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Even before the founding of our republic, American fighting men were using shotguns with notable effectiveness. Although not officially standardized, shotguns saw use in the Mexican-American War, the Civil War, various campaigns in the American West and in the Philippines following the Spanish-American War. However, it was not until America's active involvement in World War I that a shotgun specifically designed and intended for combat was developed. Read More
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Following the unprecedented success of the premier SCS (Solar Charging Sight) and SCRS (Solar Charging Rifle Sight), Holosun takes the design to new heights with the SCS Carry. Breaking barriers, the SCS Carry integrates solar charging capabilities into a compact pistol-mounted optic, setting a new standard in carry optics. Read More
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The AA line of shotshells are loaded with proven, hard shot for tighter, hard-hitting patterns. The reloadable, high-strength hull offers reliable performance. The specially designed AA wad helps reduce felt recoil and improves pattern performance. Read More
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Hornady celebrated its 75th birthday in style on June 22, holding an anniversary party at the company's Grand Island, Neb., facility with its employees, vendors, industry friends and customers. National Rifle Association CEO and EVP Doug Hamlin was in attendance, representing the NRA's millions of members at the company's bash. The highlight came when country music stars Big & Rich headlined the night's concert, and a firework and drone show topped off a perfect evening celebrating three-quarters of a century in business. Read More
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Maybe money can't buy you love, but it can buy you accuracy. While there's no substitute for the skill of the person pulling the trigger or a shortcut to gaining the experience that you need to put bullets down range accurately, having the right equipment goes a long way to achieving those tight groups. Read More
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Welcome to another American Rifleman Gun Of The Week video, and here, we're on the range with the Hammerli Arms Force B1. This unique rimfire rifle makes use of a straight-pull action and is loaded with features. Watch the video above to see this switch-barrel straight-pull in use on the range.
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Springfield Armory is known for its M1911 pistols, and the company has a wide range of guns in that category, running the gamut from well-built, no-frills, entry-level guns to fully custom models designed for duty or target use. In one of our latest "American Rifleman Television" Rifleman Review segments, we look at Springfield's new Emissary line of M1911s. Watch our video above to see the details.
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On June 25, Vista Outdoor announced that the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) had approved of the planned sale of The Kinetic Group, Vista's ammunition brands, to Czechoslovak Group (CSG). The approval clears the final regulatory hurdle that would have halted the potential merger... Read More
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When Ruger released its LC Carbine, the 5.7x28 mm FN community embraced it with open arms. This long-awaited companion to the company's pistol chambered in the same cartridge seemed like the culmination of a beautiful story starring the pint-sized round. Nonetheless, many Americans have yet to accept the 5.7 as part of the shooting landscape, citing a lack of availability and practicality as they thumb their nose at it. Read More
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A month after announcing he had acquired the assets of Thompson/Center Arms from Smith & Wesson, T/C Arms President Gregg Ritz has a game plan. With the knowledge that there are a million Encore frames currently in the marketplace, the company's first move is to provide support for Encore owners across the nation with new barrels. Read More
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The increasing cost of components has put an emphasis on handloading to achieve the most bang for your buck. Paying attention to the cost of reloading components will compound the savings when you shoot a lot. There isn't much you can do about the high price of pistol primers other than cringe while putting down your money. Read More
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Savage has updated its 110 Scout model in 2024 in a number of ways, notably adding a Magpul Hunter Stock to the design. The enhanced stock incorporates an aluminum bedding block that isolates the barreled action from the stock, promoting accuracy and consistency by free-floating the barrel. Read More
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For the first time in the 57 year history of the Daisy National BB Gun Championship Match (Daisy Nationals), competitors will be shooting for a chance to win funds intended to defray higher education costs with the new Top Gun Shoot Off. Read More
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Since its introduction in 2018, SIG's P365 has been at the head of the market for subcompact, striker-fired, 9 mm Luger handguns with a minimum magazine capacity of 10 rounds. The popularity of the design has lead to a myriad of variants, tailored to specific purposes. Read More
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Results from Go Gearfire's recently released "Q1 Sporting Sports" retail sales and inventory executive snapshot report indicates enthusiasts are trimming budgets in more ways than just waiting to buy their next gun. Enthusiasts are purchasing more packages of ammo, but overall spending is less because they're selecting ammo boxes with fewer rounds inside. Read More
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The 712 G3 from CZ-USA is an excellent example of the axiom, "Good enough never is." The latest iteration of the Czech manufacturer's gas-operated, semi-automatic 712 platform, the G3 doesn't represent a major overhaul of the previous generation of the shotgun, but it does improve upon the already solid, if somewhat underappreciated, design in a number of ways that contribute to an even better shooting experience. Read More
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Speer Ammo is now supplying the United States Special Operations Command, having been awarded a three-year contract to produce up to 8.5 million rounds of its Speer Gold Dot G2 147-grain 9 mm Luger load for special forces use. The load in question uses a hollow-point projectile filled with an elastomer, which aids in barrier penetration and consistent expansion. Read More
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An evolution of the company's LightTuck model, the Vedder Holsters SideTuck is an appendix-inside-the-waistband (AIWB) holster that also incorporates a customized magazine carrier. This allows the user to conceal and easily access both their carry gun and a reload, with the two elements flanking his or her belt buckle when the holster is donned—however, the carrier can be removed, if desired, for a more compact carry package. Read More
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