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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Get In On The Action
Pistol presentation is a critical part of the defensive response to a violent threat.
Tips, Tricks and Hacks for The Scattergun
Over the years I’ve learned a few tricks that have helped me keep my shotgun clean and ready for action. I hope they help you, too.
Buying Your Second Gun
What comes next after your first handgun purchase?
First Look: Trijicon Credo and Credo HX Riflescopes
Two new LPVO optics with 1-10x magnification and extreme durability.
The Joy Of Handloading
A great deal of satisfaction can be found in making your own ammunition.
Optimus Arms Acquires Sentry Solutions
The deal includes Hexmag brand products and Sentry Solutions dry lubricants.
Review: Nighthawk Custom TRS Commander
The quintessential compact 1911 just got a bump in capacity, along with other practical refinements.
First Look: Hayman Minuteman Quick Access Safe
Safely store a long gun in your home without compromising quick access.
Review: HK USP 45
Still turning heads after three decades.
A Disciplined Approach to Fire Control
Enhancing one’s precision on target is easy, once you understand the mechanics of what goes into making a good shot.
First Look: Rost Martin RM1C
A new striker-fired compact with a lot of nice features.
What Is Lead-Free Ammunition?
It's becoming more popular, but what does it really do?
First Look: Armasight Sidekick 640 Thermal Monocular
A full-featured thermal optic that doubles as a monocular.
Embracing Errors
No pain, no gain.
First Look: Law Tactical ARIC Pistol Plate
Ditch the buffer tube on your AR-pattern large format pistol.
The Two-Part Defense Plan
There's more than one battle to fight.
The Ins And Outs Of Pepper Spray
Because there are some self-defense problems which require something other than "BANG!"
On The Move
You have a concealed-carry permit and train with your handgun regularly. But, do you know how best to move it?
First Look: Nextorch Saint Torch 30C Searchlight
15,000 lumens, no waiting.
Best Of Rifle Roundup 2023
America's most popular types of rifles and the accessories which make them even better.