Joaquin Jackson was an icon within the legendary Texas Rangers, having served from 1966 until 1993, as well as a prominent NRA board member. He became famous after his appearance on the cover of Texas Monthly in February 1994, in which he held a classic long gun: the Winchester Model 94. Throughout …

After World War I, the French military recognized the deficiencies it had with handgun supply and effectiveness during the war and sought to adopt a new, more-modern design. In 1921, it created a list of requirements for the Grande Puissance, or “High Power,” service pistol. These requirements included compactness, effective accuracy …

Reminiscent of a Colt display at Philadelphia’s 1876 Centennial celebration, this “wheel” of engraved First and Second Generation Colt Single Action Army revolvers highlights the myriad barrel length, finish and stock options that individual owners either factory-ordered or commissioned through the years to personalize their Peacemakers. This year marks the …

Owners of Ruger 10/22-pattern semi-automatic rifles will benefit from the modularity and compactness of the Trek-22 bullpup conversion kit. The stock upgrade integrates unique features, such as additional magazine storage, QD sling cups, a Picatinny rail and M-Lok accessory slots while also improving the trigger with a more than 1-lb. …

In the world of duck hunting they are the first family—a gritty, down-to-earth group of duckmen, driven by their faith in the Almighty, their love of family and the pursuit of ducks. The original Duck Commander, Phil Robertson, now 76, let a sly chuckle roll when I asked him if he …

Armed Citizen® Today A Grayson County, Va., resident defended himself when he encountered an alleged intruder inside his home on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. Around midnight, the alleged intruder made his way into the home by breaking in through a bedroom window. Alerted by the sound of the entry, the …

Many shooters shy away from support-hand-shooting exercises because these drills can reveal just how “weak” their non-dominant-side skills are. By working ambidextrous drills like the Compass Drill early on, new shooters tend to avoid the learned, fearful bias against one-handed and support-handed shooting. This drill requires the shooter to mentally …

Machined from 6061 aluminum billet, the Wilson Combat Omni H Tactical, Cantilever, AR Platform Scope Mount 30mm features three integral recoil lugs along with three hardened-steel mounting crossbolts to offset the recoil and abuse of the largest MSR cartridges when paired with the robust optics commonly preferred by shooters. Weighing a mere …

Inconsistencies in rimfire ammunition brass are quite apparent, which is why competition and target shooters, dedicated varmint hunters and enthusiasts turn to a nuanced process to gain an extra edge in performance—batch-sorting rimfire ammunition. This process is made easier with a simple accessory for dial calipers from Hornady. The 17-22 …

The magazine in your hands is one of the oldest continuously published in the world. As you see here and read in Editor In Chief Brian Sheetz’s column, in 2023, we are celebrating a century of The American Rifleman. Although published since 1885, the editors of the magazine back in 1923 …