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"Screaming Eagles" Train On New NGSW Rifles
Members of the 101st Airborne recently completed classroom and live-fire exercises behind the 6.8 mm-chambered SIG Sauer-produced Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) rifles and their respective fire control systems.
American Rifleman 2024 Golden Bullseye Awards
The winners of American Rifleman’s 2024 Golden Bullseye Awards—now in their 22nd year—have been announced. The Golden Bullseye Awards recognize the firearm industry’s top products as voted on by American Rifleman staff editors.
I Have This Old Gun: Dreyse Needle Rifle
At a time when troops around the world were still using flintlock, smoothbore muskets on the battlefield, the Prussian military began experimenting with the Dreyse "needle rifle."
New For 2023: Faxon Firearms FX7
Already known for its unique ARAK rifle design, as well as other unique rifles and handguns, Faxon Firearms expanded its long-gun offerings with the bolt-action FX7.
New For 2024: Ruger American Rifle Generation II
More than a decade after the launch of the company's original American Rifle line, Ruger announced the launch of its Generation II American Rifle collection for 2024, which offers a number of models designed with the help of consumer feedback.
The Trijicon RMR HD & RCR: Next-Gen Ruggedness
Expanding its trend-setting line of super-duty micro red-dot sights with a new generation of the original and an all-new enclosed emitter, Trijicon proves, once again, that it’s one of the toughest, smartest kids on the block.
Rifleman Q&A: Husqvarna Shotgun
I have a single-shot shotgun that I believe is some type of forager’s model made by Husqvarna, but after contacting the maker and notable collectors, I’m left stumped.
Federal Offers Last-Minute Holiday Deals
As the clock counts down to Christmas 2023, there is still time left to receive rebates on qualifying Federal Premium rimfire ammunition and deals on new branded merchandise.
Griffin & Howe: 100 Years Of Adventure In The Making
A partnership between wood and metal craftsmen formed the foundation of a dynasty in custom riflemaking that built arms for some of the most famous people to ever venture out on safari.
The Armed Citizen® Dec. 18, 2023
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
The Evolving Firearm Company Landscape
Gun owners have witnessed hundreds of corporate changes in the past few years, and the pace is accelerating. The most recent development is one that continues to evolve and it’s big—Vista Outdoor is selling its Sporting Goods Division.
Preview: WOOX Gladiatore Grip & Forend Kit
WOOX’s Gladiatore series of furniture upgrades allows owners of Mossberg pump-actions to significantly improve the visual appeal of their guns while likewise adding new functionality...
Stepping Stone To Victory: The Guns Of Sicily 1943
The sophisticated and successful assault on fascist Italy during the summer of 1943, known as Operation Husky, came as a complete surprise to the Axis powers, proving to the world the U.S. had become a full-fledged fighting power.
New For 2023: KelTec R50 Defender
Earlier this year, KelTec took its award-winning P50 “sport utility pistol” and turned it into the 16”-barreled R50 rifle. New for 2023, the company is offering the R50 rifle in a short-barreled rifle (SBR) form as the R50 Defender.
Preview: Laser Strike Target Pack & Laser
Not only is the Laser Strike target dry-fire training aid compatible with all red-laser trainers on the market, it is inexpensive, versatile and safe, and the company offers a kit that bundles a pair of its targets with a stand, two wall mounts and a laser training cartridge.
Gun Of The Week: Ruger LC Charger
Watch American Rifleman staff on the range in this episode of 'Gun Of The Week' to get a hands-on look at the LC Charger, an easy-recoiling, fun-to-shoot, large-format pistol from Ruger.
The Armed Citizen® Dec. 15, 2023
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
Czechoslovak Group Acquires Perazzi
Czechoslovak Group announced the acquisition of a majority stake in the family-owned Armi Perazzi brand, a well-known maker of sporting shotguns.
Barrel Cooling: 5 Things To Do While You Wait
Shooting for groups, especially in the hot summer sun, can effect the accuracy and longevity of a rifle, so it is imperative to cool that bore before successive shot strings. Follow along with firearms professional Frank Melloni's for his top-five tips for making the best of use time while a rifle barrel is cooling.
Applications For NRA Youth Education Summit (Y.E.S.) Due March 1
The Y.E.S. program's mission is to encourage students to explore the workings of our American government, the Bill of Rights and the U.S. Constitution. Y.E.S. is open to current high school sophomores and juniors across the country. Deadline to apply is March 1.