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Meeting with Fat Tony - Blog

All things, apparently, are a matter of perspective. When I told my teenage son that I was going to interview Emmy-nominated and Tony-award-winning actor, producer and writer Joe Mantegna, the first words out of his mount were, “Hey, isn’t he Fat Tony on the ‘Simpsons’?”

June 02, 2011

The Mini-Me Gardner - Blog

Undoubtedly, the coolest gun I saw at the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Pittsburgh was a half-scale, mechanical marvel, beautifully rendered in polished brass and sitting on a table Navy Arms/U.S. Armament booth. Gleaming under the florescent lighting of the show hall was a newly manufactured two-barreled Gardner Gun chambered in .22 Win. Mag.

May 24, 2011

Who Would Buy That Thing? - Blog

“What is Leupold thinking with the CQBSS? It costs more than most used cars,” wrote one budget-conscious NRA member. “Who can afford $6,000 for a scope?” Yes, it is indeed spendy, and to paraphrase my friend and colleague American Rifleman Shooting Editor Glenn M. Gilbert as he wrote in the May issue, if one has the means, it is an impressive optical device that is innovative, feature-laden and rugged. It is the first of its kind; capable of handling several different roles—from door-kicking to sniping—currently served by different optics within the same military unit. But with that versatility comes cost, weight and size.

May 19, 2011

Click, Click ... Click - Blog

When things, go, well, not as planned.

May 13, 2011

Really, The Versa Max Deserves It - Blog

"OK, so American Rifleman gave a Golden Bullseye Award to gun that, if used, could 'result in property damage, serious personal injury or death,'" wrote one NRA member. "Do you guys read your own magazine? See the Versa Max recall on page 94 in the May issue of American Rifleman—it's for the same gun you gave a Golden Bullseye to as Shotgun of the Year on page 63!" Added another: "It looks like you are in Remington's pocket."

May 11, 2011

World War II Heroes to Sign Books/DVDs at Seminar - Blog

World War II Heroes to Sign Books/DVDs at Seminar

April 26, 2011

2011 Preliminary Schedule of Events - Blog

It's that time of year again; the 140th NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits are almost underway and we couldn't be more excited. In just three short days, the NRA, along with loyal members—like you—and industry affiliates, will descend upon the city of Pittsburgh, Pa., for a freedom-filled weekend of captivating speakers, informative exhibits and educational seminars, a few of which will be hosted by American Rifleman Editor-in-Chief Mark Keefe and American Rifleman Managing Editor Aaron Carter. For a complete list, check out the Preliminary Schedule of Events.

April 25, 2011

Browning Left-Hand X-Bolt Hunter - Article

Although the gun’s lineage can be traced to the company’s BBR and A-Bolt, the X-Bolt stands on its own as the next-generation Browning bolt-action.

March 30, 2011

The Greatest Pistol in the World - Article

Join American Rifleman for a look back at a century of America’s greatest combat handgun—the U.S. Model of 1911 in .45 ACP.

February 24, 2011

American Rifleman Television: 2011 Episode Guide - Article

The popular firearms show returns to the Outdoor Channel in 2011 to showcase the newest groundbreaking guns and examine historical pieces from the past.

February 18, 2011

FNH USA’s SCAR 17S - Article

The SCAR 17S is a semi-auto version of the military’s selective-fire MK17 Mod 0.

February 16, 2011

NRA Secretary Named Defender of Freedom - Article

Former Marine major and NRA Secretary Jim Land was honored as the Taurus Defender of Freedom.

February 15, 2011

Discussing the Beretta Px4 Storm - Blog

While best known for shotguns and for supplying the primary sidearm of the U.S. military, Beretta also produces a polymer-frame pistol called the Px4 Storm. Available in three sizes—full, compact and subcompact—and three calibers, the Px4 Storm features a rotary barrel lockup in the full-size and compact and a tilting barrel lockup in the subcompact.

February 14, 2011

Quashing Raging Judge Rumors - Blog

The rumor mill has been grinding away since SHOT that the new 28-gauge Taurus Raging Judge has been declared a National Firearms Act item by the ATF and would not be coming out. As is often the case with rumors, this is not true according to American Rifleman Editor-in-Chief Mark Keefe.

January 26, 2011