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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Hornady Wins .300 BLK DoD Contract
Hornady recently won a Department of Defense contract for its .300 Blackout Sub-X TAP ammunition.
First Look: TruGlo Tac-Pod Carbon Pro Bipod
TruGlo recently introduced the new Tac-Pod Carbon Pro Bipod, featuring a lightweight design with adjustable folding legs.
Gun Build: The Warthog AR Pistol in .300 HAMR
A love for combat aircraft combined with a passion for tinkering with firearms led our editor-in-chief to build an homage to the A-10 Thunderbolt II, aka the Warthog, in the form of an AR-based pistol chambered in .300 HAMR.
Optics Guide: New Pistol-Mounted Dots for 2020
One of the fastest-growing trends in the firearm business is pistol-mounted red-dot sights. Plenty of established companies have been offering dots for a while, but are increasing offerings while others are joining the crowd.
3 Great Flashlights for Less
Need a flashlight that won't break the bank? Here's a look at three great flashlights for less.
First Look: Galco Ankle Trauma Medical Kit
Designed for ultimate versatility, Galco's Ankle Trauma Medical Kit (ATM-KIT) is an ideal component to any everyday carry kit.
First Look: Meprolight R4E Tru-Dot Sights for Use with Suppressors
Meprolight makes the perfect open sights for use with handguns and suppressors. The R4E Tru-Dot Suppressor-Height sights are a great option on or off duty.
6 Great Hammer-Fired DA/SA Handguns on the Market Today
It's a striker-fired world out there, but the DA/SA still has a valuable place in the shooting world. Here's a look at six of the best DA/SA handguns on the market today.
Training is Just as Important as the Firearm You're Carrying
It's easy to get fixated on the guns & gear we use for self defense, but in reality it's the training and skill that will make the difference in a gun fight.
First Look: Savage 110 Precision Rifle in Left-Hand Models
Ideal for long-range shooting and competition, Savage's new 110 Elite Precision & Precision rifles are now available in left-hand models.
I Carry: Colt Python Revolver in a Galco Holster
In today's "I Carry" episode, we feature Colt's new Python revolver in .357 Magnum, carried in a Galco Phoenix leather holster and a Buck 110 pocketknife.
Manufacturers Struggle to Keep Up with Soaring Ammunition Sales
Thanks to a charged political climate and continued COVID-19 crisis, ammunition sales have continued to soar as manufacturers try to keep pace with increased demand.
First Look: IrresistibleWorks Bullet Lapel Pin
After weeks sheltering in place, it’s time to celebrate and, undoubtedly, a lot of those postponed weddings will take place soon. If those brides and grooms are firearm enthusiasts, IrresistibleWorks has something ideal for their special occasion.
Review: SOG-TAC XR and Trident AT Knives
The SOG-TAC XR and Trident AT are two new knives that deliver premium quality at a reasonable price for the everyday carry crowd.
Marlin Celebrates its Sesquicentennial
Marlin Firearms Company got its start in 1870, when founder John Marlin opened his facility in New Haven, CT.
First Look: Springfield Armory Ronin Operator 4.25-inch 1911
Springfield Armory recently introduced the new Ronin Operator 4.25-inch 1911, a compact, lightweight, Commander-length pistol.
Speer Ammunition Awarded $112 Million Contract with DHS, CBP
Speer Ammunition was recently awarded a record $112M contract with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
First Look: Swampfox Optics Trihawk 3x Prism Scope
Swampfox Optics recently released its newest optic, the Trihawk 3x Prism Scope.
PolyOne Acquires Clariant Masterbatch, Changes Name
PolyOne, a leader in the advanced polymer technology that creates many of the components on firearms and accessories shooters rely on, has acquired the color masterbatch businesses of Clariant and Clariant Chemicals India.
Leupold Mark 5HD Selected by Army Precision Sniper Rifle Program
Leupold & Stevens’ Mark 5HD riflescope was selected as the day optic for the U.S. Army’s Precision Sniper Rifle (PSR) program.