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New for 2020: EAA Churchill 220 Field
The new Churchill 220 Field shotgun from European American Armory Corp is an affordable semi-automatic shotgun ready for your next hunt.
The 1895 Nagant Revolver: A Look Back
A look back at the brainchild of the French Nagant brothers for the Russian Tsar's army, the 1895 Nagant Revolver in 7.62x38 mm R.
Preview: Briley 360Click Quick-Change Choke System
Has Briley Manufacturing revolutionized the way choke tubes are installed within the barrels of shotguns?
Henry Issues Voluntary Recall of Single Shots
All H015-series single-shot shotguns and single-shot rifles made before July 1, 2020, have been recalled due to a potential safety hazard.
Review: Big Horn Armory AR500
Big Horn Armory blends the power of a .500 Smith & Wesson into the frame of an AR-15 pistol with its AR500 chambered in .500 Auto Max.
Review: Rock Island Armory M206 Revolver
This budget priced M206 from Rock Island Armory may not be the prettiest gun on the market, but it is a smooth operator.
The Armed Citizen® August 7, 2020
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for tales of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
NRA Gun of the Week: CVA Cascade
On this week’s “Gun of the Week,” NRA’s American Rifleman staff discuss the Cascade, a bolt-action rifle from CVA.
Origins of the 'Trapdoor' Springfield: The Allin Conversions
Though little known today, the “Allin Conversions” and the other early “Trapdoor Springfields” represent an important part of the evolution of U.S. military small arms.
Review: Cimarron 1862 Pocket Navy Conversion
Reviewed and tested here is the Cimarron imported Uberti 1862 Pocket Navy replica converted to take modern .380 ACP cartridges.
Merwin Hulbert & Co. Guns: Forgotten Western Revolvers
Merwin Hulbert revolvers were innovative in design and beautifully made, but the company was plagued by bad business decisions.
Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s Issues Team Member Bonuses
To reward its team members working through the COVID-19 pandemic, Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's issued a multimillion dollar round of bonuses based on job role and seniority.
Smith & Wesson's 629: A Top-Selling Revolver
Smith & Wesson's Model 629 was one of the best-selling revolvers in 2019, according to GunBroker's sales rankings.
This Old Gun: Ruger Mini Thirty
Taking a look back at the Ruger Mini Thirty, which took the Mini-14 design and combined it with the 7.62x39 mm cartridge.
Book Review: Foundations Of Sniper Marksmanship
Author and law enforcement sniping instructor John C. Simpson undertook his 123-p., 6"x9" softcover Foundations Of Sniper Marksmanship mainly because of the frequency with which he encountered students who lacked even a minimal knowledge of riflecraft.
ARTV Preview: SIG Sauer P Series Pistols; Colt King Cobra Target; Colt U.S. M1917 Revolver
In this week's episode, we'll explore the history of the SIG Sauer P Series and the Colt M1917 revolver, as well as test the Colt King Cobra Target.
Federal Awarded $13.8 Million Army Ammo Order
The contract specifies Federal Premium's frangible ammunition lineup, which will be used by the U.S. Army for training purposes.
Rifleman Q&A: Could Civilians Buy New M1903 Springfields?
Could American civilians order ‘03 Springfields from U.S. arsenals or were they for the military only?
The Concealed-Carry Revolver: Is It Still Relevant?
In today's market of small-frame, lightweight, semi-automatic pistols, it's harder to make the case for the concealed-carry revolver. But there's still a case to be made.
New for 2020: Savage Minimalist Rascal
Savage Arms expanded its lineup of Minimalist-style rifles with the addition of two Rascal Minimalist rifles in 2020.