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 2018: Thompson/Center T/CR22 Rifle
Built as a do-it-all rimfire platform, the new Thompson/Center T/CR22 rifle is perfect for the range, field or first timers.
5 Great Handguns Seen at NRA Annual Meetings 2018
What direction is the handgun market heading in 2018? Check out some of these designs seen on the floor of the 2018 NRA Annual Meetings for an idea of what's hot and what's not this year.
5 CCW Products Built for Off-Body Carry
Dress for success, but when circumstances prevent conventional concealed-carry methods, the following items may offer alternative peace of mind.
New for 2018: Thompson/Center PC Long Range Rifle
Designed for the growing market of precision shooters, the Thompson/Center PC Long Range Rifle is loaded with features designed to help owners excel at distance.
Hornady Wins FBI Ammo Contract
Worth $11 million, Hornady won a contract to supply the Federal Bureau of Investigation with its 9 mm 135-grain FlexLock Critical Duty ammunition.
First Look: Faxon Firearms M&P Pistol Slides
Two new pistol slides designed for use on Smith & Wesson M&P guns are now available from Faxon Firearms, giving consumers attractive aftermarket add-ons.
First Look: Butler Creek ASAP Electronic Magazine Loader
The new ASAP Electronic Magazine Loader from Butler Creek enables easy, work-free loading of your AR-15 magazines.
9 New Concealed-Carry Revolvers for 2018
Revolvers have long been popular guns for concealed-carry and personal protection, and the latest introductions in the category in 2018 continue a successful trend.
5 New Shotguns Seen at the 2018 NRA Annual Meetings
Even the venerable shotgun has seen a number of exciting advancements in 2018. Check out these five options seen on the floor of the 2018 NRA Annual Meetings.
5 Product Highlights from the 2018 NRA Annual Meetings
There were countless guns and gear on the exhibit-hall floor at the 2018 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits. Here are five stand-out products seen by our editors.
New for 2018: DoubleStar ARP7 Pistol
DoubleStar added together a number of its popular AR-15 pistol components together in one all-new platform: the ARP7.
New for 2018: Smith & Wesson Model 19 PC Carry Comp
For 2018, Smith & Wesson brought back the long-dormant Model 19, and one of the updated models is the Carry Comp designed for daily use.
5 Must-See Rifles at NRA Annual Meetings 2018
In addition to the popular AR-15 platform, other unique rifles also made an appearance at the 2018 NRA Annual Meetings.
New for 2018: Mossberg Shockwave in .410 Bore
Mossberg expanded its Shockwave models in 2018 with the launch of a new version chambered in .410 bore.
5 Hot AR-15s Seen at NRA Annual Meetings 2018
America's most popular rifle showed up in countless booths at the 2018 NRA Annual Meetings. Check out five cool AR-15s we saw on the show floor.
New for 2018: Springfield Armory Saint Pistol in .300 BLK
A new caliber joins the popular pistol lineup of the Springfield Armory Saint AR-15, giving consumers an option in .300 BLK.
Crimson Trace Offers 'Buy One, Get One' Light Promotion
Want a free light built for tactical use? Take advantage of the Crimson Trace "Buy One, Get One" Light Promotion.
First Look: Steiner M7Xi 4-28x56 Riflescope
Building on the success of the company's popular M5Xi riflescope, Steiner Optics raised the bar with the launch of the company's all-new M7Xi 4-28x56 optic.
I Carry: Springfield Armory XD-S 4.0 in a Bravo Concealment Holster
In this week's episode of "I Carry," we look at using a Springfield Armory XD-S 4.0 in a Bravo Concealment Torsion holster, along with a few other essential pieces of EDC gear.
Leupold Offers Marine Corps' DMR Riflescope at NRA Annual Meetings
Want to get your hands on the same optic produced for the Marine Corps' Squad-Designated Marksman Rifle? Leupold will have a limited quantity available at the 2018 NRA Annual Meetings.