Tactical Rifles

From the new book Guns of the FBI, take an insider’s tour into the G-man’s world of firearms and training with these 20 historical photos.

Once nearly forgotten, the AR-10 has risen to become a military and civilian favorite.

Find out how to go the extra mile with a custom rifle on the next Modern Shooter.

If you want to compete in the Heavy Metal Division of 3-Gun, you’ll need an AR-10. Here are the basics.

The K-3 Armenian Avtomat is an AK bullpup configuration. Here’s how this oddball and related AK variants came to be.

Early FBI sniper rifles were surprisingly basic. Today’s FBI HRT (Hostage Rescue Team) models are the tip of the spear in long-range shooting accuracy and features.

Developed in 1970, the AK-74 in 5.45X39mm was the Soviet’s answer to the U.S. Army’s M16 in 5.56mm NATO.

Contrary to public opinion, the Thompson submachine gun was not only used by Prohibition-era gangsters. In fact, the “Tommy Gun” was a favorite among early FBI agents as well.

Uniquely chambered, CMMG's Mk57 line is soft shooting and hard-hitting.

The Mk12 Mod 0 is a heavily customized AR-15 for mid-range sniper use. Here’s how to build your own.

The AK-12 has improved ergonomics and modularity over the AKM, AK-74 and AK-74M.

Like day and night, the AR-15 and AK-47 were designed for different purposes and achieve their ends disparately. Which one is right for you?

Shooting’s new super sport: extreme long-range shooting

When you really need a short, handy AR-15, nothing beats an SBR truck gun.

Engineers at Wilson Combat took a fresh look at its cutting-edge ARs and decided to create a dedicated 9mm platform — the AR9 series.

Before you crack into the gas system proper, it's good practice to check the status of your gas rings.