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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NRA Achieves Historical Milestone as 25 States Recognize Constitutional Carry
A movement that was started by the NRA now is the law in over two dozen states.
Making Quick Decisions
Having a plan in place, even if it isn't perfect, is a lot better than making something up on the spot when lives are on the line.
I Carry: KelTec P15 Pistol in a Kinetic Concealment Holster
In today's episode of "I Carry," we have the new KelTec P15 pistol carried in a Kinetic Concealment holster along with a Buck Spitfire pocketknife.
Social Mayhem
As my score of regular readers knows, I enjoy waxing ineloquently about the finer points of riflery. You know, lighter guns, external ballistics, ammo this and technical that. Such mundane topics are fine insofar as sleep aids go, but occasionally (about every April) I am compelled to delve into far more serious topics, such as developing one’s social-media shooting-expert credentials. Why?
First Looks: Fix It Sticks Compact Ratcheting Multi-Tool Kit
Keep your gear up and running when you’re out and about.
Boys Antitank Rifle
In the dark hours before dawn on the 17th of August, 1942, two U.S. Navy submarines cautiously surfaced off a darkened island in the Pacific Ocean. U.S. involvement in World War II was barely six months old, and things had not gone well for America.
SIG Sauer Hosts SIG Freedom Days
See and shoot the latest guns, including military and law enforcement models.
Spring Cleaning
Straightening up the house also means straightening up your personal defense gear.
Canik METE SFx
For many American shooters, if they have heard of the Turkish manufacturer Canik at all, it is because of the company’s popular striker-fired pistol, the TP9. Offering surprising all-around quality and reliability at an extremely affordable price, the TP9 put Canik—and indeed Turkey—on the map when it came to handguns that weren’t merely inexpensive, but actually desirable.
First Look: Leica Amplus 6 Riflescope With MOA Reticle
More reticle options give you more great scopes to choose from.
DeSantis Gunhide Celebrates 50th Anniversary
What started out as a hobby has now become a major force in the industry.
First Look: Samson Manufacturing Heat Shield For Ruger 10/22
Adds style and functionality to one of America’s most popular firearms.
The KelTec P17: A 22 Pistol Ideal For Training
Get up to speed quickly without putting a hole in your wallet.
First Look: Elite Survival Systems Stealth Backpack
Keep your gear close at hand and out of sight.
First Look: CAA MCK Gen3 Pistol Conversion Kit
CAA USA has released the third generation of its MCK pistol conversion kit.
First Look: Gatorz Eyewear Delta M4 Lenses
Gatorz Eyewear is releasing the new limited edition Delta M4 Mirrored Lenses, the perfectcompliment to the popular Delta M4 frames.
Review: Armscor VRF14 Firearm
Armscor’s VRF14 is a box-magazine-fed, semi-automatic “firearm” ideal for home defense.
Review: IWI US Galil ACE Gen II Rifle
From its origins as an upgrade to captured AK-47s to this latest variant, the venerable Galil rifle has much to offer as a defensive carbine.
First Look: TruEarz Hearing Protection
Protecting your hearing on the range is easier thanks to the new TruEarz hearing protection from WildEar.
Round-up: EDC Flashlights Over $100
Light up the night with these high-performance everyday carry flashlights.