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American Rifleman's Mark Keefe takes a look at the Ruger Security-9 Compact. A scaled-down version of the full-size Security-9, the Security-9 Compact is designed for concealment, with an internal hammer, a 3.42" barrel, a 6.5" overall length, dovetailed sights and a polymer frame. The pistol also features a 10-round magazine, compatible with 15-round full-size Security-9 magazines and a manual safety. For more on Mark Keefe's experience with this affordable concealment gun, check out the video here, and for more on the Ruger Security-9 Compact, please visit ruger.com.
Pedersoli brings the double rifle into both affordable and practical territory with their Kodiak Survivalist Compact Express Rifle chambered in .44 Mag.
For those seeking the best possible prices on ammunition, a number of new tools have emerged to give firearm enthusiasts an edge up when it comes to feeding their guns on a budget.
Newly updated for 2026, the 30th edition of the “Traveler’s Guide to the Firearm Laws of the Fifty States” is a must-have resource for those who travel often and therefore must navigate the patchwork maze of laws imposed in various localities.
In production since 1973, the Ruger Mini-14 has spawned a rather healthy aftermarket of parts and accessories. Here are five that you really can't live without if you're a true Mini-14 fan.