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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New for 2021: Springfield Armory Ronin Operator in 10 mm
Springfield Armory recently added to the Ronin Operator 1911 line with a 10 mm variant.
Kansas Highway Patrol Selects EOTech EXPS2-0
Kansas Highway Patrol has awarded a $277,000 contact to EOTech for the purchase of the company’s EXPS2-0 holographic sights.
First Look: Arsenal SAM7K-34 AK Pistol
Arsenal, Inc., recently introduced the new SAM7K-34 AK-pattern pistol chambered in 7.62x39 mm.
First Look: Plano Element Gun Cases
Plano recently introduced its line of Element long gun cases, which are purpose-built for hard use.
New for 2021: Browning Buck Mark Contour URX 5.5-Inch
Browning recently introduced its Buck Mark Contour Grade URX 5.5-inch handgun, which has a Picatinny top rail for mounting optics.
First Look: Federal Premium Adds Four New Handgun Loads
Federal premium has added four new handgun caliber lines for 2021. Several new product line extensions in Hydra-Shok Deep, Punch, Syntech Range and more will be manufactured and delivered to dealers throughout the year.
First Look: Savage Arms Renegauge Competition Shotgun
Savage Arms' new Renegauge Competition shotgun builds on the American-made 12 gauge’s success and adds some new elements specifically designed to give the platform a competitive edge.
First Look: Winchester Wildcat 22 SR
The popular Winchester Wildcat 22 SR autoloading rifle from Winchester Arms, chambered in .22 LR, is now available in a new suppressor-ready model.
First Look: Benelli Lupo Rifle Adds Three New Calibers
Benelli recently added three new calibers to the Lupo bolt-action rifle, including 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win., and .243 Win.
First Look: Browning X-Bolt Mountain Pro Rifle
Browning recently introduced the new line of X-Bolt Mountain Pro rifles, which a carbon fiber stock that is now ¼ pound lighter than previous versions and the innovative new Browning Recoil Hawg muzzle brake that reduces recoil up to 77 percent.
First Look: Trijicon DI Night Sights
New from Trijicon are the DI Night Sights, which build on Trijicon’s experience with tritium and fiber optics, these dual illumination night sights are designed for personal defense, law enforcement, and professional shooters in mind.
First Look: Safariland Partners with Hardwire Ballistic Panels
Safariland recently announced its partnership with Hardwire Ballistic Panels to provide the next generation of armored vests.
First Look: Magpul PRS Lite Stock
Magpul recently introduced the PRS Lite Stock, which provides much of the same adjustability and features of the PRS Gen 3 stock at a lighter weight.
First Look: Magpul QR Rail Grabber
Magpul recently introduced the new QR Rail Grabber, which provides a compact, user-adjustable, true quick-release plate compatible with the A.R.M.S. 17S style footprint.
5 Great Gear Items for Concealed Carry in Cold Weather
No matter if it’s from cold weather or cruel intentions, the following pieces of gear offer welcome warmth as well as practical protection.
Hoppe’s and Champion Targets Renew Their Support for SASP
Champion Targets and Hoppe’s have renewed their platinum-level sponsorship of the Scholastic Action Shooting Program, which launched in 2012 and has grown to nearly 900 active teams nationwide.
First Look: Magpul MOE K2-XL Grip
Magpul recently introduced the MOE K2-XL Grip, which is designed for shooters with larger hands. Similar to the MOE K2 Grip, the XL variant is nearly 25 percent larger and serves as a drop-in upgrade for the AR-15/M4-style rifle.
First Look: Magpul MBUS 3 Sights
Magpul recently announced the newest addition to its backup sight family with the MBUS 3, which brings together the best strengths of the original MBUS and MBUS Pro Sights with a new backup sight system.
First Look: FN 509 LS Edge Handgun
FN recently introduced the new 509 Edge LS Handgun, which is a tactical pistol designed by FN to give shooters the "edge" in the most demanding environments.
Why You Should Include Your Entire Family in a Home Defense Plan
Don’t forget to include all of your family members in your home-defense plan.