This article appeared originally in the March 1974 issue of American Rifleman. To subscribe to the monthly magazine, visit NRA’s membership page. Disclosure of details of the M1 carbine development came as a technical “last testament” from Edwin Pugsley, an all-time figure in firearms development. He died Nov. 19, 1975, at 90, …

This week, we’re taking a closer look at the Browning Citori Hunter Grade II in .410-bore. A beautiful over/under scattergun designed for the upland fields, the Citori Hunter Grade II in .410 boasts a scaled-down receiver, making the gun lighter to carry and easier to shoulder. Its silver-bead front sight is set …

Most everyone who received a free airplane ride to Southeast Asia courtesy of President Lyndon Baines Johnson in the late 1960s soon figured out that there was a need for a shorter weapon in the dense jungles of Vietnam. Colt, the original manufacturer and supplier of M16 rifles to the …

iRayUSA, the US based distributor for InfiRay Outdoor thermal optics is adding a new product to their Hybrid family of thermal firearms sights with features such as a 75mm objective lens, 4x base level magnification, custom reticle choices and an onboard ballistics computer. “The Hybrid 75 is the go-to option …

Brady United President Kris Brown and her gun control activist allies are running out of lies to tell about America’s law-abiding gun owners and the industry that provides for the exercise of the Second Amendment. Instead of supporting the Constitution and law enforcement efforts to get tough on criminals who …

The Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024, which was unveiled at 2:32 AM the day before a vote, is a dream come true for anti-gun politicians and the bill even subsidizes the gun control lobby. Further, its expedited timeline is an outrage, not giving gun owners enough time to analyze the …

Over the last week, three pro-gun bills, Senate Bill 1291, Senate Bill 1317, and Senate Bill 1374 received final passage and are headed to the Governor’s desk for his signature. NRA thanks all legislators who advanced these critical bills, and all of our members and fellow Second Amendment advocates who engaged …

Purchases of firearms and shooting equipment in 2023 remained below pandemic levels but were above those prior to the outbreak. With February’s sales displaying symptoms common of a pre-Presidential election swing in demand—and resultant strain in inventories—results of a recently released Southwick Associates survey reflect the brands that may be in short …

MidwayUSA Foundation has announced its latest cash grants are paying more than $5.4 million to nearly 1,000 youth shooting sports programs to assist with the expenses shooting teams and organizations incur. Doug Lindner, Warroad Warriors Trap Club board president in Warroad, Minn., explained the positive role the funds make annually. “This …

Springfield Armory is adding four new models to the Emissary line of 1911 pistols. These all-black variants are offered in 4.25-inch and 5-inch barrel lengths and are chambered in either 9mm or .45 ACP. “These four variants add a unique new look to the popular Emissary line of 1911 pistols,” says …