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: Volquartsen ENV Pistol
Volquartsen Firearms is expanding its line of 22 LR pistols with the new ENV pistol.
Mandatory Safety Recall of All FN M249S Rifles
FN America has announced a mandatory recall of all FN M249S semi-automatic belt-fed rifles sold before Jan. 1, 2022.
First Look: New Holsters from VersaCarry for 2022
VersaCarry is starting off 2022 by adding new products to their existing lineup of American holsters and accessories.
First Look: Meopta MeoSport R 3-15x50 mm RD Riflescope
Meopta's MeoSport R 3-15x50 RD riflescope offers an affordable, durable option for long-range shooting.
First Look: Cabot Guns Moonshot 1911 Pistol
Cabot Guns introduces a 1911 that's literally out-of-this-world--with an actual lunar meteorite part of the construction.
Sightron S6 5-30x56 ED riflescope
Sightron is launching of a new line of S6 5-30x56 ED premium riflescopes for long-range pursuits.
Editor's Picks: SHOT Show 2022, Day Four
Here are five more neat new things we saw at SHOT Show 2022 on our last day on the show floor.
New for 2022: Taurus 327
The .327 Fed. Mag. cartridge has long been overlooked, but it is a powerful, versatile option for personal protection. Taurus has recognized the .327's appeal and is now offering an affordable revolver chambered for this hidden gem of a self-defense round.
New for 2022: Burris Introduces XTR Pro Riflescope and Accessories
Burris' latest riflescope features multiple illuminated, front-focal-plane reticle options, an innovative locking turret system and an optical design ideal for anyone looking to shoot at extreme distances.
New For 2022: Galco UnderWraps Elite
Galco changed the bellyband concept with the new Underwraps Elite, which allows concealed carry of a handgun and accessories around your midsection with myriad options for the pistol's location, added comfort and the ability to carry EDC accessories like spare magazines and a flashlight.
New For 2022: Smith’s Everyday Carry Knives
If you're looking for a new EDC knife, check out these new offerings from Smith’s Consumer Products. The company introduced four new folding knives perfect for comfortable carry in a pocket and for rugged, daily use.
Editor's Picks: SHOT Show 2022, Day Three
Here another roundup of cool things we saw at SHOT Show 2022 on the third day of the show.
I Carry: Springfield Armory Hellcat OSP Pistol in a PHLster Skeleton Holster
In today's episode of "I Carry," we have a Springfield Armory Hellcat OSP pistol with a Shield Sights RMSw red-dot sight carried in a PHLster Skeleton holster.
First Look: Smith & Wesson CSX 9 mm Pistol
Smith & Wesson recently introduced the CSX, a single-action, aluminum-frame 9 mm pistol.
New for 2022: Blackhawk Knoxx AR Polymer Handguards
With M-Lok attachment points, a built-in handstop and an aluminum heat shield, the new Blackhawk Knoxx AR Polymer Handguards promise to be an outstanding upgrade for your AR-pattern rifle.
New for 2022: Stoeger STR Handgun Line Expands
The STR-9SC Sub-Compact series meets the needs of today's concealed carrier with models featuring tritium sights and an optics-ready slide while keeping price to a minimum.
New for 2022: SureFire New Turbo Series Handheld Lights and Weaponlights
Thanks to end-user feedback, SureFire has improved upon its Turbo series of handheld lights and weaponlights, offering improved performance with the same craftmanship and durability consumers have come to expect from the brand.
New for 2022: POF-USA Phoenix
Brand-new from the ground up, the POF-USA Phoenix is a large-format handgun with a host of user-friendly features, including the ability to mount a pistol brace or a sling, a mil-spec AR-15 trigger, a Mission First Tactical grip and an M-Lok-compatible handguard.
New for 2022: Heritage Mfg. Rough Rider TC
While one might not expect to find a threaded muzzle, Picatinny rail and fiber-optic sights on an Old West-style, single-action revolver, that's exactly what Heritage Manufacturing did with its new Rough Rider TC (Tactical Cowboy).
2021 Sets 2nd-Highest Gun Sales Mark
The total number of 2021 firearm purchases processed through the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) was the second highest on record.