In the midst of the World War II, Roy Weatherby unveiled his .270 Weatherby Magnum, the first of many cartridges to bear his name. They were truly revolutionary, being among the fastest ever developed at the time, and were based on the belted .375 Holland & Holland case, shortened in …

Beretta and Sako are introducing a new line of rifles, the Sako S20, a true hybrid rifle. The new S20 rifle is designed with today’s diverse range of shooting styles in mind, and features a takedown stock interface and adjustable ergonomics, teamed up with an unprecedented design which delivers unique modularity, exceptional …

Bans on so-called “assault weapons” have no direct impact on mass shootings, concluded the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in a study published in a February issue of the Criminology & Public Policy journal. Researchers looked at fatal mass shootings involving four or more victims in 45 states …

As we get older, we must keep in mind that we can still be a target for criminal attack. In fact, we may become even more of a target as the years catch up with us. The crooks see the gray hair, the wrinkles and figure that we will be …

Rock River Arms continues its legacy of building quality firearms based on the AR-15 platform with a new .350 Legend carbine. This latest entry into RRA’s LAR lineup is meant to be a modern hunting firearm with minimal recoil and dominating short- to mid-range capabilities. The RRA LAR-15M CAR A4 …

Ocean State lawmakers will be burning the midnight oil next Wednesday night poring over a lengthy agenda in the House Judiciary Committee.  The committee will start the hearing upon Rise of the House (about 4 p.m.) next Wednesday, March 11 in Room 101 of the Statehouse. Guns have already played …

Surgical masks, disinfectant and toilet paper aren’t the only things flying off the shelves as Americans prepare for coronavirus. Several retailers contacted by American Rifleman report ammunition sales are up significantly, with another warning that foodstuffs and survival gear once considered the exclusive realm of hardcore preppers and survivalists are …

Heavy fouling, such as seen on the AR bolt-carrier group above, are one of many factors that can cause a firearm to malfunction. While instructing several students how to operate an AR-15-style rifle, it failed to fire several times when the trigger was pulled. Trying to shoot a five-shot string …

Former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders are effectively in a two-horse race for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination after the results of Super Tuesday. After a dismal showing, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg suspended his campaign and endorsed Biden. Sen. Elizabeth Warren remains in the …

Let’s start with the caveat that everyone should carry a firearm free of restriction, infringement or government interference whenever possible. There are, however, plenty of reasons why someone may either choose–or be required by law–to leave their firearm at home, though. Finding yourself devoid of a firearm does not mean …