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New for 2024: CZ 457 Rimfire
CZ has introduced a new selection of 457 Rimfire Rifles, including the 457 Manners MTR, the 457 Chassis and the 457 Stainless Synthetic. These models are designed to deliver dependable performance for rimfire competition and small-game hunting. Incorporating a shared foundation, the CZ 457 Rimfire Rifle Models are characterized by common features such …
Review: EAA/Girsan Witness2311
One of the main criticisms of the 1911 platform is the (comparatively) low ammunition capacity compared to polymer-frame, striker-fired semi-automatic pistols. This criticism has some validity, of course. Traditional 1911’s use seven- or eight-round magazines, usually in .45 ACP, while the polymer handguns boast 9mm magazines often holding twice that …
Gun Of The Week: Smith & Wesson M&P FPC
Welcome to another American Rifleman Gun Of The Week video, and this time, we’re on the range with a compact defensive carbine from Smith & Wesson. The FPC, or Folding Pistol-Caliber Carbine, is a 9mm Luger-chambered, semi-automatic rifle that conveniently folds up for easy transport and storage, all while offering a host of …
A Disciplined Approach to Fire Control
When it comes to sending fast and accurate rounds downrange, the bottom line is to hit what you’re aiming at in a timely manner. However, when placed under the demand of exceptional speed, specific fire-control elements come into play. Once they are identified and isolated, these subcomponents—when refined—can be integrated …
District Court Calls California Gun-Control Attempt “Repugnant”
A federal judge recently deemed California’s new carry law, set to take effect on January 1, “repugnant to the Second Amendment.” On Dec. 20, U.S. District Judge Cormac Carney granted a preliminary injunction blocking portions of the state’s new carry law, which would have banned Californians—even those with a hard-to-obtain concealed-carry permit—from …
Sporting Clays vs. FITASC: Two Popular Shotgun Sports
When it comes to clay-shooting sports, there is no shortage of options. For instance, you can partake in trap (including wobble), skeet, 5-Stand Sporting, American Field Sporting, sporting clays and FITASC, among others. Each “game” has its own criteria and directions, as well as target presentations. Those seeking diversity can …
A Skills Test for Beginners
For me, “Drill Practice” is isolating an individual part of a skill and focusing intently on improving or mastering it. The goal with good drill practice is to maximize overall improvement while minimizing overall effort. Success equals consistency over time. When I start my beginner-pistol classes, it is difficult to …
This is What Empowering Women Really Looks Like
With gun ownership on the rise throughout the nation, women are one huge demographic that has seen noticeable growth in this area. Such is why NRA firearms instructor Robin Evans built a self-defense training company that caters exclusively to women, known as Chicks With Triggers. Evans launched Chicks With Triggers …
Preview: Savage Arms AccuCan Suppressors
Over the last few years, Savage Arms has expanded into a number of new product categories, ranging from shotguns with its Renegauge to handguns with its Stance concealed-carry pistol and all-American 1911. Now, the company is entering yet another category with the launch of its AccuCan suppressor line-up. Three models round out Savage’s suppressor offerings at launch. …
A Gun-Control Amendment?
The only positive thing that one can say about the governor of California’s ongoing attempt to add a gun-control amendment to the U.S. Constitution is that his effort is more transparent than usual. Instead of having a set of corrupt judges wave their wands and remove the right to keep …