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In Memoriam: Frank R. Brownell III, June 24, 1939 – June 18, 2025

American Hunter sadly marks the passage of a legendary businessman, marketer and friend of hunters, gun owners and the Second Amendment: Frank R. Brownell III, who with his father, Bob, and son, Pete, placed Brownells Inc. and its products foremost in the minds of gun owners everywhere, passed away on June 18, 2025, after a lengthy illness, just six days away from his 86th birthday.

In Memoriam: John Brewster “JB” Hodgdon (Oct. 16, 1936-June 13, 2025)

The Second Amendment and NRA community has lost a truly great champion: John Brewster “JB” Hodgdon, who with his brother Bob led Hodgdon Powder Company into the American gun-owning lexicon, passed away on June 13, 2025.

2025 NRA Golden Bullseye Pioneer Award

The Smith & Wesson we know today, perhaps the entire firearms industry, would not be the same today were it not for Robert L. “Bob” Scott.

Melvin Forbes, Designer of the Famous Model 20 Mountain Rifle, Dies at 77

The world of mountain hunters lost a true pioneer on June 5, 2024.

American Hunter 2024 Golden Bullseye Award Winners

American Hunter has announced the recipients of its 2024 Golden Bullseye Awards, honoring exceptional design, manufacturing, performance and value for American hunters and gun owners.

Melvin Forbes and Family Announce Gunsmithing Scholarship

Melvin Forbes, founder of New Ultralight Arms, has teamed with Montgomery Community College to offer the Melvin Forbes Next Generation Scholarship for gunsmithing students who attend the institution.

American Hunter 2023 Golden Bullseye Award Winners

American Hunter has announced the recipients of its 2023 Golden Bullseye Awards, honoring exceptional design, manufacturing, performance and value for American hunters and gun owners.

American Hunter's 2022 Golden Bullseye Award Winners

The editors of American Hunter have announced the recipients of our 2022 Golden Bullseye Awards.

American Hunter's 2021 Golden Bullseye Award Winners

The editors of American Hunter have announced the recipients of our 2021 Golden Bullseye Awards.

American Hunter’s 2020 Golden Bullseye Award Winners

The editors of American Hunter have announced the recipients of our 2020 Golden Bullseye Awards.

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