Shooting Illustrated


Shooting Illustrated brings you the latest from the firearm industry, specializing in home and personal defense, concealed carry, long-range shooting and tactical firearms and gear.
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One Million Firearms Sold for 44 Months in a Row
The firearms market continues to experience record growth.
First Look: FN 15 Guardian Rifle
Featuring a free-floated barrel, adjustable stock, mid-length gas system and a nice price.
The Cardinal Rules of Defensive Shotgunning
In baseball, there are cardinal rules that every player learns from a good coach: Never strike out looking, never give up a walk with two outs if you’re a pitcher and never be the first or third out at third base—that sort of thing. In defensive shotgunning, there are also some hard rules to which shooters should adhere.
Review: ATN 3-14x X-Sight 4K INT Pro Optic
Are rifle optics going digital, just like camera optics have gone? Well, if it means packing in all these features at a very attractive price, the answer is probably "Yes."
Roundup: Glocks in 9mm
There's something for everyone here, from pocket pistols to full size competition guns.
First Look: Bear OPS Automatic Pocket Knife
A new quick-deploy knife with a reverse tanto blade profile.
NRA Annual Meetings About to Launch
Look for these exhibitors and many more.
I Carry: FN Reflex 9 mm Pistol in an ANR Holster
In today's episode of "I Carry," we have the brand-new FN Reflex micro-9 mm double-stack pistol and holsters from FN American and ANR Design.
First Look: FN America Reflex Pistol
A micro compact pistol that's easy to shoot, easy to use and easy to load.
What's More Important Than The Gun You Carry?
Taking a 10,000-foot view of self-defense means looking at all aspects of the subject.
First Look: High Speed Gear and Phokus Medical Kits
Two well-known brands team up to create full-featured medical response gear.
Review: Leupold Mark 5HD 2-10x30mm M5C3 FFP TMR Riflescope
Looking for a nigh-invulnerable, do-it-all scope? Leupold might just have the thing.
.223 Rem. vs .224 Valkyrie: The Call Of The Long Distance Shot
Pushing your AR-15 out past 500 yards can be done. It helps to have the best ammo for the job.
First Look: Xtech Tactical Magazine Extension for SIG Sauer P365
Add more rounds to your subcompact carry gun.
Watching Their Hands and Making Decisions
Ok, so there's a threat in front of you, and things are getting ugly. Now what?
First Look: Galco Parabellum 2.0 Shoulder Holster
An updated version of a classic concealed carry holster.
I Carry: Ruger-5.7 Pistol with a Riton Red Dot in an Alien Gear Holster
In today's episode of "I Carry," we have a Davidson's Exclusive Flat Dark Earth Ruger-5.7 pistol with a Riton MPRD2 red-dot sight in an Alien Gear Cloak Mod holster.
First Look: MDT Shot Timer
A modern take on an essential training tool.
Practice Makes Perfect?
How to get the most out of your practice sessions.
Kansas Highway Patrol Approves Steiner MPS for Duty
Red dot pistol optics continue to become popular with law enforcement and armed citizens.