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This week, American Rifleman’s Joe Kurtenbach discusses some of the little things you can do to improve the functionality of your gear. “Always Improve Your Position” is a mantra Kurtenbach picked up during his time as a U.S. Army Cavalry Scout, and while he’s no longer establishing observation posts or building up defensive positions, the philosophy still holds true. Don’t get complacent, don’t be satisfied with good enough. There are always little things you can do to ensure you and your gear perform when needed. Learn more in this week's NRA Gun Gear of the Week video.
Ruger's American rifle line represents a good balance between cost and performance, and the latest generation offers many welcome upgrades, as seen on this Gen II Patrol model in 5.56 NATO.
This episode of NRA’s The Armed Citizen Podcast refutes one of the biggest false claims gun-control groups and the politicians they support repeat ad nauseam by asserting that the Founding Fathers could not have imagined the AR-15.
Initially designed by Croatian manufacturer HS Produkt to fulfill a military contract, the Kuna has since arrived on U.S. shores through Springfield Armory as a semi-automatic, large-format handgun chambered for the 9 mm Luger cartridge.
North Carolina’s Bear Creek Arsenal makes AR-15s, 10/22s and handguns, but new for 2026, it is introducing its first AK-pattern firearm with the BC-47.
Reliable pistol-caliber carbines, especially with quick-caliber-change capability, are fun, and the ASR 1911 from TNW Firearms is one of the most unique of the bunch.