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DIY Custom Heritage Mfg. Rough Rider Revolvers
Being bitten by the at-home gun project bug is both a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, getting your fingers greasy assembling the gun you want is a truly a satisfying hobby. On the other hand, it’s not uncommon for a build or modification to quickly grow into …
2021 Hunting Handgun of the Year: Kimber KHX Custom (OI) 10mm Auto
Every year it seems we start looking sooner than ever for standouts amid all the gear produced annually by the shooting, hunting and outdoor industry. The past 12 months stand as testament to that. Indeed, the list we tabulated includes products covered as far back as 11 American Hunter print issues—such are …
2021 Ammo of the Year: 27 Nosler
Every year it seems we start looking sooner than ever for standouts amid all the gear produced annually by the shooting, hunting and outdoor industry. The past 12 months stand as testament to that. Indeed, the list we tabulated includes products covered as far back as 11 American Hunter print issues—such are …
6 Must-Have Hybrid Holsters for Concealed Carry
One of the most popular concealed carry holster styles is the hybrid, which is a combination of a Kydex shell and leather or other soft material backer. The beauty of this style is that it features a solid holster shell to safely retain the gun while allowing for comfortable carry …
Calif. Lawmaker Mistakes Plastic Litter for Firearm Packaging
Gun-control advocates often demonstrate that they have no knowledge of the very firearms they want to regulate or ban. California Assemblyman David Chiu (D) just joined those dubious ranks by posting on Twitter about finding plastic packaging for a Glock-style CO2 air gun that he clearly mistook for a firearm. …
Founding Fathers Quotes on the American Revolution and the Fighting Spirit for Independence
For the Founding Fathers, the Revolutionary War was not simply a matter of principle – it was a matter of life and death. “Give me liberty or give me death” was, after the Declaration of Independence, not a statement of political radicalism, but a simple recognition of the facts. If …
ON MEMORIAL DAY, WE CELEBRATE SUCH MEN AND WOMEN BECAUSE THEY LIVED
There’s a serenity about Section 60 at Arlington National Cemetery. It is a peaceful place. It’s where I choose to celebrate Memorial Day. Some might feel it is an odd expression to say someone celebrates Memorial Day. This is the day, of course, set aside to memorialize those who have …
Rifleman Q&A: Curious Semi-Automatic Mauser?
Q. I was at a gun show last weekend and saw a large semi-automatic rifle chambered in 8 mm Mauser. It had a 10-round box magazine that appeared to be loaded by stripper clips. It seemed somewhat similar to an M1 Garand as it was quite well-made. I asked the seller …
Personal Defense is About Establishing the Right Habits
As most of you know, I do not use the term muscle memory. Muscles don’t have memories and what we are really talking about are habits, good ones and bad ones. And, if we pay attention and think about what we do, we can identify those bad habits that need correcting. …
5 Tips To Improve Your Service Rifle Prone Shooting
One of the purest forms of marksmanship, there’s a good reason that Service Rifle has been a popular discipline for many years—shooters are challenged to shoot bullseye-style targets from the standing, sitting and prone positions. Typically fired as a four-stage match, many shooters are intimidated by the standing leg of the match, as …