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: New Caliber Options for the Robinson XCR Rifle
6mm ARC and 8.6 Blackout are now available for this versatile line of rifles.
Review: Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 SMU Rifle
The feel of shooting an AR-15 with the ammo costs of .22LR.
Tightening Your Accuracy and Performance Standards
Take your skills one step further.
First Look: Nebo Luxtreme Flashlight
A tough flashlight designed for everyday carry in everyday situations.
Review: Canik METE SF Pistol
A fully featured handgun for less than 5 bills.
First Look: SIG Sauer MCX Rattler LT .300BLK Upper
A 6.5 inch barrel means it's easy to handle in tight spaces.
Essential Concealed Carry Accessories
There's more to protecting yourself than just carrying a gun.
First Look: 50th Anniversary M1A Rifle from Springfield Armory
Only 1,974 examples will be offered to the public.
2024 Golden Bullseye Awards
Our annual Golden Bullseye Awards go to those products that best combine innovation, value, utility, reliability and outstanding performance from among the hundreds we test.
I Carry: Smith & Wesson M&P Bodyguard 380 Pistol in a N8 Tactical Holster
We're also adding a CRKT CEO Microflipper pocketknife to round out this low-key defensive ensemble.
First Look: New Knives from Real Avid
A well-known gunsmithing toolmaker is now making a different set of tools.
First Look: C&H Precision LPVO Rifle Optic
A new riflescope from a leader in optics accessories.
Winchester Logo Riding on a Ford Mustang in NASCAR Cup Series
Look for it on the No. 10 Ford Mustang Dark Horse, driven by Noah Gragson.
Beretta M9 vs Beretta 92FS
Both pistols are products of the U.S. military's search for a new defensive pistol.
First Look: PHLster Holsters for the Taurus GX4 Series
New models of the Skeleton and Enigma Express now available for two popular carry guns.
First Look: Viridian Green Dot Sights For Taurus Pistols
Two different sizes are available that are specifically designed to work with your Taurus pistol.
The Age-Old Debate
Are revolvers out of date? Not hardly, says Sheriff Jim.
Review: Law Tactical ARIC Pistol Plate
Add more control to your large format pistol without adding a brace.
First Look: Armasight Collector 320 and Collector 640 Thermal Sights
Designed with night-time activities against predators and invasive species in mind.
New Guns for 2024
As more Americans buy guns for personal protection, new offerings for that expanding market abound. Never before has there been such a wide selection of purpose-built firearms for self-defense.