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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The Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon
The lore filtered down from American ground forces in Vietnam—and later from those in Iraq, Afghanistan and other conflicts—was that the M16 and its related M4 platform worked well when they worked, but sometimes failed spectacularly under various combinations of dust, dirt and heat.
First Look: Safariland Multicam Holsters
Black Multicam is back, by popular demand.
U.S. Army Selects SIG Sauer Advanced Sniper Rifle Ammunition
SIG Sauer will supply .300 Norma Mag ammunition to the military in two distinct bullet types.
Review: Springfield Armory Hellion Rifle
Unconventional yet functional, Springfield’s new Hellion bullpup rifle is actually well behaved.
First Look: CMMG Dissent Large-Format Pistol
No receiver extension, no buffer tube, and it's available in .300 BLK, 5.56 NATO or 5.7x28 mm.
First Look: Federal .22 WMR Punch Personal Defense Ammunition
A defensive 22 Magnum cartridge that packs a punch.
The Basics of Tactical Shotgun Training
A shotgun can be a devastating firearm for home defense, especially with good tactical shotgun training.
First Look: Anderson AM-10 Gen 2 Rifles
New affordable AR-10 rifles in three different configurations.
A Popular Defense Gun of Yesteryear
Sheriff Jim reminds us that you don't know where you're going until you know where you've been.
First Look: Colt King Cobra Target 22 LR
The look and feel of an iconic .357 Magnum revolver, the fun and easy shooting of 22LR.
Review: Versacarry Comfort Flex Custom IWB Holster
An extra layer of padding means an extra layer of comfort.
First Look: Remington 10 mm Auto Golden Saber
New defensive ammunition options with the thump of 10mm Auto.
I Carry: Arex Delta Gen2 M 9 mm Pistol in an ANR Holster
In today's episode of "I Carry," we have an Arex Delta Gen2 pistol in 9 mm with a Truglo XR21 red-dot sight carried in an ANR Holsters Appendix holster.
SIGnificant P365 Upgrades
Amp-up your SIG Sauer P365 with the following premium components.
Kimber Extends Micro 9 Tac-Mag Promotion
Get a free 7 round magazine with the purchase of a Micro 9 pistol.
Training While Injured
Knowing how to keep your skills sharp and do effective training while injured can reduce the time needed to get back up to speed.
Wiley Clapp Honored at Gunsite Academy
A classroom at the prestigious training facility will carry on his legacy.
This Camp 9 Ain’t Doing So Fine
By engaging in regular maintenance and periodically replacing the Marlin Camp Carbine’s buffer, owners can ensure their firearm functions optimally for decades.
First Look: CZ-USA Left-Handed 457 Rifles
New options for southpaws include models chambered in 22LR and 22 WMR.
The Springfield Armory Hellcat vs. the Hellcat Pro
We take a look at both sides of the Hellcat vs Hellcat Pro debate.