Mark A. Keefe, IV was appointed editor of American Rifleman magazine in 2000, and was promoted to editor-in-chief of American Rifleman, americanrifleman.org and "American Rifleman Television" in 2003. He started out as a volunteer at the National Firearms Museum in 1988 and became a curatorial assistant there in 1990. He joined the American Rifleman staff in 1991 as an assistant technical editor. An NRA Life member, Keefe is a shooter, hunter and gun collector, specializing in British Lee-Enfield rifles. An Eagle Scout, Keefe taught rifle shooting, shotgun shooting and archery at Goshen Scout Camps while in college, becoming an NRA Certified Instructor in Rifle, Shotgun, Muzzleloading Rifle and Muzzleloading Shotgun. Keefe earned a bachelor of arts in History from the University of Maryland in 1989.

Keefe has written hundreds of bylined and non-bylined articles on virtually every facet of the shooting sports, ranging from firearms reviews to legislative issues. In 2003, he was awarded the Man-At-Arms Cup for "outstanding service in the field of arms and armour" for making American Rifleman, once again, an important reference for arms collectors. An avid waterfowler, upland bird hunter, varminter and deer hunter, Keefe has hunted all over the continental United States, Africa, Alaska and Canada. In 2002, Keefe created the format for "American Rifleman Television" and currently directs and supervises its editorial content.

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Unleashed — by Marshall Lewin
The enemies of the Right to Keep and Bear Arms have taken power in Congress, and their war on gun owners is coming; the only question is when. Anti-gunners hold key leadership positions in Congress. Here’s what you can do to stop them.

If A Rifle Could Talk … Finn Aagaard’s .375
— by Richard Mann
From 1983 until 1994, the late American Rifleman Field Editor Finn Aagaard, a former Kenyan professional hunter, impressed our readers with his keen and practical insight. He was meticulous in keeping records of every shot he fired, and through his journals, his pre-’64 Winchester Model 70 in .375 H&H speaks to a new generation.

Made For America’s Best — by Wiley Clapp
The 24/7 OSS DS .45 ACP pistol is Taurus’ answer to the requirements of the U.S. Special Operations Command. Although the Army trials to adopt a new .45 ACP have ended for now, you can own one of the guns designed for America’s toughest warriors.

A Veteran of Gettysburg — by Mark A. Keefe, IV
On July 2 or 3, 1863, Pvt. James Fallin of the 23rd Virginia Infantry lost or discarded his rifle while fighting on Culp’s Hill, near the sleepy little town of Gettysburg, Pa. More than 140 years later, his Enfield rifle-musket—a veteran of the battle—plays a key role in remembering one of the most important battles in American history.

The Leupold & Stevens Story: A Century Of Excellence — by Bruce N. Canfield
After 100 years of building optical instruments for industry, the military and outdoor sportsmen, the Leupold firm and its trademark Golden Ring are synonymous with quality in precision optics. This is the company’s story.

Gateway To Freedom—Meet Us In St. Louis!
— by NRA Staff
The 136th NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits promise to be one of our Association’s greatest celebrations of freedom ever! If you’re a shooter or hunter, here’s what you can expect to see—and do—in St. Louis, April 12-15. We’ll see you there!

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NRA and Law Enforcement - Nearly a Century of Common Bonds