This article, “Sight In Your Hunting Rifle,” appeared originally in the May 2006 issue of American Rifleman. To subscribe to the magazine, visit the NRA membership page and select American Rifleman as your member magazine. Zeroing a hunting rifle may well be one of the most critical, yet controllable, aspects of hunting. Incredibly, though, a …

Armed Citizen® Today An Amazon delivery driver in Middletown, Ohio, defended himself when he was allegedly targeted by a knife-wielding stranger on Aug. 7, 2022. The driver was making his usual rounds that Sunday when a man approached him, knife in hand. Upon seeing the stranger approaching with the weapon, …

When President Joe Biden (D) again called for a ban on popular, commonly-owned semi-automatic rifles on October 13—a goal the White House press secretary repeated on October 24—he was attempting to dictate to Americans what are the key issues at stake in this midterm election on November 8. But then, President Biden …

Q. I was looking at a foreign semi-automatic rifle at a gun show recently and overheard some people nearby talking about a “U.S.-parts count.” What does this have to do with an imported rifle, and why is it a concern? A. What you overheard was likely a discussion of one of …

“Many of the same people who call for more-punitive criminal-justice policies,” George Soros, a billionaire who has spent a lot to take away your freedom, wrote in The Wall Street Journal in July, “also support looser gun laws.” Yes—and? There is, of course, nothing remotely inconsistent about such a position. The keeping …

Looking for the perfect gift for a fellow firearm fan? Maybe you’d like to gently suggest a gift idea for yourself? We’ve got you covered, whether your budget jiggles, folds or involves a call to your Swiss banker. One of the following products will be the perfect choice this holiday …

The last part of the 20th century was the age of the high-end 1911. But, with the new century we entered the era of the ever-shrinking 9 mm pistol. Springfield Armory capably filled that demand with its 18-ounce Hellcat. Last year the company introduced an excellent rendition of the Browning Hi Power—the …

Of the many firearm inventors throughout American history, Samuel Colt was one of the more interesting characters. Despite the current-day fame behind the Colt name, Samuel Colt did not start out in the firearm industry. Rather, his early career was marked by many failed business ventures, which even included time as a …

Sometimes, when a good legislator introduces a strong piece of legislation while in the minority, the reaction of some is to scoff. This begs the question: Should advocates push for strong legislation when we know it does not have the votes to pass Congress, let alone override a president’s veto? In …

Optics and pistol-sight manufacturer Meprolight, based in Israel, has made significant inroads into the U.S. tactical market the last few years. These inroads will only expand with the introduction of the new Mepro Tru-Vision, a compact and extremely functional red dot. The Tru-Vision has all the features of the best red …