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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I Carry: FN America FN 509 Compact MRD Pistol with Swampfox Justice Red-Dot Sight
In today's episode of "I Carry," we have an FN America FN 509 Compact MRD pistol with a Swampfox Justice red-dot sight installed, carried in a JM Custom Kydex holster.
7 Great New Pistols for 2021
From old school revolvers with a modern twist to groundbreaking new designs, Frank Melloni rounds up 7 great new pistols for 2021.
First Look: Real Avid Foul-Out Gunk Blaster
Real Avid is introducing Foul-Out Gunk Blaster, a quick-drying gun cleaning solution that is polymer safe and can be confidently and liberally applied on the bench or in the field to blast away burnt powder residue, grease and field grime.
January 2021 Gun Sales Up Nearly 80 Percent
More than 2.2 million firearms were sold in the United States in January, according to an estimate from Small Arms Analytics & Forecasting (SAAF).
January 2021 Gun Sales Up Nearly 80 Percent
More than 2.2 million firearms were sold in the United States in January, according to an estimate from Small Arms Analytics & Forecasting (SAAF).
8 Hot New Rifles for 2021
Brad Fitzpatrick rounds up the best new rifles for 2021, which include ARs, long-range rifles, and more.
First Look: Liberator HP 2.0 Advanced Hearing Protection Headset
Safariland is releasing a new model of their Liberator HP 2.0 Advanced Hearing Protection Headset, which helps compress and reduce hazardous sound to safe levels inside the headset without muting other ambient sounds or audio.
Review: Arrowhead Tactical Apparel Carrier Jogger
The Carrier Jogger from American Tactical Apparel offers premium quality concealed carry in an athletically designed pair of joggers.
The Physics of Machine-Gun Fire
There’s a science to the employ of full-automatic weaponry in wartime.
First Look: Berger 73-Grain BT Target & 77-Grain OTM Tactical Ammunition
Berger Ammunition recently launched two new loads for the .223 Remington: the 73-grain boat tail Target and 77-grain OTM Tactical loads.
RemArms to Begin Production March 1
Roundhill Group’s Federal Firearm License (FFL) has been approved, according to a report from a local NY news station, and as a result RemArms is scheduled begin production on March 1.
Essential Gear for the New Gun Owner
Having the following gear can keep your guns clean and in working order.
First Look: Ulfhednar Short Day Range Bag
Ulfhednar recently introduced the Short Day Range Bag, which is designed in Norway and built from ultra-tough Cordura nylon.
New for 2021: Kimber Aegis Elite Pro in 9 mm
Kimber's new Aegis Elite Pro handgun in 9 mm offers shooters an optics-ready configuration that features an all-steel slide and 4-inch barrel.
New for 2021: Kimber Aegis Elite Pro in 9 mm
Kimber's new Aegis Elite Pro handgun in 9 mm offers shooters an optics-ready configuration that features an all-steel slide and 4-inch barrel.
The History of the Glock G17
A revolution in firearm design that begat a revolution in self-defense.
First Look: Real Avid Gun-Max Gun Oil
Real Avid recently introduced Gun-Max Gun Oil, a firearms lubricant with a proprietary formulation that consistently outperforms in every important benchmark of firearm protection.
Which Type of Body Armor is Right for You?
Body armor comes in many sizes, shapes and protective levels. Learn what type is best for you with this primer on bullet-resistant gear.
First Look: Sako S20 Precision Rifle
Rifle company Sako has brought out their new S20 Precision Rifle for 2021. The S20 is a versatile rifle full of modular features you can change out depending on whether you are hunting or target shooting.
First Look: Sako S20 Precision Rifle
Rifle company Sako has brought out their new S20 Precision Rifle for 2021. The S20 is a versatile rifle full of modular features you can change out depending on whether you are hunting or target shooting.