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Product Preview: Mission First Tactical E2ARMD4 Muzzle Device
The slender appearance of the E2ARMD4 muzzle device from Mission First Tactical belies the huge dividends it provides in recoil mitigation.
Sheriff's Tips: Don't Drop Your Guard
Sheriff Jim Wilson's perennial tip is always be alert and never, ever drop your guard.
Video—I Have This Old Gun: H&K VP70
Though Glock often gets credit for being the world's first polymer-frame, striker-fired pistol, the H&K VP70, which shares those attributes, actually debuted a full 13 years beforehand.
The Armed Citizen® November 2, 2018
Two armed robbers were no match for a pharmacist with a revolver in Maryland.
Product Preview: Altamont NRA Branded 1911 Stocks
Altamont, a CNC-machining specialist and worldwide OEM supplier of machined gun stocks—pistol and rifle—archery grip panels and knife scales, is producing National Rifle Association-themed M1911 stock panels.
Fear and Loading: Ruger Sales Up in Third Quarter
Ruger's third-quarter report for 2018 showed a net sales of $114.9 million—$10.1 million more than the same timeframe in 2017.
Product Preview: Galco Quick Slide Belt Holster
A hybrid design featuring a Kydex bucket and steerhide backer, the Quick Slide is an affordable and functional outside-the-waistband holster.
Back to Basics: Running the Single-Action Revolver
Those who carry a single action revolver do not feel they are giving up much compared to their fast-firing semi-automatic cousins.
Movie Guns: 2018's "Halloween"
If you count yourself among the many gun nerds trying to identify the firearms Laurie Strobe and company had in store for Michael Myers, check your guesses here.
Product Preview: Survivor Systems Professional MCS Stock
Driven by a law enforcement agency’s request for an adjustable, but non-telescoping, AR stock, the Survivor Systems’ Professional MCS model offers length-of-pull changes by way of four included spacers.
Product Preview: Wilson Combat Match Grade AR-9 Barrel
In addition to its own expansive line of complete AR-pattern rifles, Wilson Combat also offers Match Grade Barrels chambered in 19 different cartridges for those who would rather assemble their own.
Video—ARTV Review: Merkel 40E Shotgun
Check out this “Rifleman Review” segment from a recent episode of American Rifleman TV in which the crew takes a look at the lower-cost double barrel Merkel 40E shotgun.
The First Submachine Gun: Italy’s Villar Perosa
This innovative Italian design gave the world its first submachine gun.
2019 NRA Director Nominations Announced
The nominees for election to the NRA Board in 2019 have been selected by the Nominating Committee and/or by petition of the membership.
Rifleman Q & A: Rifle Or Musket?
A reader asks about the April 2013 issue of American Rifleman, which featured a column about the Winchester Model 1895 Russian Musket. What makes it a musket?
Sheriff's Tips: Some Actually Listen
Instructors should keep right on preaching the need for more training, more practice, and continuing education.
Fear and Loading: Affected Remington Owners Have 18 Months to React
A class-action lawsuit against Remington officially concluded when the company didn’t file an appeal to a court decision in which the plaintiffs prevailed.
I Have This Old Gun: Pattern 1856 “Enfield” Cavalry Carbine
In the 1850s, Britain’s military, like others in Europe and the New World, realized that breech-loading arms were the wave of the future and began experimenting with various systems—primarily with which to arm its mounted troops.
Video—ARTV: Remington 200, Part 1
In this first of a two-part series on 200 years of Remington, ARTV takes a look back at some of the landmark events in this storied company's history.
A First Look at 2019’s New Guns
It's that time of year again when we get a glimpse of some of the new guns manufacturers are planning to ship in upcoming months.