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Preview: TexMagBox Ammo Cans
TexMagBox offers high-quality, USGI-grade ammo cans in multiple sizes, complete with foam liners to secure your rifle magazines.
Guns of the First Fenian Raid: The Irish Invasion of Canada
Here we take a look at the history of the First Fenian Raid against the soon-to-be nation of Canada and the firearms used by both sides in the conflict.
Preview: Nightstick TSM-13G
The Nightstick TSM-13G is a light-laser unit designed to attach directly to the accessory rail on some of the most popular personal-defense handguns on the market.
AR-15 Intermediate Level Shooting Drill: The 3x5
In this training piece we look at an intermediate training exercises for the AR-15 that combines speed and accuracy in a simple setting, the 3x5 drill.
Smith & Wesson M&P15 Sport II: A Top-Selling AR-15
Using GunBroker's sales analytics, it's clear that the Smith & Wesson M&P15 Sport II is one of the most popular rifles in America today.
Review: Ruger Mini-14 Tactical 300 BLK
Despite being in production for more than four decades, the Ruger Mini-14 still has plenty to offer the modern shooting enthusiast.
Range Tested: Personal Defense Ammunition
To examine what modern personal-defense ammunition looks like, we took a look at three options available from Federal Premium and Speer Ammo.
NRA Gun of the Week: Ruger American Pistol Competition
On this week’s “Gun of the Week” American Rifleman staff delve into Ruger’s semi-automatic competition-grade and optic-ready 9 mm pistol.
The Armed Citizen® September 18, 2020
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
Remington Revolvers in the Civil War
When one thinks of percussion revolvers in U.S. military service, Colt’s percussion revolvers tend to be the first to come to mind, but Remington revolvers played an important, if often overlooked, role as well.
At The Range: L2A3 Sterling Mk. 4 Submachine Gun
Watch this American Rifleman "At The Range" video segment above to learn about the British Serling submachine gun family chambered in 9 mm.
Otis Technology Sponsors Hand Sanitizer for SHOT Show
Tens of thousands of bottles of hand sanitizer will be on hand for SHOT Show 2021, thanks to Otis Technology.
This Old Gun: Colt Anaconda
Watch this American Rifleman Television segment of "I Have This Old Gun" to learn more about the Colt Anaconda revolver chambered in .44 Mag.
Preview: Darkeagle Custom Savage Extended Magazine
Designed for use with Savage’s Model 110 or Axis rifles, the Savage Extended Magazine from Darkeagle Custom boosts capacity to 10 rounds for these rifles.
Smith & Wesson 642: A Top-Selling Revolver
The Smith & Wesson 642 is one of the most popular revolvers in the company's lineup, and it's a top-selling gun on GunBroker's platform.
Exploded View: High Power Pistol
The High Power pistol is one of the iconic handguns of the 20th century. Here's how it works and how you disassemble it.
Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's Receive Customer Service Award
After a comprehensive survey, Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's received an award for "America's Best-In-State Customer Service" in 2020.
Preview: N8 Tactical OT2 Combat Cut Holster
New for 2020, N8 Tactical based in Springfield, Mo. announces the release of the OT2 Combat Cut Holster for mid to fullsize pistols.
New for 2020: SIG Sauer P220 Legion Carry SAO Limited Edition
SIG Sauer adds to its Legion series with a single-action-only, carry-size P220 chambered for .45 ACP.
The Armed Citizen® September 14, 2020
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.