American Rifleman

American Rifleman is not a gun store, range, or gunsmith shop. It's the official journal of the National Rifle Association—a firearms publication that covers everything from new gun releases to detailed product reviews, shooting sports news, and industry trends.

The publication maintains active coverage across multiple categories:

• •Gun Reviews - Detailed testing and evaluation of rifles, handguns, shotguns, and revolvers from manufacturers like Ruger, Kimber, Springfield Armory, Smith & Wesson, Walther Arms, and others
• •New For 2026 Coverage - First looks at upcoming firearms including the Diamondback SDR-A revolver, FN 309 MRD, Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0FC, and models from Staccato, Beretta, and CVA
• •Ammunition News - Tracking ammunition trends, including coverage of Federal's All-American Target Loads, Remington's limited-edition "We The People" ammunition line, and ammunition tax policy changes
• •Optics & Accessories - Reviews of riflescopes (Burris Veracity, Nightforce ATACR 7-35x56mm F1), sights, and tactical gear from manufacturers like Magpul, Viridian, and others
• •Historical Content - "I Have This Old Gun" series examining classic firearms like the Remington Nylon 66, Ruger Mini-14, and Westley Richards "Monkey Tail" Carbine
• •Armed Citizen Reports - Real-world self-defense accounts and defensive gun use stories
• •Video Content - American Rifleman Television (ARTV) featuring manufacturing tours, product reviews, and shooting sports coverage

American Rifleman is part of the broader NRA ecosystem that includes:

While American Rifleman is the publication, the NRA operates actual shooting programs including:

• •NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program - Standardized shooting skill tracking
• •Competitive Shooting Programs - America's Rifle Challenge, collegiate programs, and sanctioned competitions
• •Firearms Training - NRA certified instructors, CCW courses, and range safety officer training
• •NRA Gunsmithing Schools - Professional gunsmith certification
• •Shooting Sports Coach Development - For coaches at all levels
• •Adaptive Shooting - Programs for disabled shooters
• •Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics - Beginner and intermediate women's instruction

American Rifleman is a national publication with no physical location in Alaska or anywhere else. It's headquartered by the NRA and distributed to members nationwide. If you're looking for local shooting ranges, gun stores, or training facilities in Alaska, American Rifleman reviews and covers products used at those facilities—but doesn't operate them.