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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Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 Compact Torture Test: 2,000 Rounds Complete
We have crossed the finish line in the 2,000 round testing of the Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0 Compact!
Train to Fight: Solid Defensive Habits for the Armed Citizen
Developing good habits for defense in training is vital for the armed citizen. These habits might one day save your life.
63 Brand-New Handguns Released in 2018
Handgun manufacturers stepped it up in 2018, flooding the market with a host of new options, from 1911s to revolvers to today's latest concealed-carry guns. See which of these belong in your collection.
U.S. Army Looking For Submachine Guns?
The U.S. Army is taking another look at the submachine gun as a more-discreet option for security forces.
Skills Check: The 3-Second Drill
Practice your shooting fundamentals with this straightforward yet challenging drill.
Aimpoint Launches New ACRO Series Sight
Aimpoint recently introduced its new line of red dot sights, the Aimpoint ACRO (Advance Compact Reflex Optic) Series, developed for use on pistols and other weapon platforms.
Review: Blackhawk SOLAG Recon Tactical Gloves
Designed to protect the hand during shooting and other scuff-potential exercises in the field, the SOLAG Recon gloves from Blackhawk are built tough and have a few innovative features.
42 All-New Rifles 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 rifles to excite a customer base that seemingly had seen it all.
Injured in an Attack? Stay in the Fight.
In any sort of fight, the possibility of injury is real. Be prepared to do what it takes to keep fighting and prevail.
3 Warning Signs on Your Range Brass
How do you know when you're having ammo trouble? Check out these warning signs on your spent brass.
First Look: Air Venturi Hellboy Tactical Air Rifle
Based on the popular M4 carbine used by the U.S. military, the Hellboy tactical air rifle from Air Venturi allows for inexpensive training and plinking fun with a real-feeling platform.
Magazine-Hoarding: Always Be Prepared
The “old days” weren’t always good, but taught us a valuable lesson about scarcity.
AR-15 Stock Installation: Tips & Tricks
Installing a new stock on your AR-15 is a fairly simple task, even for first-time owners. Here’s how to properly install a collapsible stock, along with a look at the latest generation of super-compact options on the market.
SIG Sauer and Max Michel Team Up to Prevent Suicide
SIG Sauer and Max Michel have partnered with the Active Heroes Foundation to raise money toward veteran services.
New for 2018: Wilson Combat Recon Tactical in 224 Valkyrie
Wilson Combat joined a number of other manufacturers in offering its precision AR-15 platform in the new 224 Valkyrie cartridge.
First Look: MTM Case-Gard Tactical Handgun Cases
For those transporting or storing multiple handguns, the new lineup of Tactical Handgun Cases from MTM Case-Gard offers a solid containment option.
First Look: CRKT Knife Maintenance Tool
With the new Knife Maintenance Tool from CRKT, consumers can keep their go-to EDC blade sharp and ready for use anytime and anywhere.
Hand-to-Hand Self-Defense Training: Which Option is Best?
A range of personal-defense disciplines are available to those looking to sharpen their hand-to-hand skills. Which one should you choose? Here's the rundown.
I Carry: SIG Sauer P226 in a Mitch Rosen Holster
In this week's episode of "I Carry," we look at using a SIG Sauer P226 in a Mitch Rosen Premier Express holster, along with a few other essential pieces of EDC gear.
Shotgun-Mounted Light and Lasers: Tactical or Tacti-Cool?
When outfitting your home-defense shotgun, is it worth adding lights and lasers to this powerful defensive tool? Our Shotgun editor tackles the question.