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: New Backcountry Rifles From Weatherby
Designed for the rugged outdoors.
Gas Versus Inertia Shotguns
When it comes to semi-automatic shotgun actions, what’s the difference?
Rifle Roundup: Watchtower Spec-Ops Type 15 With An Aimpoint Micro H-2 Optic
And we've added a Nightstick LGL-160 light to this rifle.
First Look: MAC-5 And MAC-5K Pistols
Both are based on an iconic H&K design.
First Look: Aves Hardshell Shotgun Case
Hardshell protection, soft-sided portability.
Hornady Honored with Mid-States Distribution Lifetime Achievement Award
Jason Hornady, vice president of Hornady Manufacturing, accepted the honor.
Review: Kalashnikov USA KR-9S
For those looking for a pistol-caliber carbine that’s a bit different, this AK-inspired version stands out.
First Look: Galco Corvus Speed Cut Holsters For 1911 Pistols
A lightweight, easy to use convertible holster.
First Look: Ruger 10mm LC Carbine
The convenience of the LC Carbine teams up with the power of the 10mm round.
Roundup: Concealed Carry Holsters For The Glock G48
Glock's popular micro-compact is even easier to carry using one of these holsters.
Never Forget
A special pistol and holster serve as a reminder of a horrific day in our history.
Barrett Secures Norwegian Defense Contract for M107A1 Rifles
"Cold bore shot" takes on a new meaning in Norway.
Learn About Body Armor
Body armor has advanced both in technology and ubiquity.
First Look: Springfield Armory Echelon With Manual Safety
An extra layer of safety added on to an already safe pistol.
First Look: Primary Arms Optics SLx 1-10x LPVO
Includes a fiber optic-powered reticle for easy daytime illumination.
Ditch the “Carry Rotation”
Guns can be gun, but your carry gun is there for a specific purpose.
First Look: X-Vision Optics Impact 100 Thermal Laser Rangefinder
Works in conjunction with X Vision's thermal optics.
The Long And Short Of It
The length of a revolver’s barrel affects ammunition performance, but how much?
First Look: Riton Optics Tactix ARD 2 Red Dot Sight
Small, light and uses the Micro T1 footprint.
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