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: Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol Realtree Blue
A popular tactical shotgun gets a limited edition makeover.
First Look: Zero Tech 5-30x56mm Rifle Scope
Available with two different first-focal-plane reticles.
First Look: C&H Precision Red-Dot Sight
Known for their optics mounting plates, C&H is now creating the optics themselves.
The Real Training Challenge
Teaching is just a portion of what’s required to be an effective defensive-firearms instructor.
Summertime Carry Essentials
When the heat is on, the following items will help keep you cool and prepared.
First Look: Silencer Central Banish Speed K Ti
A compact size and light weight make for an easy to manage suppressor.
What Makes A Pistol Go Out Of Style?
Sometimes, firearms are released to much fanfare and market curiosity, only to crash and burn and end up in the dustbin of history.
Home Invasion 101
Your home is your castle. Act like it.
First Look: High Desert Cartridge .32 H&R Magnum Loads
Available with either a wadcutter or XTP bullet.
First Look: Smith & Wesson JM 327 Revolver
Identical to the world-record holding wheel gun ,and only 1,800 will be produced.
Got a Light? Weaponlights, Handhelds, and Concealed Carry
It gets dark quite often. Do something about it.
I Carry: Watchtower Firearms Apache Double-Stack 1911 Pistol in a PHLster Floodlight 2 Holster
In this week's episode of "I Carry," we have a Watchtower Firearms Apache double-stack 1911 pistol in 9 mm with a SureFire X300 weaponlight carried in a PHLster Floodlight 2 holster with a Garmin Tactix 7 AMOLED smartwatch.
First Look: Galco Miami Classic 40th Anniversary Edition Holster
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of an iconic TV show.
First Look: Streamlight TRL-7 HLX USB WML
Powered by either a removable USB-rechargeable battery or one CR123A.
Kryptek Outdoor Group Launches Pro Program
Special pricing for law enforcement, military and other personnel.
Can You “Power Up” by Screaming?
Power screams are common in the martial arts. Do they work when you're being attacked on the streets?
First Look: Barrett REC7 Rifle
An AR-15 that's built to Barrett standards.
First Look: Taurus 692 Executive Grade
Available in either .38 Spl./.357 Mag. or 9mm.
The Shooter’s Bookshelf: Gun Curious
What happens when a man of academia takes an honest look at American gun owners?
Review: RS Regulate AK Optics Mount
Easily add an optic to your AK-pattern firearm.