, 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 2021: Springfield Armory Emissary 1911 in 9 mm
Springfield Armory added a 9 mm model to its Emissary 1911 lineup, as well as a shortened 4.25" model chambered for .45 ACP.
Colt Recalls Limited Number of MSRs
Colt Manufacturing recently discovered a potential safety issue with some of its rifles, and has initiated a recall on a limited number of modern sporting rifles produced since March 5, 2021.
The CZ 75 D PCR Compact
The CZ 75 has been a favorite handgun from the Czech Republic based company for the past five decades, and the CZ 75 D PCR Compact has proven to be one of the most popular versions.
ARTV: Making Smith & Wesson Revolvers
Watch this American Rifleman Television feature segment from 2019 to learn more about the about Smith & Wessons revolvers, and how they are made.
Henry Donates Rifles For Girl Battling Congenital Heart Defects
Henry Repeating Arms is donating a series of 65 custom rifles to raise funds for the family of 11-year-old Sami Bernadzikowski of Elkridge, Md., who is battling multiple congenital heart defects (CHD).
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Team USA Goes For Gold
At the beginning of the 20th century, a rapidly growing National Rifle Association played a significant role in giving U.S. shooters the guns, gear, training and facilities needed to best the world’s most talented marksmen.
The Armed Citizen® Nov. 1, 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.
Preview: DryFireMag Training Magazine
Eliminate manual trigger resetting during your dry-fire routine with a replacement magazine by DryFireMag.
Winchester Super-X Turns 100
Since 1921, Winchester’s Super-X brand has provided hunters and sport shooters with dedicated, dependable loads for rifles and shotguns. To commemorate its centenary, Winchester is offering seven cartridge options packaged in retro-style boxes.
Rifleman Q&A: Sporterized Springfield Musket?
Q: This firearm came from a vendor that said it was picked up off of a battlefield in North Carolina. The wooden stock and the metal look very old. A small “US” is stamped on top of the buttplate.
Rangemaster Shotgun Training With The Benelli M4
Of all the options for home-defense arms, the shotgun has long been a staple for such scenarios, as explored here with Benelli's semi-automatic, 12-ga. M4 shotgun set up according to the teachings of Tom Givens of Rangemaster Firearms Training.