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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Galco Gunleather introduces BlakGuard belt holster at SHOT Show 2016
Galco introduces the BlakGuard, a hybrid leather and plastic holster designed for Glock pistols.
A Challenge for the President
Watch the Wayne LaPierre video.
First Tactical Diamondback Knife
Who doesn't like a sturdy pocketknife with a sharp tanto blade?
Laser Ammo Smokeless Range Review
It's never too cold to get to the range when you can set up in the privacy of your own home.
Build Your Own AR-15
So, you want to build your own AR-15? If even a “mechanically declined” editor can do it, so can you…
SIG Sauer .38 Spl. +P 125-grain V-Crown JHP Ammunition
The .38 Spl. just got a powerful new defensive option from SIG Ammo.
LaserLyte Ruger LCP/LC9 Laser
Because pocket pistols need lasers, too.
Magpul Introduces the UBR 2.0
Leveraging nearly a decade of design and engineering advancement, the venerable UBR stock is redesigned for 2016.
Steel Will Knives Introduces the Gekko 1505
Steel Will Knives added an elegantly designed knife to the already popular Gekko family.
Mesa Tactical Introduces the LEO Telescoping Stock for the Beretta 1301
Mesa Tactical introduces the LEO Telescoping Stock system for the Beretta 1301 semi-automatic shotgun.
Veteran, Avid Shooter’s Wake is a Blast
A U.S. Army veteran from Utah was honored by his family last week when nearly 100 of his friends gathered to send his remains into the air—along with some gunpowder—at a shooting range where he spent hundreds of enjoyable hours during his life.
A CCW Vacation
Take full advantage of your vacation by tacking on a day for a multi-state CCW certification course at a good firearm training school. Chances are, there will be one nearby.
Meet Your Match
Does match-grade .308 Win. ammo offer the best performance for the price? The results may surprise you.
Action, Take Two
When talking about shotguns for home defense, pump-action and semi-automatics rule the roost.Here’s a round-up of current semi-auto scatterguns.
Get the Most Out of Your Mosin
Can this Russian relic hold its own in today’s shooting world?
Springfield Armory Announces New XD-S Pistol In .40 Caliber
Springfield Armory's XD-S line now includes all major self-defense calibers.
CRKT Hyphenate Knife
Whether for camping, climbing or just having on your person at all times, CRKT's Hyphenate fixed-blade knife combines lightweight construction and utility.
Smith & Wesson Introduces SW22 Victory Target Pistol
Smith & Wesson's new .22LR pistol offers modular design for multiple sport shooting applications.
Patriot Ordnance Factory Dictator Gas Block Review
Looking to switch between suppressed and unsuppressed modes for your direct-gas-impingement AR-15? Patriot Ordnance Factory has a gas block that can help.
Colt Introduces New Models for 2016
Colt is announcing three innovative new products for the start of 2016.