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On August 18, United States Army Contracting Command awarded Federal Ammunition with a five-year contract to produce the AA40 5.56 NATO frangible ammunition (MK311 MOD 3) used by U.S. military branches during training.

It’s been three long years since NRA has been able to hold its regular Annual Meetings & Exhibits, which means it has also been three years since the last NRA-ILA Leadership Forum. In May, that drought came to an end over Memorial Day Weekend in Houston, Texas.

A few short years ago, the U.S. firearm market looked at Turkish pistols with a great deal of skepticism. Today, that stigma has largely faded, as many of these guns have proven themselves to be accurate, durable and, above all, reliable.

Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.

Known for its M1911 pistols and unique M1911 carbine, Iver Johnson Arms also imports an extensive line of shotguns produced by Armed Guns of Turkey.

Long revered for its somewhat Euro-centric bolt-gun designs, CZ has revamped its line, now offering American shooters models that compete directly with the most modern examples on the market.

Pride and satisfaction are the top reasons for handloading centerfire cartridges, but better accuracy and economy factor in, too. Regardless of why you want to reload, here’s how to get started.

Les Baer began tuning, fixing and modifying guns in 1973. His first shop, so to speak, was the basement of his home in Allentown, Penn. Enthusiasts quickly discovered the quality of his work and word spread. By 1976 demand was outgrowing his workspace, forcing him to expand. In 1980 he launched his full-time gunsmithing career by establishing Bear Custom Guns.

Today the K-80 is available in eight different versions and continues to dominate. Its performance remains world-class, thanks to a solid design and the company’s willingness to listen to feedback.