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This Old Gun: J.P. Sauer & Sohn Model 1913
J.P. Sauer & Sohn of Suhl is the oldest firearm manufacturer in Germany, having been founded in 1751, has produced all manner of firearms, including self-loading pistols such as the Selbstlade-Pistole Modell 1913.
The Armed Citizen® Oct. 29, 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: Mossberg Maverick 88
Watch this week's "Gun of the Week" video preview with the all-purpose Maverick 88 shotgun from Mossberg.
Henry Repeating Arms Expands with New Wisconsin Facility
Henry Repeating Arms is expands, with the acquisition of an 84,000-square-foot building on 13.5 acres in Ladysmith, Wis.
Loading Bench: 6 mm Remington
The 6 mm Remington has been a big part of John Haviland's life for almost half a century. Here's where it came from and what it can do.
Federal Premium: Doing More For The American Shooter
Jason Vanderbrink, president of Federal Premium and Remington Ammunition brands, takes a few minutes to address common question and the increase in his company's ammunition output.
Springfield Armory 1911 EMP: A Compact, Classic Design
Springfield Armory's 1911 EMP (Enhanced Micro Pistol) line feature a compact design ideal for concealed carry without abandoning the features that have endeared John Moses Brownings’ design to generations.
Rifleman Review: EAA Girsan MC312 Shotgun
Watch this American Rifleman Television segment of "Rifleman Review" from 2019 to learn more about the EAA Girsan MC312 shotgun.
How To Mount A Precision Riflescope
Mounting a scope on a rifle for precision shooting can be a difficult and frustrating endeavor when doing it yourself. Here, we look at some tips on how to best accomplish precision scope mounting for rifles.
Big Horn Armory Announces Expansion
Big Horn Armory is hiring more employees, obtaining a new and larger building, purchasing additional machinery and doubling suppliers.
Springfield Armory SA-35 High Power: Classic, Modern, American
It’s been several years since the venerable Browning Hi Power was imported by its original European manufacturer. Now the classic is being made by Springfield Armory right here in the United States—at a surprisingly reasonable price.
The Armed Citizen® Oct. 25, 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.
Review: Mossberg 590S Shockwave
This most recent version of the Mossberg 590 reliably feeds 1¾" mini shells for reduced levels of felt recoil and an increased on-board shell capacity.
Review: Mossberg Optics-Ready MC2sc 9 mm Pistol
This well thought out, trimmed down, new striker-fired 9 mm Mossberg handgun with a red-dot optic is an ideal daily carry option.
Preview: Winnerwell Fastfold Titanium Camping Stove
Winnerwell, in partnership with Dwell Outdoors LLC for U.S. distribution, has upgraded its line of stainless steel tent stoves to include a design that is lightweight with increased durability provided by the company’s use of titanium.
Rifleman Q&A: Shotgun Proofmarks?
Read this 'Questions & Answers' column from the American Rifleman archives to learn about Belgian shotguns and their proofmarks.
The MSR-15 Valkyrie: Savage's .224 Valkyrie Powerhouse
Not many modern sporting rifles were chambered for the .224 Valkyrie cartridge when it was officially unveiled at the 2018 SHOT Show, except for the Savage MSR 15 Valkyrie.
New for 2021: FN 502 .22 LR Pistol
FN America offers the industry's first slide-mounted optics-ready .22 LR pistol in the form of its FN 502.
The Armed Citizen® Oct. 22, 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.
Smith & Wesson's Triple Lock: A Look Back
The Triple Lock was the first Smith & Wesson revolver built on what is now called the N-frame—S&W’s N-frames have defined the modern wheelgun.