NRA Gun Gear of the Week: Happy New Year 2018

American Rifleman Staff

posted on December 31, 2017

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It’s been another great year for American Rifleman, and we’ve covered a lot of new and interesting products and firearms. From our range to yours, we want to wish our friends a safe and happy holiday season, and we look forward to another year of guns and gear in 2018. Joe Kurtenbach has compiled a video of 2017's gear highlights, but to watch his complete video reviews from the past year, you can check them out individually below. Yes, it was a tough job, but someone had to do it ...

Javelin Bipod
Range Report: Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 Compact Pistol
NovX Ammunition
Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0 Compact Range Review
Elite Survival Systems Liberty Gunpack
Trijicon MRO Patrol
Glock 19 Gen5 On The Range
Smith & Wesson Performance Center Ported M&P9 with Red Dot Sight
Agency Arms Glock Magwell
Magpul X-22 Backpacker Stock
Springfield Armory XDM 3.8" Compact Pistol
IWB Holster Survey
Mag Pump
Tier 1 Concealed Agis Holster
Springfield Armory XD-E Pistol
Shield vs. Shield: Conclusion
Shield vs. Shield: Recoil
Shield vs. Shield: Trigger
Shield vs. Shield: Sights
Shield vs. Shield: Concept
Budget-Friendly Gentleman's Folders
Holster Hack for New Leather
Favorite .45s From Hornady
Crimson Trace RailMaster Pro
Lights on Carry Guns
Prepping a New Pistol for EDC
Kalahari Standouts
Winning Combination: Bergara and Hornady
Apex Action Enhancement Kit for Glocks
Gatco Scepter 20 Knife Sharpener
EOTech Vudu Riflescope
Real Avid Smart Mat and Bore Boss
5.11 Tactical Gun Bags
Glock Striker Control Device: The Gadget
Zero Distance Gear Test
LMS Defense Zero Defense Pistol
Ameriglo Glock Cap Sight
MGM Targets Steel Starter Kit
U.S. Army's New Pistol
Top 3 Handguns for Concealed Carry
Blackhawk Handgun Suppressors
Inland Mfg. .22 Suppressor and DB Foam
IWI Jericho JGear Kit
Zeroing AR Irons

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