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D-Day + 75: Arms of the Airborne
Three airborne divisions participated in the Normandy invasion. Numbering almost 20,000 men overall, they would secure the flanks of the invasion area—with the British 6th Airborne Division on the eastern flank near the estuary of the Orne River and the American 82nd and 101st in the west near the mouth of the River Douve. Read More
The Short Route To Long-Range Mastery.
At 11.2 inches, it's one of the shortest first-focal-plane rifle scopes ever devised–with a 5-25x magnification range and a host of enhancements to help you master the longest shots. Target acquisition is optimized with bright, razor-sharp high-definition (HD) glass. Learn more at VuduOptics.com.
The Keefe Report: 2nd Lt. Kelso C. Horne
If you look on the June cover of American Rifleman you'll find a photograph by Bob Landry, taken about a week after D-Day, of a young soldier in the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division. Read More
8 Best Charge-Stopping Bear Cartridges
Over the decades, several cartridges have proved themselves as worthy against charging bears in North America. Here's a look at the best bear defense cartridges ever made. Read More
Using .22 Magnum for Self-Defense
Nobody wants to get shot, and just getting shot might be enough to convince an attacker you're not worth the trouble. Actually, the mere introduction of a gun into a confrontation is generally enough to change the game. Read More
The Keefe Report: "It's My Second Amendment"
This is the Colt U.S. M1911 .45 ACP pistol Burgett carried throughout his combat experience with the 101st Airborne Division in Europe during World War II. Nickel-plated and acquired by his father... Read More
The Forgotten Guns of D-Day
When we think of the D-Day invasion of Normandy in June 1944, images of Allied and German infantrymen locked in combat with the standard guns of 1944 come to mind. Read More
An Ode to the 16-Gauge Shotgun
Holding on for more than a century, the 16-gauge is seeing renewed interest, thanks to an inflow of new shotguns and technological advancements in ammunition and components. Read More
Top 5 'Budget-Priced' .50 BMG Rifles
All right, we'll address the most-obvious issue right off the bat here: "budget" and ".50 BMG" are two words that probably don't belong in the same sentence. Read More
Which Rifle Zero is Best for You?
Contributor Bryce Towsley takes a look at the pros and cons of several zero options to help you decide which is best for your hunting style. Read More
Range Review: Kel-Tec CP33
Ever since Kel-Tec brought the .22 Mag. PMR30 to market in 2011, its fans called for the .22 LR version of it for cheaper, quieter plinking. This year, after a long and secretive media blackout to allow production... Read More
17 Affordable Concealed-Carry Guns Under $300
Following on the success of our previous affordable firearm roundup, where we focused on 10 AR-15s found for sale under $500... Read More
After a Defensive Shooting: What to Do
You have just been attacked by an armed criminal and forced to deploy your defensive handgun. Too often, people who prepare for such a possibility fail to consider what they should do and what they should expect once the gunfire has ceased. Read More
Behind The Scenes At The Bianchi Cup
The NRA Bianchi Cup, the world's most prestigious pistol championship, was the brainchild of John Bianchi and Ray Chapman, who developed the match as a mishmash of three popular pistol disciplines... Read More
Shooting With One Eye or Two Eyes Open: Which is Correct?
You have just completed a class at a nationally known shooting academy where you learned a lot of good techniques that improved your shooting. One technique you could not quite grasp, however... Read More
The Most Famous Rifle Of D-Day ... Wasn't There?
Based on Cornelius Ryan's Longest Day, the epic Hollywood blockbuster of the same name featured actor Peter Lawford carrying what is arguably the most famous rifle of Operation Overlord. Read More
6.5 Grendel and 6.5 Creedmoor Cartridges
A few years back, I got a hankering to play with alternative AR chamberings, but the two I really wanted to try—both 6.5 mm cartridges—were unavailable due to ammunition shortages. Read More
Throwback Thursday: Letter From D-Day
Bill Shadel was one of only 28 American journalists to take part in the D-Day invasion. Shadel had been editor of American Rifleman and donned a uniform in 1943 to cover the war for the magazine... Read More
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American Rifleman American Hunter Shooting Illustrated
America’s 1st Freedom Shooting Sports USA NRA Family
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D-Day + 75: Arms of the AirborneThree airborne divisions participated in the Normandy invasion. Numbering almost 20,000 men overall, they would secure the flanks of the invasion area—with the British 6th Airborne Division on the eastern flank near the estuary of the Orne River and the American 82nd and 101st in the west near the mouth of the River Douve. Read More
The Short Route To Long-Range Mastery.
At 11.2 inches, it's one of the shortest first-focal-plane rifle scopes ever devised–with a 5-25x magnification range and a host of enhancements to help you master the longest shots. Target acquisition is optimized with bright, razor-sharp high-definition (HD) glass. Learn more at VuduOptics.com.
The Keefe Report: 2nd Lt. Kelso C. HorneIf you look on the June cover of American Rifleman you'll find a photograph by Bob Landry, taken about a week after D-Day, of a young soldier in the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division. Read More
8 Best Charge-Stopping Bear CartridgesOver the decades, several cartridges have proved themselves as worthy against charging bears in North America. Here's a look at the best bear defense cartridges ever made. Read More
Using .22 Magnum for Self-DefenseNobody wants to get shot, and just getting shot might be enough to convince an attacker you're not worth the trouble. Actually, the mere introduction of a gun into a confrontation is generally enough to change the game. Read More
The Keefe Report: "It's My Second Amendment"This is the Colt U.S. M1911 .45 ACP pistol Burgett carried throughout his combat experience with the 101st Airborne Division in Europe during World War II. Nickel-plated and acquired by his father... Read More
The Forgotten Guns of D-DayWhen we think of the D-Day invasion of Normandy in June 1944, images of Allied and German infantrymen locked in combat with the standard guns of 1944 come to mind. Read More
An Ode to the 16-Gauge ShotgunHolding on for more than a century, the 16-gauge is seeing renewed interest, thanks to an inflow of new shotguns and technological advancements in ammunition and components. Read More
Top 5 'Budget-Priced' .50 BMG RiflesAll right, we'll address the most-obvious issue right off the bat here: "budget" and ".50 BMG" are two words that probably don't belong in the same sentence. Read More
Which Rifle Zero is Best for You?Contributor Bryce Towsley takes a look at the pros and cons of several zero options to help you decide which is best for your hunting style. Read More
Range Review: Kel-Tec CP33Ever since Kel-Tec brought the .22 Mag. PMR30 to market in 2011, its fans called for the .22 LR version of it for cheaper, quieter plinking. This year, after a long and secretive media blackout to allow production... Read More
17 Affordable Concealed-Carry Guns Under $300Following on the success of our previous affordable firearm roundup, where we focused on 10 AR-15s found for sale under $500... Read More
After a Defensive Shooting: What to DoYou have just been attacked by an armed criminal and forced to deploy your defensive handgun. Too often, people who prepare for such a possibility fail to consider what they should do and what they should expect once the gunfire has ceased. Read More
Behind The Scenes At The Bianchi Cup
The NRA Bianchi Cup, the world's most prestigious pistol championship, was the brainchild of John Bianchi and Ray Chapman, who developed the match as a mishmash of three popular pistol disciplines... Read More
Shooting With One Eye or Two Eyes Open: Which is Correct?
You have just completed a class at a nationally known shooting academy where you learned a lot of good techniques that improved your shooting. One technique you could not quite grasp, however... Read More
The Most Famous Rifle Of D-Day ... Wasn't There?Based on Cornelius Ryan's Longest Day, the epic Hollywood blockbuster of the same name featured actor Peter Lawford carrying what is arguably the most famous rifle of Operation Overlord. Read More
6.5 Grendel and 6.5 Creedmoor CartridgesA few years back, I got a hankering to play with alternative AR chamberings, but the two I really wanted to try—both 6.5 mm cartridges—were unavailable due to ammunition shortages. Read More
Throwback Thursday: Letter From D-DayBill Shadel was one of only 28 American journalists to take part in the D-Day invasion. Shadel had been editor of American Rifleman and donned a uniform in 1943 to cover the war for the magazine... Read More
NRA Publications Network
American Rifleman American Hunter Shooting Illustrated
America’s 1st Freedom Shooting Sports USA NRA Family
National Rifle Association * 11250 Waples Mill Rd * Fairfax, VA. 22030
| Contact Us
