Beretta has announced the launch of a new 687 Silver Pigeon III over-and-under (O/U) shotgun. An evolution of the Silver Pigeon I, this shotgun is designed for shooters seeking the reliability of the 680 platform presented with attractive aesthetics and a superior wood finish. The engraving is made with 5-axis laser technology. The …

Sightmark is releasing its latest optic, the Wraith HD 2-16×28 mm. This premium digital riflescope boasts a 1920×1080 CMOS sensor that delivers pristine images on a 1280×720 FLCOS display. The Wraith HD’s wide field-of-view is enabled by a large 28 mm objective lens and in-demand 2X lower base magnification, which perfectly …

This article, “The Best from Spain,” appeared originally in the September 2003 issue of American Rifleman. To subscribe to the magazine, visit the NRA membership page here and select American Rifleman as your member magazine. The most common question I am asked is, “Which Spanish shotgun is the best?” It’s very difficult to …

CMMG has expanded its lineup with the addition of the Mk57 .22 LR AR Conversion Kit. Now, you can transform a CMMG 5.7x28mm upper receiver group into a .22 LR by swapping the bolt-carrier group and pairing with an AR-15/Mk4 lower receiver. Add in a dedicated CMMG .22 LR magazine, and you are …

The weekend of August 22 and 23 was another violence-filled Saturday and Sunday in Chicago, with 66 people shot and five of those people killed. The previous weekend also saw 64 people shot—seven of them fatally. According to NBC Chicago, 2020 has seen a sharp increase in Chicago violence. “From …

At a time when a record number of Americans are buying firearms, many for the first time, Gov. Phil Murphy wants to shut down this trend, just like everything else in the Garden State.  The Governor has never hidden his disdain for private gun ownership, and he has certainly proven throughout the COVID …

Not satisfied with restrictive gun control measures already enacted by the New Mexico Legislature, like the ban on private firearms transfers and a red flag gun confiscation law, the Albuquerque City Council is poised to consider three additional gun control measures in September: Resolution R-20-68 urges the New Mexico Legislature to …

Above: Dry firing a .22 can peen the breech face so that a cartridge has difficulty—or is impossible—to chamber or extract. We all know that dry firing a rimfire cartridge firearm can damage the chamber edge to the point of rendering the firearm inoperable. With an inexpensive tool and the …

Today, the California Attorney General’s office filed a petition for an en banc hearing in Duncan v. Becerra—the NRA funded case challenging California’s ban on the possession of magazines capable of holding more than 10 rounds. The petition was expected after the 9th Circuit court of appeals affirmed that the ban violated …

I recently saw a post on social media in which a guy was explaining that you should just reason with a person who has just committed a home invasion by breaking into your house. At first I thought it was a joke—and I really hope that it was. Now, don’t …