More SUBSCRIBE Defenders of the right to keep and bear arms might be forgiven for wondering whether the U.S. Supreme Court’s copy of the United States Constitution is missing a few pages. It has been twelve years since the Court affirmed in D.C. v. Heller that “the right of the …

Most of us are spending a lot of time indoors that would otherwise be excellent shooting weather or are unable to get to the range. Editor-in-Chief Mark Keefe asked if I would share some thoughts on dry fire to perhaps help shooters get some repetitions in while stay-at-home orders are …

For this American Rifleman TV feature, we pulled the bullet on Hornady’s 6.5 mm Creedmoor cartridge to see what’s inside and why it performs as well as it does. What began as a mission to create an inherently accurate round for family-owned ammunition manufacturer, Hornady, has grown a 6.5 mm …

This review of the Ruger SR1911 Lightweight Commander appeared originally in the August 2015 issue of American Rifleman. To subscribe to the magazine, visit the NRA membership page here and select American Rifleman as your member magazine. Nearly five years ago, Sturm, Ruger & Co. launched its first SR1911 pistol. One might wonder …

Beretta has announced the launch of a new 687 Silver Pigeon III over-and-under (O/U) shotgun. An evolution of the Silver Pigeon I, this shotgun is designed for shooters seeking the reliability of the 680 platform presented with attractive aesthetics and a superior wood finish. The engraving is made with 5-axis laser technology. The …

Sightmark is releasing its latest optic, the Wraith HD 2-16×28 mm. This premium digital riflescope boasts a 1920×1080 CMOS sensor that delivers pristine images on a 1280×720 FLCOS display. The Wraith HD’s wide field-of-view is enabled by a large 28 mm objective lens and in-demand 2X lower base magnification, which perfectly …

This article, “The Best from Spain,” appeared originally in the September 2003 issue of American Rifleman. To subscribe to the magazine, visit the NRA membership page here and select American Rifleman as your member magazine. The most common question I am asked is, “Which Spanish shotgun is the best?” It’s very difficult to …

CMMG has expanded its lineup with the addition of the Mk57 .22 LR AR Conversion Kit. Now, you can transform a CMMG 5.7x28mm upper receiver group into a .22 LR by swapping the bolt-carrier group and pairing with an AR-15/Mk4 lower receiver. Add in a dedicated CMMG .22 LR magazine, and you are …

The weekend of August 22 and 23 was another violence-filled Saturday and Sunday in Chicago, with 66 people shot and five of those people killed. The previous weekend also saw 64 people shot—seven of them fatally. According to NBC Chicago, 2020 has seen a sharp increase in Chicago violence. “From …

At a time when a record number of Americans are buying firearms, many for the first time, Gov. Phil Murphy wants to shut down this trend, just like everything else in the Garden State.  The Governor has never hidden his disdain for private gun ownership, and he has certainly proven throughout the COVID …