In the world of precision rifle shooting and long-range hunting, Finnish-manufacturer Tikka has made quite the splash over the past decade with its T3x line of bolt-action rifles. Last year, the company released the T3x Ace, a chassis rifle set up in “Game” (hunting) and “Target” (PRS) versions, the Target version of which was American Rifleman’s 2026 Golden Bullseye winner for Rifle of the Year. Lefties of the world unite and rejoice, as the company has announced left-hand versions of its award-winning models. The left-handed Ace models follow the righty versions. At their core is the T3x action, an update…

We are currently living in a unique moment in history—one that hasn’t been experienced before and can never be experienced again. This year marks the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America. Consequently, one wonders if, a quarter of a millennium ago, our Founding Fathers envisioned that the guns used by the patriots to win our independence would come to epitomize the very concept of freedom itself. Indeed, as they noted in the Second Amendment to the Constitution 15 years later, individual firearm ownership is an inalienable right that helped solidify the nation that became America.…

The National Shooting Sports Foundation’s (NSSF) estimate of last month’s gun sales was up 2.2 percent compared to August 2025. The numbers came in at 1,115,410 and 1,091,342, respectively. Firearm sales in 2026, compared to 2025, have now increased seven months in a row. It’s a welcome trend for a firearm industry fatigued from the post-pandemic sales lethargy. January suffered the only decline this year at 0.7 percent. It was more than erased with February’s 3.5-percent increase. Although NSSF’s numbers are widely considered a barometer of industry health, it’s widely recognized that the organization’s estimates are low. The figures are…

For me, drill work is about building consistency across changing variables. As distance decreases and time compresses, performance must remain stable. The goal is not just speed, but also to maintain control as the window tightens. The Rifle Standard Delta 2 is a drill that pressures recoil control, visual discipline and cadence as those demands increase. This drill is shot at multiple distances with progressively shorter par times, forcing you to balance aggression with accountability. Shooters typically overdrive the gun at closer distances, assuming it’s easier, which leads to unnecessary misses. Stay disciplined, track your sights and let speed come…

Armed Citizen® Today Two men allegedly attempted to break into a home in Jefferson County, Ala., on Labor Day. The homeowner spotted the two men, however, and asked them to leave the property. They refused, and a fight ensued. The homeowner fired one shot, causing the two suspects to flee. Both were arrested nearby a short time later and face charges of second-degree burglary and harassment. (wbrc.com; Birmingham, Ala.; 9/9/26) From the Armed Citizen® Archives – June 6, 1987 When a man kicked in the door of Teresa Roper’s Oklahoma City, Okla., duplex and threatened her with a knife, the 27-year-old…

Savage kicked off 2026 by announcing the next generation of its classic Model 110 line of bolt-action rifles. This included the Pro series, Core series, rimfire versions and new chamberings. The company has also introduced its updated Ultralite series, which combines the 110 action with a carbon-fiber-wrapped barrel. All of Savages Ultralite firearms are based around a Proof Research carbon-fiber-wrapped, stainless-steel barrel. “Next Gen” Model 110 features introduced this year include improved manufacturing processes used for the receiver, resulting in smoother and more precise bolt travel, an improved extractor claw with a dual ejector system and a second generation AccuTrigger.…

Friday, September 11th marks the 25th anniversary of the brutal 9/11 terror attacks.  Never forget, America, the magnitude of the losses. See the 2:10 mark, and beyond. – JWR. Today is also the anniversary of the Benghazi Embassy attacks, in 2012. (Those events were recounted in the Hollywood film 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi.) Please remember the sacrifice of J. Christopher Stevens, Sean Smith, and CIA (former Navy SEAL) agents Tyrone Woods and Glen Doherty. Between them, Woods and Doherty reportedly dropped at least 60 of the attackers, before their position was overwhelmed. Please also remember the spineless…

An investment group comprised of family members passionate about firearms and the outdoor sports has purchased Aero Precision, Ballistic Advantage, Stag Arms and VG6. The transaction ends more than two years of financial challenges faced by the firms. “To the customers, dealers, distributors, vendors, and industry partners who continued to believe in our brands and stand beside us: thank you,” the firm said in the announcement. “Now, we get to move forward. We’re coming back.” White Wolf Capital, a private equity firm that began operation in 2011, was the previous owner. It “recapitalized” Aero Precision in September 2013. A series…

For folks who enjoy shooting sports, it will probably not come as much of a surprise to learn that the .22 LR is the most popular cartridge in the United States. On average, about 1.5 billion rounds are manufactured and sold annually, or roughly 19 percent of all the ammunition produced domestically. Plenty of enthusiasts shoot it from a variety of pistols, revolvers and long guns for pursuits that include small game hunting, formal target shooting competitions and casual plinking.   Due to its ubiquitous availability, and its other positive shooting characteristics, it’s only natural that .22 LR would find its…

00:00:00 Speaker 1: From mediator and author Brian Burrow, this is Gunfighters, a gripping descent into the shocking true history of the American frontier. 00:00:09 Speaker 2: What’s long been considered the very first gunfight of the old western frontier happened in the scraggly village of Springfield, Missouri, just before 6 o’clock at the beginning of a warm Friday evening. As everyone watched, two men stepped out into the open. They had argued over a pocket watch one of them seized from the other to satisfy a poker debt. The man who took the watch was a tough character named…