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06/02/2026
Most firearm enthusiasts don’t need a "war belt" or "battle belt." While some enjoy the idea of preparing for every contingency, the vast majority of us need a reliable platform for a range session, a training class or a local club match.
Check out the link in the comments for a rundown on what your range belt should look like. 👇
06/02/2026
Research conducted by Responsive Management for the Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports (CAHSS) found that, in 2025, 78 percent of adult residents in the United States believe learning self-defense skills with a firearm is completely acceptable. That figure is up when compared to 2024’s findings.
Check out the link in the comments for more details on the study's findings. 👇
It's one of the classic trick shots. Ever tried cutting a playing card in half with a bullet? It's not easy with a .45, and it's even harder with a .22, like the Volquartsen Custom pistol we're shooting here.
06/01/2026
Well, we are American Rifleman, after all, so we couldn't miss taking a closer look at the slate of new rifles on the market for 2026. While our list is, by no means, comprehensive, we gathered up many of the most recent introductions to the consumer market. New rifles run the gamut from the latest and greatest packed with the most up-to-date features money can buy to retro-inspired models that give us a glimpse of the way things used to be.
Check out our full list of new rifles for 2026 at the link in the comments. 👇
06/01/2026
Any short list of the most influential handgun designs of the 20th century probably includes the CZ 75. Now, 50 years after its introduction, CZ is honoring that legendary status with the CZ 75 Legend.
Check out the full details at the link in the comments. 👇
05/31/2026
Way back in the day, the three Rs of learning were colloquially known as "Readin’, Rightin’ and Rithmatic." Fast-forward to modern performance shooting and the three Rs become "Rise, Return and Realignment," the core mechanics of recoil control.
The operative word here is control. How well you control each phase determines how well you control recoil. Either you control the firing recovery process, or it will control you.
Take a closer look at each one at the link in the comments. 👇
This Henry Repeating Arms 250th Anniversary rifle is all-American, with its .45-70 Gov't. chambering, walnut furniture, and Cerakoted American flag on the nickel-plated receiver. What a cool way to celebrate our nation's birthday!
05/30/2026
Slower-than-sound rounds are an art as much as a science. For target shooting, bullet upset is not important, but if you’re using subsonic loads for hunting or self-defense, it becomes critical.
Find out everything you need to know about subsonic ammunition at the link in the comments. 👇
Want to push the limits of the .22 Long Rifle cartridge? The Savage Arms 110 RF Core Tactical is a great platform to do it with. We found out firsthand by slinging some lead at steel 200 yards away.
Alex Robinson took it upon himself to address what he saw as several shortcomings in the AR-15 design. He consulted with special forces operators and asked what they wanted in a rifle platform. The result was the Robinson Armament XCR.