American Rifleman

SAAMI Accepts .300 HAM'R Cartridge

Tue, 02/11/2020 - 04:38

Initially developed as an enhancement over the popular 300 BLK, the .300 HAM'R cartridge received official SAAMI certification in 2020.

This Old Gun: Great Western 'The Deputy' Revolver

Tue, 02/11/2020 - 04:03

Colt’s 1949 announcement to discontinue its Single Action Army (SAA) inspired a few entrepreneurial individuals to fill the void left by the Peacemaker’s departure.

New for 2020: Rock River Arms BT-9 4.5" Pistol

Tue, 02/11/2020 - 03:29

The American Rifleman staff takes a look at the smallest configuration of Rock River Arm's new BT-9 series, the BT92152 pistol in 9 mm.

New for 2020: EAA Girsan MC1911 Noel

Mon, 02/10/2020 - 04:40

American Rifleman Staff take a look at the new Girsan MC1911 Noel competiton handgun from EAA Corp.

The Armed Citizen® February 10, 2020

Mon, 02/10/2020 - 04:32

Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for tales of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.

5 Reasons to Shoot in Cold Weather

Mon, 02/10/2020 - 03:22

Why should you brave cold weather to shoot outdoors? Here are five reasons to consider it.

Review: EAA Girsan MC312

Sun, 02/09/2020 - 04:13

Benelli’s patent on the inertia operating system has run its course, and we are now seeing near clones of the Super Black Eagle on the market from a number of shotgun makers, including the Turkish-made Girsan MC312 reviewed here.

New for 2020: Savage Arms Renegauge Turkey

Sun, 02/09/2020 - 01:47

American Rifleman Staff takes a look at the new Renegauge Turkey shotgun from Savage Arms.

Highlights from the 2020 Great American Outdoor Show

Sat, 02/08/2020 - 03:14

American Rifleman staff spent a few days at the 2020 Great American Outdoor Show, and we noticed a few things. Check out our highlight reel here.

6 Reasons to Reconsider M14 & M1A Rifles

Sat, 02/08/2020 - 02:01

For many, the M14 and the commercial M1A are the rifles that people love to hate. Is such criticism justified, though? Here, we take an objective view of the platform and what it offers to today's firearm enthusiasts.

NRA Gun of the Week: Taurus Raging Hunter

Fri, 02/07/2020 - 07:23

Watch this week's feature NRA Gun of the Week video about a Taurus double-action Raging Hunter revolver chambered for .44 Mag.

The Armed Citizen® February 7, 2020

Fri, 02/07/2020 - 04:29

On Oct. 22, a Virginia man allegedly forced his way into an apartment after 9 p.m. when a tenant shot him in the leg, according to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office.

The Keefe Report: India Retires Its Last Lee-Enfields

Fri, 02/07/2020 - 01:52

Though most users of the SMLEs traded their bolt guns in long ago, the policemen of Uttar Pradesh, a state in northern India, turned in their Lee-Enfields in January 2020.

January 2020 Gun Sales Set New Record

Thu, 02/06/2020 - 04:43

The January 2020 NICS background-check numbers are in, and based on the estimates, it appears that the record high from January 2016 has been surpassed.

Review: DPMS GII AR-308

Thu, 02/06/2020 - 03:58

Leading the charge to a new, trimmer generation of .308-Win.-chambered rifles, these DPMS GII series rifles pack serious punch and are only marginally heavier and larger than standard ARs.

U.S. Mint Commemorates WWII Anniversary with a 'V75' Privy Mark

Thu, 02/06/2020 - 01:43

The U.S. Mint is recognizing the 75th anniversary of WWII with an obverse privy mark on its quarters in 2020.

ARTV Preview: 101st Airborne in Operation Market Garden; Colt King Cobra; Nambu Type 3 Machine Gun

Wed, 02/05/2020 - 03:32

American Rifleman TV goes back to World War 2 for Operation Market Garden with Don Burgett of the 101st Airborne, Brian Sheets reviews the Colt King Cobra on "Rifleman Review", and we take a look at the Japanese Nambu Type 3 heavy machine gun on "I Have This Old Gun."