The first successful self-contained metallic cartridge in the U.S. was a rimfire, the .22 Short. It was introduced in 1857 as a self-defense round and it is still in production today. That inspired a huge number of rimfire cartridges, including the .44 Henry Flat used in the famous Henry Rifle. …

Springfield Armory’s Ronin Operator 1911 was first introduced in 9 mm and .45 ACP, both in full- and commander-length formats. Now, the Ronin Operator is available in 10 mm Auto with a GI-style recoil system and the classic two-tone design found on former versions of the pistol. The newest Ronin Operator features a …

CZ-USA’s handguns are known in the practical shooting disciplines for their speed, precision and dynamic performance. They are a popular choice for sports such as IPSC, USPSA, 3-Gun and Steel Challenge, with the CZ Tactical Sport leading the way. The crisp single-action trigger, outstanding ergonomics and long sight radius of the …

Magpul recently introduced the PMAG 10/30 AR/M4 Gen M3, a 10-round magazine built for the AR-15/M4-style chambered in 5.56 NATO/.233 Rem. but retaining the size and shape of the 30-round PMAG. The new PMAG 10/30 is designed for gun owners who reside in states with magazine restrictions who desire a standard …

Around the 1985-86 timeframe, Browning discontinued its Challenger rimfire pistol line and introduced the Buck Mark series. That line has since grown to over 20 models and covers a wide spectrum from plinking, small game hunting, to competition pistols. However, the newest Buck Mark model, the limited edition Plus Vision, …

Millions of Americans exercised their Second Amendment rights for the first time in 2020. And, it’s easy to understand why. Bare shelves at local grocery stores fueled fears that the breakdown in supply chains would lead to a breakdown in our social order. Inmates released early to stem the spread …

Everyone wants to participate in high speed training. You know, the training the SWAT guys, military special forces and other top tier outfits receive. Looking over the training landscape it appears this training is generally provided by “operators” during weekend classes and involve firing thousands of rounds. And while this …

As this is being written, it appears that both Senate runoff elections in Georgia have been decided. Raphael Warnock (D) and Jon Ossoff (D) have reportedly come out on top, and with them, the balance of power has shifted in the U.S. Senate away from American freedom. Americans who cherish …

The Problem You finally took the plunge. You bought a gun for protection. You took a class. You got your permit to carry concealed. You are all set—another thing checked off the bucket list of things to do. Is it that easy, or is there more to it? The Solution This …

In this week’s episode of American Rifleman TV, we take a look at the history of the Colt Walker revolvers which were requested from Samuel Colt by Sam Walker. For “Rifleman Review,” we take a look at the Lockdown Puck, a security device that allows users to monitor their firearms and valuables with a smartphone. On …