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In his 1895 poem entitled “The Young British Soldier,” Rudyard Kipling cautions the new recruit against blaming his rifle for his own poor marksmanship, and mentions the name of the longarm that secured the British Empire of the Victorian period: “When ’arf of your bullets fly wide in the ditch, …

Once again, the illegitimate White House has admitted that they are out to confiscate the guns of Americans, specifically those pesky AR-15-style rifles. The one thing they did get right is that they are weapons of war, arms the Second Amendment speaks about being protected for the People to keep …

With the AR-style rifle and pistol becoming ever more popular for self-defense use, there are some idiosyncrasies to consider, especially when using with an optic in close-quarter areas. One of these is bore/optic offset. Bore/Optic Offset What is optic offset? Simply put, a sighting system will never be 100 percent …

Armed Citizen® Today A San Antonio, Texas, homeowner defended his property against three armed intruders on the evening of Aug. 11, 2023. At 11:55 p.m., according to police, the three suspects arrived at the homeowner’s residence, and one of the suspects kicked in the front door. Officials said the man …

Alien Gear Holsters has just released the new Alien Gear Rapid Force Level 2 Slim Holster for 5th generation Glock G17 pistols. This new holster fit now joins the rest of the lineup which already includes holsters for other Glock pistol models such as the Glock G45 and previous Glock pistol …

Firearm: Shadow Systems Foundation Series MR920 (MSRP: $679) We’re taking another look at the Shadow Systems Foundation Series MR920 9 mm pistol today for a number of good reasons. First, the MR920 is in what you might call the “sweet spot” for a concealed firearm, with a 4-inch barrel, 7.13-inch overall length, …

Watch American Rifleman staff on the range in the above video to learn about an iconic lever-action rifle—the Marlin Model 336 Classic in .30-30 Winchester. This is a modern gun that, following the production pause after Remington’s bankruptcy, is now being made once again, thanks to Ruger. The iconic Marlin brand first began in the late …

President Joe Biden is, again, telling his donor class that he’s committed to violating his oath of office and will continue to seek to ban AR-15s – or Modern Sporting Rifles (MSRs). It’s not the first time, but he continues to show his ignorance of firearms in general and contempt …

ATLANTA — NSSF®, The Firearm Industry Trade Association, together with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Department of Justice (DOJ), announced a month-long public education campaign reminding the Greater Atlanta area public about stiff penalties facing individuals convicted of unlawful firearm purchases. The “Don’t Lie …

On Friday, Oct. 13, an explosion at the chemical compounding building at a Hornady Manufacturing facility west of Grand Island, Neb., claimed the life of one worker. A nearby hospital treated two others for non-life-threatening injuries—concussion symptoms and smoke and fume inhalation. A statement issued by Steve and Jason Hornady—president and vice-president …