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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First Look: Samson Manufacturing Hannibal Rail for Ruger Rifles
This new generation of rails for Ruger Mini-14 style rifles makes it easier to add an optic to your gun.
New Ammo for 2022
I’m a bit reluctant to present the new ammo products slated for production in 2022 because some of the new loads advertised for 2021 have yet to make it to dealer’s shelves. The reason for this was the unprecedented demand for ammunition we experienced over the last two years.
Visualize Success
Peak performance starts with seeing what success with the mind's eye.
I Carry: Springfield Armory Hellcat OSP Pistol in a We The People Holster.
In today's episode of "I Carry," we have a Springfield Armory Hellcat OSP pistol with a Crimson Trace RAD Micro Pro Green dot sight carried in a We The People Freedom holster.
A Higher Power
FN America has reintroduced a classic pistol into the civilian market. Is it the equal of the original Hi Power, or maybe, just maybe, is it even better?
First Look: Galco Change Carrier
Change you can believe in.
First IP Licensed Pistol NFT Developed
New technology bridges the divide between the range and internet.
James Bond’s Walther PP & PPK
How many articles about the Walther PPK have started out with, “Bond, James Bond,” and then delved into the film history of Ian Fleming’s greatest secret agent?
Souvenir Self Defense
Can you use a classic, original-style 1911 in .45 ACP for self defense?
Review: Fix-It Sticks Compact Ratchet Multitool
The new Compact Ratchet Multi-Tool from Fix-It Sticks offers 15 popular bits and a ratcheting driver in a package the size of a pistol magazine.
First Look: New Shooting Rests by Birchwood Casey
First Look: New Shooting Rests by Birchwood Casey
Managing Unknown Contacts
Keep potential trouble at a distance where you can deal with it appropriately.
MidwayUSA Receives Third Baldrige Award
The National Quality Award recognizes companies with outstanding quality management throughout their organization.
First Look: TRACT Optics Hunt Series Scopes
First Focal Plane reticles, crisp optics and rugged construction are just some of the features of these new scopes.
Remembering Bill Jordan
Bill Jordan and I became friends in about 1976 and remained so until his death in 1997. Born in Louisiana in 1911, Jordan had a lengthy career in the U.S. Border Patrol, interrupted by World War II service as a fighting Marine.
Self Defense Myths
Knowing the laws of the land is just as important as knowing how to shoot.
First Look: Anderson Manufacturing A4 Series
The four new complete builds from Anderson range from a large-format pistol to a 20 barreled AR.
Downsized Defense
When advising others on the perfect gun for home defense, it’s become fairly en vogue these days for well-intentioned folks to say: “Just get a 20-gauge. It’s smaller than a 12-gauge, lighter, recoils less and it’s all you need.”
Outdoor Edge FieldLite Knife
An everyday carry knife that works just about everywhere.
Holster Review: Blackpoint Tactical FO3 IWB Holster and Mag Pouch
A kydex holster that can be worn in a number of different locations around your waistline.