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Rock River Arms MournsLoss of Co-Founder Mark Larson

Rock River Arms President Mark Larson passed away Friday, April 5, 2013, at the age of 50. Larson, along with his brother Chuck, founded Rock River Arms in 1996 when they began producing high-quality 1911-style pistols and AR-15 style rifles. Since that time, they have earned the reputation of building some of the most sought after firearms in the industry.

Brownells 7th Annual GunsmithConference & Career FairSees Record Turnout

More than 400 attendees and 50 exhibitors filled the Des Moines, Downtown Marriott, March 27-28, for the Brownells 7th Annual Gunsmith Conference & Career Fair.

National Junior OlympicShooting ChampionshipsContinue with Women’s Rifle

The celebration of youth competitive shooting presses on into its second week Tuesday with the start of the Women’s Air Rifle competition for the 2013 National Junior Olympic Shooting Championships (NJOSC) at the United States Olympic Training Center, April 9-12 in Colorado Springs.

Making Homemade Barrel Adapters

Take a moment before hauling that trash to the dumpster—you may find something useful, such as .22 barrels.

When is your gun not a firearm?

Collecting firearms and performing in historical or educational productions have become very popular in the last few decades. Many people have asked us about the potential criminal liability for possessing and carrying the weapons used in such activities, writes attorney T. Edwin Walker, Vice-President/Attorney, Walker, Rice & Wisdom, P.C.

Smith & Wesson Flashlight Maker Picks Marketing Firm

PowerTech, Inc., worldwide licensee and manufacturer of the Smith & Wesson Flashlight line, has hired Blue August LLC to assist PowerTech with the Smith & Wesson Flashlight line's marketing direction, public relations and social media applications.

Time Capsule: “How to Shoot The U.S. Army Rifle” handbook, circa 1943

I recently ran across a fascinating copy of the U.S. Army’s “How to Shoot The U.S. Army Rifle” handbook, published in 1943. This book, subtitled The Infantry Journal, was prepared by First Lieutenant Arthur Goodfriend, creator of the Army's graphic portfolio on rifle marksmanship. The acknowledgements suggest how important the topic of shooting well was back then.

Rifle Sight-in Process, With Two Tips Most Shooters Will Never Do

Ryan Cleckner shares his process for sighting in a scoped rifle. There are some basics here, including bore-sighting, starting with a short 25-yard shot to get on the paper, and shooting groups before making adjustments at 100 yards. Two items at the end are also worth considering: slipping the scales and finding mechanical zero.

Part II from “How to Shoot The U.S. Army Rifle” handbook, circa 1943

Here’s another installment from 'How to Shoot The U.S. Army Rifle' handbook, published in 1943. Chapters: SIX STEPS TO PERFECT MARKSMANSHIP; IN SIGHTING AND AIMING, THERE'S NO SUCH THING AS ‘ALMOST RIGHT,'; FIRST SIGHTING AND AIMING EXERCISE; CLEAN AND BLACKEN YOUR SIGHTS.

Colt Employees Remind Lawmakers About Jobs, History

Samuel Colt's legacy is alive and well. On March 14, 550 workers from the two Colt operating companies, successors of the Colt Armory that once made iconic Colt Peacemaker revolvers, boarded buses that brought them to the Legislative Office Building, part of the state Capitol complex in Hartford.

Senator Tom Coburn Joins CCRKBA’s National Advisory Council

U.S. Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) has agreed to join the National Advisory Council of the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb announced today.

Making The Ruger 10/22 Team Challenge Conversion

GunReports.com presents this article from the American Gunsmith Library Book of the Rifle: aking The Ruger 10/22 Team Challenge Conversion. Gunsmiths will be called upon to make drop-in parts drop in and solve other difficulties associated with the upgrade of the stock Ruger 10/22 to a Team Challenge unit.

Rebellion In The Lower Courts

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the Protect Illinois Communities Act in January 2023, and it is among the nation’s worst gun-control laws. It bans...