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: Mossberg 590R and 590RM Shotguns
Mossberg expands its line of defensive scatterguns.
Rifles: Transition Time
You should be able to swap between long gun and pistol without problems.
First Look: Smith&Wesson M&P 15 SBR
Chambered in 5.56 NATO and available in a variety of different configurations.
Dealing With A Dark Parking Lot
For most people, "street crime" is actually "parking lot crime."
First Look: Taurus GX2 9mm Pistol
An entry-level pistol loaded with features.
Living With Your Defensive Gun
No one was ever born into the concealed-carry lifestyle.
First Look: Magpul EHG Module For The Ruger RXM
Customize the look, feel and features of your new Ruger pistol.
Skills Check: Hopscotch Drill
Train while having fun.
Best Of Rifle Roundup 2024
The defensive rifle market continues to expand.
First Look: New Multifit Holsters From Falco
Available in four new models for a wide variety of guns.
Online Ammo Buyers Beware
That ammo store you see on social media may not be what it seems.
Deterrence or Defense
Why you carry your handgun is as important as how you carry it.
First Look: Charter Arms Coyote Revolvers
Two different models, each chambered in .380 ACP.
NRA Publications Announces The 2025 Golden Bullseye Awards
Including a new category for "Competitor Of The Year."
2025 NRA Golden Bullseye Pioneer Award
Bob Scott, Chairman of the Board, Smith & Wesson
The Anti-Drone Laser Is Fast Approaching
Reports that it goes "Pew! Pew! Pew!" when fired remain unconfirmed at this time.
Handguns: Cold Weather Carry
When “dress in layers” conflicts with “stay strapped or get clapped,” what should you do?
Interchangeable Parts
Aftermarket triggers sometimes require professional fitting.
First Shots: Hornady 5.7x28mm Ammunition
Checking out the new Black and Critical Defense 5.7 mm ammo from Hornady.
Ammo: Accelerators
Remington’s Accelerator line of ammo has an interesting history.