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This Old Gun: Swedish M/41B Sniper Rifle
Beginning in 1867, the Swedish military started fielding versions of the single-shot Remington Rolling Block rifle and carbine. In 1887, rifles—originally chambered in 12.7x42 mm R—were converted to the more modern, smallbore 8x58 mm R cartridge. The carbines, however, remained in 12 mm.
Trust But Verify: Function-Checking Your Guns
Even in the age of modern manufacturing, users have a lot to benefit in terms of safety and general familiarity by going over their firearms with a function check.
New for 2021: EAA Girsan MC1911S Hunter
American Rifleman’s Brian Sheetz takes to the MC1911S Hunter, a long-slide 1911 variant chambered for 10 mm Auto.
The Armed Citizen® May 10, 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: Luth-AR Modular Trigger Assembly
Luth-AR presents a new drop-in trigger pack upgrade for the AR-15 platform with the Modular Trigger Assembly.
Handgun Sights: Then & Now
Sights have changed a lot on handguns in the last 200 years. Wiley Clapp walks through what became important and why.
Remington 572: Still A Popular Pump-Action Rifle
Despite being out of production for decades, Remington's 572 pump-action rifle continues to be popular on the used market.
'Bad Timing': Rise & Fall of Luxembourg's SOLA Submachine Guns
During the 1950s, Luxembourg found itself involved in an international diplomatic crisis, thanks to the exportation of the SOLA submachine gun family.
NRA Gun of the Week: Mossberg International Gold Reserve Black Label Shotgun
On this week’s “Gun of the Week” video preview American Rifleman staff take to the range an over-under shotgun from O.F. Mossberg & Sons.
The Armed Citizen® May 7, 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.
The G37: 1st Generation Glock Auto Pistol
Glock’s .45 GAP-cal. Model 37 pistol may not be what the company intended, but there’s always a place for a pistol that is accurate, reliable and powerful.
Rifleman Q&A: Why The En Bloc Clip?
Why did John Garand include an en-bloc clip in his M1 rifle design? One reader writes in, and we set the record straight.
Review: Sauer 404 Synchro XTC Rifle
With a carbon fiber stock and interchangeable barrel system, the Sauer 404 Synchro XTC is both light and adaptable to many configurations based on user needs.
Henry Repeating Arms Returns to NASCAR
Henry Repeating Arms And Stewart-Haas Racing have partnered together to be a primary sponsor for NASCAR's Riley Herbst during the official "Throwback Weekend."
I Have This Old Gun: Russian SKS-45 Carbine
Watch this segment of American Rifleman TV's "I Have This Old Gun" to learn more about the history and significance of the Russian SKS-45 carbine from the Cold War era.
Review: Wilson Combat WCP320
Bill Wilson started Wilson Combat nearly 40 years ago, primarily doing custom work on M1911 handguns for competition shooters.
Henry X Model: A Top-Selling Lever-Action Rifle in 2020
Introduced in 2020, Henry USA's lineup of modernized lever-action X Model rifles climbed the bestseller list quickly, claiming the third spot in GunBroker's lineup.
NRA Publications Editorial Director John Zent Retires
After nearly 39 years at the National Rifle Association, Editorial Director John Zent retired in April 2021.
'From The Ordnance Department': The NRA Model of 1911
Life members of the National Rifle Association and individual members of its affiliated rifle clubs may purchase from the Ordnance Department the new Army Model .45 Colt Automatic Pistol.
Blackhawk Launches 'Your Right 2 Protect' Initiative
Blackhawk is targeting new gun owners with its "Your Right 2 Protect" outreach program that provides education and technique tips.