Shooting Illustrated

From concealed carry and home defense to gun mods and tactical training, Shooting Illustrated is loaded with expert information on the subjects today’s shooters care about most.

First Look: SIG Sauer MCX Rattler LT .300BLK Upper

A 6.5 inch barrel means it's easy to handle in tight spaces.

Essential Concealed Carry Accessories

There's more to protecting yourself than just carrying a gun.

2024 Golden Bullseyes Awards

Our annual Golden Bullseye Awards go to those products that best combine innovation, value, utility, reliability and outstanding performance from among the hundreds we test.

I Carry: Smith & Wesson M&P Bodyguard 380 Pistol in a N8 Tactical Holster

We're also adding a CRKT CEO Microflipper pocketknife to round out this low-key defensive ensemble.

First Look: New Knives from Real Avid

A well-known gunsmithing toolmaker is now making a different set of tools.

First Look: C&H Precision LPVO Rifle Optic

A new riflescope from a leader in optics accessories.

Winchester Logo Riding on a Ford Mustang in NASCAR Cup Series

Look for it on the No. 10 Ford Mustang Dark Horse, driven by Noah Gragson.

Beretta M9 vs Beretta 92FS

Both pistols are products of the U.S. military's search for a new defensive pistol.

First Look: PHLster Holsters for the Taurus GX4 Series

New models of the Skeleton and Enigma Express now available for two popular carry guns.

First Look: Viridian Green Dot Sights For Taurus Pistols

Two different sizes are available that are specifically designed to work with your Taurus pistol.

The Age-Old Debate

Are revolvers out of date? Not hardly, says Sheriff Jim.

Review: Law Tactical ARIC Pistol Plate

Add more control to your large format pistol without adding a brace.

First Look: Armasight Collector 320 and Collector 640 Thermal Sights

Designed with night-time activities against predators and invasive species in mind.

New Guns for 2024

As more Americans buy guns for personal protection, new offerings for that expanding market abound. Never before has there been such a wide selection of purpose-built firearms for self-defense.

First Look: Springfield Armory Long-Action Model 2020 Waypoint Rifles

Chambered in a variety of calibers with two different camouflage patterns.

The Classics: Mauser C78 Revolver

Mauser’s “Zig-Zag” revolver offered a different take on Samuel Colt’s best-known invention.

First Look: Galco Revenger Holster

A premium OWB holster sized for medium to large-framed models with three inch barrels

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