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Springfield Echelon: The Leading Edge Of Self-Defense

Springfield Echelon: The Leading Edge Of Self-Defense

Taking its name from the diagonally oriented military advance formation used at least since the time of the Thebans' battle with the Spartans at Leuktra in 371 B.C., the all-new Echelon pistol from Springfield Armory is a polymer-frame semi-automatic that holds its own among the world's best designs. Read More

Tradition Meets Innovation: Stag Arms Pursuit Bolt Action Rifle Is Here

Tradition Meets Innovation: Stag Arms Pursuit Bolt Action Rifle Is Here

Introducing the Stag Arms Pursuit Bolt Action Rifle – a revolutionary firearm meticulously designed in collaboration with seasoned hunters and shooters, setting a new standard for off-the-shelf accuracy. Available at select fine retailers now or pre-order online at www.stagarms.com/pursuit-bolt-gun.

3 EXTRA MAGS & RANGE BAG FREE!

3 EXTRA MAGS & RANGE BAG FREE!

Gear Up is back. Receive 3 extra magazines and a range bag FREE when you purchase select new Springfield Armory® handguns September 15th - December 31st, 2023. Read More

Nosler Ballistic Tip Ammo: An Off Switch for Whitetail

Nosler Ballistic Tip Ammo: An Off Switch for Whitetail

Ballistic Tip Ammunition is made for knocking down whitetail, right where they stand. Nosler's original Ballistic Tip bullet is the key: it delivers the controlled expansion and punch you need turn a whitetail's lights out. For off switch-level performance, it's got to be Ballistic Tip Ammo. Read More

Review: Bond Arms .45-70 Gov't Cyclops

Review: Bond Arms .45-70 Gov't Cyclops

I think it's safe to say that most, if not all, dedicated shooting sports gearheads (like me) have a bucket list of unicorn guns that they would like to shoot some day but will likely miss out on. This is usually due to the gun's rarity or exorbitant price tag. Read More

5 Must-Know Rifle Drills

5 Must-Know Rifle Drills

An instructor who doesn't remain a student will quickly find himself obsolete or, at the very least, unrelatable. As this is one of my core beliefs, I make it a point to attend as many training courses as possible. Without fail, I learn something new each time. More often, I pick up different ways to relay time-tested information. Read More

Gun Of The Week: Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol

Gun Of The Week: Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol

On this Gun Of The Week episode, the American Rifleman staff has an American-made 12-ga. shotgun from Beretta. Meet the A300 Ultima Patrol. History has shown that, as time evolves in the gun world, so do technologies and products that are built to make our lives safer and more enjoyable. A prime example of that is Beretta's American-made A300 Ultima Patrol. Back in 2016, right here on Gun Of The Week, American Rifleman's Brian Sheetz discussed the features of a semi-automatic shotgun also made by Beretta: the 1301 Comp. Read More

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FBI Underreports Armed Citizen Actions, Study Says

FBI Underreports Armed Citizen Actions, Study Says

A detailed study on lives saved by the actions of armed, law-abiding citizens, issued on Aug. 31 by the Crime Prevention Research Center (CPRC), found the number reported annually by the FBI reflects a mere fraction of the real figure. Read More

New For 2023: Taurus GX4 Carry

New For 2023: Taurus GX4 Carry

Taurus threw its hat into the "micro nine" (sub-compact, 10+ shot, 9 mm Luger handgun) market with its GX4 in 2021. The GX4 line has had additions over the years, including the XL model and the optics-ready T.O.R.O. version. For 2023, Taurus is adding a new model to its GX4 family, with the GX4 Carry, which the company calls an "everyday carry solution." Read More

Rifleman Review: Colt Gold Cup National Match

Rifleman Review: Colt Gold Cup National Match

Designed for competition use, the Colt Gold Cup National Match is one of the classic M1911 pistol configurations, but this particular Gold Cup has more of a story behind it than most guns. Watch our "American Rifleman Television" Rifleman Review segment above to learn about how Colt has made the latest rendition of the Gold Cup a gun worth having. Read More

M1 Garand Rebuilds: History & Markings

M1 Garand Rebuilds: History & Markings

Any mechanical object eventually requires some form of repair or refurbishment, and few objects are subjected to as much use and abuse as military rifles. Whether mishandled by careless recruits or subjected to hard use without cleaning or maintenance on the battlefield, virtually all military rifles require varying degrees of repair and maintenance during their tenure of service. Read More

New For 2023: CVA Crossfire

New For 2023: CVA Crossfire

"Modern" muzzleloaders continue to evolve to extract the most performance out of a firearm whose limitation is that its bullet must be loaded by inserting it into the muzzle and pushing it down the bore. The latest example of this amalgamation of high-tech and primitive is the new-for-2023 CVA Crossfire from BPI Outdoors. The Crossfire uses Federal FireStick technology to make muzzleloader hunting a safer and more efficient process. Read More

Remington Recalls Core-Lokt Tipped Loads

Remington Recalls Core-Lokt Tipped Loads

A safety recall has been issued by Remington Ammunition for three lots of Core-Lokt Tipped Remington .300 Win. Mag. cartridges. Affected lot numbers are N16OCA373, N17OAA373 and N22OCA373 and bullet weight is 180 grains. Use of the ammunition could potentially result in firearm damage and/or personal injury. Read More

Rifleman Q&A: Browning Salt Wood Stocks

Rifleman Q&A: Browning "Salt Wood" Stocks

Q. I've always wanted a Browning Superposed shotgun, but I've heard of a stock issue involving salted wood. What happened, and is it still a problem? Read More

The SIG Sauer M18: A Marine's Take On The New Military Sidearm

The SIG Sauer M18: A Marine's Take On The New Military Sidearm

Since its adoption, the SIG Sauer M18 service pistol has been fielded broadly across U.S. military units. As I saw more of the SIG pistols in holsters across the armed forces, I decided it was time to develop familiarity with the platform, so I purchased one of the commercially available guns. Immediately, a number of qualities jumped out at me... Read More

Favorite Firearms: The Lost Rifle That Finally Came Home

Favorite Firearms: The Lost Rifle That Finally Came Home

It's the early 1950s, and my dad is about 12 years old. He's hunting rabbits in an overgrown field near his house using a Stevens Model 87A. It's almost dusk, and rain clouds are looming overhead. Dad spots a rabbit and takes his shot. He's pretty sure he hit it, but the rabbit scampers off. Read More

Springfield Armory Offers Gear Up Promotion

Springfield Armory Offers Gear Up Promotion

Purchase a new Springfield Armory handgun included in the company's Gear Up Promotion and qualify to receive three additional magazines and a Springfield Armory dual pistol bag with the firm's crossed-cannon logo. The special deal, which has a retail value of $150, launched Sept. 15 and continues until Dec. 31, 2023. Read More

Product Preview: Cold Steel Heavy Duty Sword Cane

Product Preview: Cold Steel Heavy Duty Sword Cane

A flat-black exterior finish on its heat-treated aluminum shaft and a black, molded-nylon handle give Cold Steel's Heavy Duty Sword Cane a discreet appearance, but the 24"-long, 3/4"-wide, bayonet-style, spear-point, stainless-steel blade hidden within is claimed to be one of the toughest ever made. Read More

The Armed Citizen

The Armed Citizen®

Read these amazing stories which highlight accounts of law-abiding gun owners in America using their Second Amendment rights for self-defense. Read More