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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Use It Or Lose It
Marksmanship isn't a one and done thing.
Top Five "I Carry" Videos of 2024
Everything old is new again.
First Look: TALO Ruger LCP Max
Created to help celebrate Ruger's 75th Anniversary.
Expected Decline in Carry Permits Continues as Constitutional Carry Grows
As constitutional carry grows, the perceived need for a permit falls.
Fightin’ Iron: When the Belts Were Canvas and the Boxes Were Oak
Let’s face it, most folks are asleep when the big hand crosses the little hand, so the guys in black-and-white cars have to hustle to find things to do until the sun starts to lighten the eastern sky.
First Look: Otter Creek Infinity 7.62 Suppressor
Exclusively distributed by Silencer Shop.
Get To Cover
Movement is life.
First Look: LTT A300 Ultima Patrol Shotgun
Langdon Tactical takes the A300 Ultima to the next level.
First Look: Bighorn Armory AR500 Next Gen
Bring more power and versatility to your AR-10 firearm.
First Shots: Steiner Optics Red-Dot Sights and Low-Power Variable Optics
We tested some Steiner Optics red-dot sights and scopes at 5.7 Fest.
A Brief Guide To Trigger Geometry
How the trigger feels under your finger can have a big impact on your marksmanship.
First Look: Davidson's Exclusive Mini-14 Rifle
Chambered in .300 BLK with a Samson folding stock.
Pro Shop: Vehicle Gear
Keep you and your gear safe, secure and prepared for whatever awaits down the road.
First Look: G9 Defense 126 Grain Subsonic 9mm Ammunition
Built with an external hollow point bullet for improved penetration.
Straight Talk: Looking Back
The origins of some gear and techniques may surprise you.
First Look: Wilson Combat Division 77 Project 1
The brainchild of a new "skunk works" branch of Wilson Combat.
Near to Far Marksmanship Practice
We won't get to choose the distance a lethal force encounter.
I Carry: Heritage Roscoe .38 Special Revolver in a Tulster RATH Holster
In this week's episode of "I Carry," we have a Heritage Manufacturing Roscoe revolver with a 3-inch barrel carried in a Tulster RATH AIWB holster along with a Browning Branded Tanto pocketknife.
First Look: HSGI NVG Pouch
Stow your low-light gear where it will be safe and easy to access.
First Look: Bushmaster MUTA II Suppressor
A 5.56mm Iconel suppressor built by 3-D printing.