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Curious about the history of Marlin lever-actions? American Rifleman TV takes an in-depth look at the design, performance and history of these storied all-American firearms. From their New Haven, Conn., beginnings, to their current residence in Ilion, N.Y., follow American Rifleman staff through a wide-ranging rundown on this iconic brand, in this feature segment from a recent episode of American Rifleman TV.
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Despite being early adopters of several semi-automatic rifles for military use, the French army took several decades to work out a standardized semi-automatic rifle for general service use. The rifle that finally came to being was the MAS-49.
"An armed society is a polite society," goes the famous quote, which is also the inspiration behind Polite Society Industries, a new suppressor manufacturer that now has a complete line available to consumers.
Iconic American firearms maker Smith & Wesson will join NRA-ILA on the road as nation's leading firearm group turns out voters ahead of the 2026 midterm.
The 2026 National Firearms Survey conducted by William English of Georgetown University estimates that armed citizens in America use their guns 2.2 million to defend themselves or others.