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: TacStar AR-15 Brass Catcher
Looking to save your AR-15 brass for reloading? Want to avoid a lengthy range clean-up? Check out the TacStar AR-15 Brass Catcher.
Firearm Practice on a Budget
You’ve likely read countless articles admonishing you to get professional firearm training, but the costs of such an endeavor in terms of cash and time can be daunting. Here’s how to obtain some of the benefits of such an education without maxing out your credit card or taking leave from work.
20 New AR-Style Rifles for 2018
Even with a market overwhelmed by AR-15s and other AR-style rifles, manufacturers still managed to introduce a number of novel rifle designs to consumers, bolstered by new technology and cartridges.
First Look: Savage Arms MSR Competition Rifles
Need a rifle to dominate the competition at your club's next rifle shoot? The Savage Arms MSR Competition rifle series is designed to win with a combination of high-end features.
Choosing a Good Gun Belt for Concealed Carry
Why is it important to have a good gun belt? What are the the features to consider when choosing one? Here are a few tips on selecting the right belt for your concealed-carry rig.
First Look: Primary Arms Predator 1-6x24 Riflescope
Built with a unique reticle designed for predator hunting, the Primary Arms Predator 1-6x24 riflescope is purpose-built for your modern sporting rifle.
First Look: Bushnell First Strike 2.0 Reflex Sight
Bushnell updated its tactical optics lineup in 2018 with the launch of the First Strike 2.0 reflex sight.
5 Pistol Drills for Indoor Range Practice
Limited to a single-stall indoor range for your self-defense practice? Don't worry. Build your pistol skills with these five practice drills.
Drop Your Gun at the Range? Let It Fall.
Despite recent incidents regarding dropped handguns, the best practice for dealing with a dropped pistol is to just let it fall. Sheriff Jim explains.
I Carry: Springfield Armory 911 in a DeSantis Super Fly Pocket Holster
In this week's episode of "I Carry," we look at using a Springfield Armory 911 in a DeSantis Super Fly pocket holster, along with a few other essential pieces of EDC gear.
Review: MG Arms Behemoth in .50 BMG
There’s a new semi-automatic .50 BMG rifle on the block, and the MG Arms Behemoth lives up to its name in size, power and performance.
Classic Guns: Smith & Wesson Model 39 'ASP' Combat Pistol
In the workshop of mysterious genius Paris Theodore, the Smith & Wesson Model 39 was customized into the famous ASP combat pistol, supposedly used by clandestine agents.
First Look: Savage Arms Model 110 Wolverine
The new Model 110 Wolverine from Savage Arms is chambered in the big-bore .450 Bushmaster for hard-hitting power.
First Look: Crimson Trace CMR-208 Universal Tactical Light
Crimson Trace's latest product, the CMR-208 Universal Tactical Light, is designed to fit onto any railed firearm.
New Tactical Shotguns for 2018
In a year that was expected to be marked by a glut of ARs, gun manufacturers rose to the challenge of creating new and innovative firearms to excite a customer base that seemingly had seen it all.
First Look: Red Army Standard 7.62x39 Ammo
Century Arms' Red Army Standard brand brought back its popular 7.62x39 ammo offering last year and is importing select quantities for American consumers.
The Benefits of a .300 BLK Bolt-Action Rifle
Who says the .300 BLK is only for AR-15-pattern rifles? See how you can really make the cartridge shine in a bolt-action rifle.
Firearm Industry's Economic Impact Increases in 2017
With NICS background check numbers staying strong through 2017, the overall economic impact of the firearm industry continued to rise.
Classic Guns: The SVT-40 Battle Rifle
Russia’s answer to the M1 Garand, the SVT-40, clearly influenced Soviet battle-rifle development well into the latter part of the 20th century.
Review: Clinger Holsters Comfort Cling IWB/Pocket Holster
Offering consumers an inexpensive holster option that fits many guns, the Clinger Holsters Comfort Cling is purpose-built for IWB or pocket carry.