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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Henry Raises $30,000 for 8-Year-Old Texas Boy’s Treatment
Henry Repeating Arms raised $30,000 with a ‘Guns For Great Causes’ campaign to benefit 8-year-old Kalel Hamilton of Leesburg, TX.
5 Most Common Handgun Upgrades
What are the five most common upgrades for a defensive handgun and how would you even discover that information?
First Look: Real Avid Master-Fit AR-15 Crowfoot Wrench Sets
Real Avid has just released their new Master-Fit AR-15 Crowfoot Wrench Sets specifically for building and modifying AR-15 rifles.
First Look: Smith & Wesson M&P15T II Rifle
Smith & Wesson Inc. is launching a new AR-15 pattern rifle, the M&P15T II, chambered in 5.56 NATO.
First Look: Hi-Point 995 & 4595 Special Edition Grand Union Flag
Hi-Point is putting a new twist on the company’s popular 9 mm and .45 ACP carbines that is being released just in time for America’s birthday.
Massachusetts State Police Upgrades to Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0
Smith & Wesson announced on June 24 that the Massachusetts State Police has transitioned to the Smith & Wesson M&P45 M2.0 as its official duty pistol.
A Complete Guide: Double-Action Revolvers for Defense
The double-action revolver is always worthy of consideration when someone sets out to select a personal defense gun.
First Look: New Handgun Fits for Galco KingTuk Cloud Holster
Galco's KingTuk holster is now available in even more holster applications.
Review: Trijicon IR-Patrol Thermal Monocular
Yes, thermal optics are expensive, but they can be an invaluable tool for home security and much more.
First Look: Blue Line Pump Shotgun
Blue Line, an importer of several established, though not necessarily well-known brands, has introduced this affordable copy of a base-model Remington 870.
First Look: Cold Steel Range Boss Folding Knife
Now they are coming out with the new Range Boss folding lockback for 2021, adding to their already extensive line of everyday carry folding knives.
I Carry: Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 4" Compact Optics-Ready Pistol with Sightmark Red Dot Sight
Today on "I Carry" we have a Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 4" Compact Optics-Ready pistol with a Sightmark Mini Shot M Spec red-dot sight carried in a JM Custom Kydex AIWB holster.
Why You Should Carry a Handgun Every Day
Sheriff Jim Wilson explains why carrying a handgun for personal defense is important to do on a daily, all-the-time basis.
First Look: Uncle Mike's Gun Cases & Sportsmen's Range Bag
Now Uncle Mike’s is releasing new range accessories, including padded long gun cases and a multipurpose sportsmen’s range bag that are designed for maximum portability and protection.
Federal Ammunition Awarded 3-Year Defense Ordnance Technology Consortium Contract
Federal Ammunition has been awarded a three-year contract to partner with the Defense Ordnance Technology Consortium to design, develop and demonstrate technological superiority in ammunition that will enhance U.S. warfighter effectiveness and survival.
First Look: SIG Sauer Threaded Barrels for P320 Handgun
SIG Sauer recently introduced two new threaded barrels for the P320 Compact and Subcompact.
What's the Advantage of a Carbon Fiber Barrel?
Carbon fiber barrels are growing in popularity—but how are they made and what do they offer for shooters?
What's the Advantage of a Carbon Fiber Barrel?
Carbon fiber barrels are growing in popularity—but how are they made and what do they offer for shooters?
First Look: Smith & Wesson M&P Spec Series Kit
Now Smith & Wesson is releasing a new, M&P Spec Series Kit, that is complete with an exclusive M&P9 M2.0 OR Full Size Spec Series pistol along with a Crimson Trace optic.
Smith & Wesson Shatters $1 Billion Sales Barrier for the First Time
Smith & Wesson sales for a 12-month period exceeded $1 billion for the first time in company history, according to figures released last week.