American Rifleman

The Armed Citizen® Jan. 4, 2016

Mon, 01/04/2016 - 07:19

No charges will be filed against a Hamshire, Texas, man who shot and killed a 16-year-old burglary suspect.

SilencerCo Introduces the Hybrid

Mon, 01/04/2016 - 05:45

SilencerCo has introduced the Hybrid, a sound suppressor that can be used on multiple platforms.

Walther Announces PPS M2 Pistol

Mon, 01/04/2016 - 04:38

Walther Arms has introduced the PPS M2 personal-protection pistol chambered in 9 mm.

Savage Arms Introduces Model 42 Takedown Series

Mon, 01/04/2016 - 04:14

Already considered an ideal grab-and-go survival gun, Savage Arms has converted its utilitarian Model 42 combination single-shot into an even more portable Takedown version.

NRA Gun of the Week: SIG Sauer P320 Pistol

Fri, 01/01/2016 - 23:59

American Rifleman's Joseph Kurtenbach takes a closer look at the editors' Golden Bullseye choice for 2016 Handgun of the Year, the SIG Sauer P320 pistol.

Fear & Loading: Top Ten 2016 Headline Predictions

Fri, 01/01/2016 - 11:31

It’s the time of year when we reflect, plan for the future, count all of those blessings we so often overlook and set long-term goals. Undoubtedly, the next 365 days hold unexpected surprises, but the sky’s the limit when it comes to dreaming, so here are 10 headlines I hope to write in 2016.

The Armed Citizen® Jan. 1, 2016

Fri, 01/01/2016 - 00:02

A 79-year-old Tennessee homeowner was determined to have acted in self-defense when he shot two would-be burglars who broke into his home and came into his bedroom late one night.

Proving the Importance of Safety Rule No. 2

Thu, 12/31/2015 - 04:56

There are a number of reasons the NRA’s No. 2—and golden—firearm safety rule is to keep your finger off the trigger until ready to shoot. The human body’s quirks are chief among them, and rather than regurgitate the scientific reasons, here are three exercises that demonstrate how quirky our bodies, minds and hands can be.

Product Preview: Precision Armament M11 Severe-Duty Muzzle Brake

Thu, 12/31/2015 - 04:08

Providing tangible recoil reduction while minimizing muzzle rise and ground disturbance, the Precision Arms M11 Severe-Duty Muzzle Brake helps take the bite out of hard-kicking rifles.

Product Preview: Hatsan Carnivore 35 Airgun

Thu, 12/31/2015 - 03:51

Chambered for .35-cal. pellets, the Hatsan Carnivore is a performance package designed for hunting medium-size game.

Product Preview: Legacy Sports Int’l Ammo Boost

Thu, 12/31/2015 - 03:50

Legacy Sports Int’l’s Ammo Boost detachable magazine kits, already proven to reliably function on Howa 1500 rifles, are now also available for Remington Model 700 BDLs.

Tonight on American Rifleman TV: Hornady ELD-X Bullet; Ruger; Springfield

Wed, 12/30/2015 - 06:03

Tonight on the Outdoor Channel begins a whole new season of “American Rifleman Television”—our 27th. And we’re starting off with the most significant new development in long-range rifle ammunition in some time.

Product Preview: Versacarry Versahub

Wed, 12/30/2015 - 04:31

Versacarry’s new Versahub works in conjunction with the company’s eponymous holster to create a convenient bedside handgun mounting system.

Latest Loads: .303 British

Wed, 12/30/2015 - 04:30

Less common in game fields and ranges now than ever in the past, the modest-pressure .303 British nonetheless remains a phenomenal cartridge for dropping animals, ringing steel targets and punching paper.

Tested: Ruger American Pistol

Wed, 12/30/2015 - 01:46

The Ruger American Pistol is an all-new, striker-fired semi-automatic designed to meet the military’s current handgun requirement. Regardless of whether it ever achieves that elusive goal, the American-made pistols offers a lot of features—and innovation—for the money.